HARTFORD, Conn., March 5, 2021 -- A combination of common medications and treatments can keep some, if not most, COVID-19 patients out of the hospital. That is the information collated from the world's medical literature and practiced by Connecticut physician, H. Robert Silverstein, MD, Medical Director of The Preventive Medicine Center in Hartford. Dr. Silverstein has … [Read more...]
How to Avoid the Casualties of the Corona Virus War: Help to Minimize Covid-19 Infection Illness
Updated: 12/31/2020 -- You can also download a pdf or the original .docx In its public medical education role, The Preventive Medicine Center (PMC) concludes that these corona virus treatments for which there is validation would be helpful for those who need it and/or who await a vaccine. If practitioners used these already available treatment options which can be … [Read more...]
Protecting against the flu
Once again, flu season is upon us here in CT. Watch to find out what Dr. Silverstein recommends for protecting yourself against infection and, should you become infected, what to take to feel better. As a bonus, hear the doctor's thoughts on chocolate, and the Hemosure, a quick and easy way to test for colorectal cancer at home. … [Read more...]
The Immune System – as a med student and Cardiologist
The Immune System - as a med student and Cardiologist I remember when my interest in the immune system began. I was a medical student in 1963 at the Ohio State University Hospital out-patient GYN Clinics. A fair number of women who attended this clinic were diabetic and many would come to the clinic with what I will call "boils outside near the vagina." An excellent article … [Read more...]
My Fair Lady and "On Humility"
My Fair Lady And "On Humility" "I'm sick of being sick," she said - to which I responded in truth, "The fruits of your labor." "Father Joe just left," she responded, "I don't need another sermon." And I then said, "The truth hurts." We both laughed and began to deal with her issues after this exchange. At the 90% plus level, everyone who gets sick, does it to themselves. We … [Read more...]