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Howard LeWine

Bio

Howard E. LeWine, M.D., is a board-certified internist at Brigham and Women's Hospital, an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and chief editor of Internet Publishing at Harvard Health Publications. After practicing primary care medicine for 20 years, Dr. LeWine is now the medical director of a new hospital service designed to provide patient centered integrated care and high intensity medical student and resident teaching. He is recognized as an outstanding clinician and teacher, and is a recipient of the Internal Medicine Teacher of the Year award at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. LeWine earned his bachelor's degree at Lafayette College (Easton, PA), his medical degree at Mount Sinai School of Medicine (New York, NY), and did his residency in internal medicine at Kaiser Hospital in San Francisco.

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  • internal medicine

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  • Harvard Health Publications

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    Are there any interactions between warfarin and magnesium supplements?
    Probably not, but the conclusion from experiments on a possible interaction are mixed.There does...  Full Post
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    Can stress cause a thyroid condition?
    Right now, the answer is no. Stress does not cause a thyroid condition. However, we constantly...  Full Post
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    What are some treatments for postnasal drip?
    Postnasal drip is a runny nose that drips down your throat rather than through your nostrils....  Full Post
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    Why is a lung biopsy needed to confirm sarcoidosis?
    Sarcoidosis is an illness that causes tiny islands of inflammatory cells to form throughout the...  Full Post
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    Could diabetes cause shooting pains in my shins?
    Sharp, shooting pains that travel from one area of the body to the next are often caused by an...  Full Post
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    Is it safe to drink tea if I've had kidney stones?
    The best way to prevent kidney stones is to stay well hydrated. So drink plenty of water.There is...  Full Post
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    What are symptoms of low testosterone?
    The blood level of testosterone does not correlate with symptoms. A man can have a testosterone...  Full Post
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    What might cause painful, swollen feet in the morning?
    Talk to your doctor, especially if the swelling is new. Before linking the two problems of pain and...  Full Post
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    How much fat should I consume each day?
    The amount of fat grams you should consume daily depends upon what else you eat during the day and...  Full Post
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    What is orthostatic tremor?
    Orthostatic tremor is a rare condition and the exact cause is unknown.The symptoms are quite...  Full Post
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    Why is my blood pressure low enough to make me weak and dizzy?
    No specific blood pressure reading is considered too low. It always depends upon how the person is...  Full Post
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    As a young woman, do I need to take vitamin supplements?
    Taking a vitamin supplement is probably a good idea, but the choices are endless. Find out which...  Full Post
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    Is the flu shot safe if I take methotrexate for my rheumatoid arthritis?
    Yes. In fact, you should get the H1N1 vaccine and the seasonal flu vaccine.I suggest that you get...  Full Post
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    Besides BMI, what's a good way to determine my ideal weight?
    BMI is not a good indicator of ideal body weight. Actually, no single test or measurement can...  Full Post
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    Are there any generic medications to treat high cholesterol?
    Yes, several generic drugs can lower cholesterol.A statin drug is my first choice for most of my...  Full Post