Dr. Steven Gurland, MD

Bio

Dr. Gurland is a native Philadelphian who received his BS degree from Albright College, MD Degree from Hahnnemann Medical College, and completed his Internal Medicine training at Albert Einstein Medical Center.
He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Quality Assurance, Utilization Review, and Managed Care. He practiced Internal Medicine for more than twenty years in the Hollywood, Hallandale, and Aventura areas in Florida.

During the past ten years he has had increasing responsibility in medical management, Serving as the Medical Director for a national managed care company, consulted for a large HMO, several pharmaceutical companies, and a national medical lab. Dr. Gurland is currently the Medical Director of MDLiveCare.

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  • Sharecare News
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    WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.

    Men with a certain mutation of the FTO gene had an 87 percent greater ...Full Article

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    WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- New Italian research offers some cautionary advice for patients with high blood pressure: The next time you take a blood pressure reading, turn off your cellphone.

    The reason: Answering a cellphone call during a reading may cause a temporary but signi...Full Article

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    WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- High-salt diets have long been linked to high blood pressure, but new research finds that those with the condition may have a far greater preference for salty foods than those with normal blood pressure.

    In a small study of ...Full Article

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    MONDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) -- Primary care doctors should screen all adults for drinking problems, and offer them counseling if needed, new guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force suggest.

    Based on years of research, there is enough evidence that a quick screen at the...Full Article

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    SUNDAY, April 7 (HealthDay News) -- Your blood may be able to "smell" that fresh coffee or cinnamon bun, a new study suggests.

    Scientists have found that blood cells have the same receptors for sensing smells as the nose, and they said there is increasing evidence that these odor receptor...Full Article

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    THURSDAY, March 21 (HealthDay News) -- Many of the soldiers who served in the first Gulf War suffer a poorly understood collection of symptoms known as Gulf War illness, and now a small study has identified brain changes in these vets that may give hints for developing a test for diagnosing the c...Full Article

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    MONDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- The teenage children of people who suffer chronic pain are at higher risk of suffering from such pain themselves, a new study finds.

    The study tracked more than 5,300 teens (aged 13 to 18) in Norway and their parents and found that teens were more likel...Full Article

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    THURSDAY, Nov. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Millions of older Americans take the blood thinner warfarin, and many may also take one of a widely used class of antidepressants called SSRIs.

    Now, a new study finds that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) -- which include Celexa, Paxil,...Full Article

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    TUESDAY, Oct. 9 (HealthDay News) -- A new blood test may help identify a woman's risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and breast cancer, a new study suggests.

    The test, which measures levels of a substance called proneurotensin, may also spot an increased risk of early death, the re...Full Article

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    MONDAY, Aug. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Results of medical tests done just before patients leave the hospital often go unread and are not acted upon, posing health risks to a significant number of patients, Australian researchers have found.

    And the situation also exists in the United States...Full Article

  • Steven Gurland, MD
    Steven Gurland, MD of MDLIVE answered:
    What should I remember if I have drug allergies?
    The name of the drug that caused the allergic reaction including all the symptoms you should commit to memory. In the case of  severe reactions you should have it clearly marked on a bracelet or a necklace and you should be familiar with the use of an Epi-Pen.  Full Post
  • Steven Gurland, MD
    Steven Gurland, MD of MDLIVE answered:
    Should I stop seeing my family doctor if I go to a naturopath?
    You should continue to have a relationship with your family doctor even if you see a Naturopathic physician. There are many conditions which will require diagnosis and treatment that is not taken care of by Naturopathy.  Full Post
  • Steven Gurland, MD
    Steven Gurland, MD of MDLIVE answered:
    What types of pediatric specialists work in the NICU?
    In the NICU the neonatologist is usually the physician in charge but they care for patients with a team approach.The other specialists  include nurses who specialize in neonatal care,neonatal nurse practitioners,respiratory therapists,dieticians and often  a social worker or case manager.They work...  Full Post