DR Neeraj Ashri MD

Why (some) parents don’t vaccinate

The million-headed dragon of online anger has a great mouthful of fire for parents who don’t vaccinate their kids. But such scolding misses the mark, alienating caring parents who just want t…

Cannabis And Kids? A Look At Marijuana In Pediatric Medicine

When you talk to some people about cannabis’s medical potential and the scientific research going on behind it, they mig...

What's Right for Your Child: Family Doctor or Pediatrician?

Family doctors are trained to care for patients of all ages. Here's why you should consider taking your child to a family doctor.

What is new in pain management?

The treatment of pediatric pain, particularly chronic pain, is a complex issue. Practitioners must take into account the intersection of physiologic, socio-environmental and psychological environment.

How Menopause Affects a Woman's Urinary Tract

Learn about the changes that occur in the vaginal and urinary tracts of women after menopause, and how to prevent and manage related problems.

As Childhood Strokes Increase, Surgeons Aim To Reduce Risks

Stroke is usually a problem that comes with age, but a surprising number of children have strokes, too. Many kids have conditions that put them at higher risk. But surgeons have developed a technique that cuts the risk in some of these kids by giving part of the brain a new blood supply.

What Is Endocrinology?

Endocrinology is a branch of medicine that deals with the endocrine system, which controls the hormones in your body.

How two babies with blades in their skulls were saved by surgeons

"I think something magical happened that day. This is one of the days that you’re reminded why you do this."

Risk Factors For Spinal Tumors in Children

In a perfect world, no child would get sick, let alone develop a spinal tumor. Unfortunately, as we know, we do not live in a perfect world. With that said, spinal tumors are like a lot of other health conditions in that the sooner they are diagnosed, the higher the likelihood of successful treatment. Because …

AMHypo and Why One Surgeon Devotes His Practice to Curing It

The baby with Pierre Robin syndrome born with a small jaw. The Class II adolescent with braces and impacted third molars. The middle-aged overweight person with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and…

Is a cosmetic surgeon a plastic surgeon?

When a patient begins a search to find a plastic surgeon, one of the most common things he or she is not aware of is that there is a difference between a plastic surgeon and a cosmetic surgeon. Cosmetic surgery is performed by many physicians, and unfortunately, some are not under the guidance of a properly credentialed board.

First Fatty Liver Guidelines for Endocrinology, Primary Care

Endocrinologists and primary care docs 'need to be the ones who are diagnosing and managing [non-alcoholic fatty liver disease] because there just aren't enough liver specialists to do that,' says author.

Robots Could One Day Help Surgeons Remove Hard to Reach Brain Tumors

NIBIB-funded scientists and engineers are teaming up with neurosurgeons to develop technologies that enable less invasive, image-guided removal of hard-to-reach brain tumors. Their technologies combine novel imaging techniques that allow surgeons to see deep within the brain during surgery with robotic systems that enhance the precision of tissue removal.

What Is an Oral Surgeon?

Oral surgeons, who receive both dental and medical degrees, extract teeth, place dental implants, repair cleft palates, perform cosmetic surgery, and more.

A Handless Surgeon?

What Makes Surgeons Different

Explore the major difference between surgeons and doctors.

How to choose a surgeon for fat transfer

What to look for from a cosmetic surgeon when considering fat transfer<br>Are you considering fat transfer procedures to re-contour and reshape your body? If so, you’re one of the growing number of patients turning to this form of body shaping surgery in the UK.At the start of the year, Mr Gary Ro

Why this mother is still a surgeon

She hopes to teach him that it is a noble thing to work, and to work well and to work with gratitude.

Tips for choosing a facelift surgeon

A facelift can restore the contours of your face, take years off of your appearance and nicely complement other cosmetic procedures you may be considering.

What is "good enough" for a surgeon?

Living by this simple but calculated, consistent, and focused process of optimization is how I will define the elusive "good enough" to the next person who asks.