Nurse claims wound must heal from the inside over time

#MiddleburyCT #WoundHealing #SleepingAid #A1C DEAR DR. ROACH: Whenever I got a wound while I was young, my mother would take me to the hospital to get stitches. I am now 94. I went ... Continue Reading →

Can a person donate plasma despite gene mutation?

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: When my mother discovered she has a factor V mutation, everyone in the family decided to be tested as a precaution. This is a hereditary item, which ... Continue Reading →

Platelet donations are perfectly safe

#Middlebury #Platelets DEAR DR. ROACH: I am writing about platelet donations. As a way of giving back, I donate platelets. I was wondering if there is a time that a person should stop ... Continue Reading →