What do you call a gathering of international clinician and scientist experts in cough?: The Tenth London International Cough Symposium happening in London, June 27 through June 29. This series of International Symposia on Cough was initiated by the late Professor John Widdicombe in 1999. The Symposium will feature experts’ contributions from: Australia, Belgium, China, […]
Thankfully, there are lots of very smart doctors. But what makes some doctors more effective than others in motivating patients to be aware, take medication, do exercise, change diet, and generally do as instructed to achieve better outcomes? LISTENING & CONNECTING! Dr. Mandel Sher’s Dad and role model, Dr. Lewis Sher, exemplified these values. On […]
See if you answer “Yes” to these questions: Do you feel and sound short of breath? Do you sound hoarse? Are you a throat-clearer? Are you coughing? If any or all of these symptoms sound like you, then you may be experiencing what is known in medical parlance as vocal cord dysfunction (also known as […]
WOW! The American Cancer Society updated the clinical practice guidelines for colorectal cancer screening this week. Clinical practice guideline recommendations change after data is analyzed and experts on charged with guideline development review the data and draw conclusions about best practice. The updated guidelines are then published and disseminated. These immediate changes have far-reaching implications for […]
Memorial Day – A time to remember and honor the women and men who died while serving in the United States military. Thank You. And for many of us, Memorial Day kicks-off the start of the summer season. Summer breaks from our usual routine and summer travel may result in an exacerbation of Chronic Cough. […]
Medical paperwork matters. We can feel so annoyed each time we are asked to complete or update forms prior to a doctor visit, but it is so necessary and in our best interest! Think of medical questionnaires and forms as medical icebreakers – a quick way to get to know each other or catch-up with […]
Happy Mother’s Day! Mothers make the world go round. It’s a time-out to celebrate the wonderful women who shape our world and make it spin. I have the pleasure of working alongside women and collaborating with women on behalf of their own or their family member’s health and well being. Thank You to the women […]
It’s a wrap – Dr. Mandel Sher’s birthday that is! Lots of warm wishes; Mom Sher’s 3-flavor, 4-ice cream topping, cookie crust ice cream pie, gratitude for another year, and vision and goals for the year ahead – a perfect way to mark the occasion. Dr. Sher appreciates all the good wishes and thanks everyone […]
Urinary incontinence describes involuntary loss of urine. It can be a few drops or complete loss of control. Urinary incontinence is a common problem but not a normal occurrence. Estimates are that 25 million people in the United States suffer from urinary incontinence. While both men and women are affected, 75 to 80 percent are […]
World Voice Day is celebrated annually and globally on April 16th. This year, 50 countries participated in this worldwide celebration! Since 2002, World Voice Day recognizes the importance and power of vocal health in our daily lives. The 2018 theme is “Make a Choice to Cherish Your Voice.” Chronic Cough often produces hoarseness and adversely […]
