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Now Open On Saturdays

Dear Patients Starting this Saturday, July 18th, 2015, we are expanding our business hours at our La Jolla location. The La Jolla office will be open from 8AM until 1PM. As many of you are aware, Perlman Clinic has been expanding our availability to our patients by opening offices in

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How to Tell: Is This Bacterial or A Virus?

The short answer is: you can’t tell at all. Unless you’re a doctor. Illnesses caused by bacteria and viruses are very similar. Some illnesses have a bacterial and a viral cause. We can tell the difference through your symptoms and medical history. We don’t prescribe antibiotics unless we’re absolutely sure–and

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Eat Your Dark Chocolate?

People who recommend daily chocolate consumption as a healthy, preventative practice tend to arouse suspicion. Things that are good for you generally should not taste so good. Claims have been made that dark chocolate has anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive, antithrombotic, and metabolic effects. After an extensive literature review we have decided that

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The Data on Diet Soda

The Data on Diet Soda Opinions and research studies on the effects of diet sodas are numerous and controversial which makes it hard to determine if these beverages are okay to drink. We have gathered some of the research on diet sodas to help you decide what is best for

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Your Bone Density Scan

Bone density scan, or bone mass measurement, is a procedure used to measure the bone tissue’s strength. These tests can determine if you have osteoporosis, osteopenia or at high risk for fractures. Why do I need to undergo bone density scans? Bone density scan is done when there is suspected

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New Hillcrest Location

We have opened a new clinic in the heart of Hillcrest! This is a small clinic with minimal wait times located at the corner of 5th and University in the Union Bank building. Same day appointments and walk-ins are welcome. We know parking is difficult in Hillcrest, so we validate

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Osteoporosis Prevention

Osteoporosis is a disease more common in older women where your bones become thin and weak increasing your risk for fracture. Osteopenia is the stage before osteoporosis where your bones are starting to thin but aren’t as severe yet as osteoporosis How do you test for Osteoporosis and what does

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Free Preventative Care

Did you know that annual wellness visits and screenings are free without co-pays on most insurance plans? This is a requirement under the Affordable Care Act. Annual exams are a good time to review all of your illnesses and treatment plans as well as make sure you are up to

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Time For A Pap Smear?

The Pap Smear is a fast, simple diagnostic for changes in the cervical cells, which may turn cancerous when left untreated. Women aged 18 to 70 years should have regular Pap smears every 2 years, even after being injected with the HPV vaccine. About 8 in 10 women who get

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