Dr. Roach: Symptoms, not numbers, are the main drivers for a phlebotomy

Dear Dr. Roach: My husband was diagnosed with secondary polycythemia in 2011. His hematocrit test (HCT) was 57%. He was ...

Dr. Roach: Operation room staff puts on masks only after field is sterile

The surgical team wears masks in the operating room to reduce the risk of the patient getting an infection. This is only part ...
Detroit News

Dr. Roach: Here are changes people can make now to avoid dementia later

Dear Dr. Roach: The females in my family on my mother's side seem to develop dementia/Alzheimer's on a fairly regular basis. It seems to become noticeable once the women are in their mid-70s or so. We ...

Dr. Roach: Rising PSA level prompts questions about next steps

I do not recommend stopping aspirin without discussing with your doctor. I do not recommend stopping aspirin without discussing with your doctor. I do not recommend stopping aspirin without discussing ...
Herald & Review

Dear Dr. Roach: Nondrug options for sleep aids worth trying

Dear Dr. Roach: In your recent column on sleep aids, I noticed that you said nothing about nondrug preparations. Some people find that chamomile helps, as do other herbs. I have mild Parkinson's ...