Dr. James Konrad MD

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• Preventing Osteoporosis Through Exercise

  If exercise has been a part of your every day life for years, you have reduced the risk of many conditions that often affect old age such as osteoporosis. If you were not able to follow a stringent routine with exercise or other physical activities, you still have time to get into the groove and...

• Using Losartan in Treating Hypertension

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• Health Benefits of Biotin

  What is biotin?Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin also known as vitamin B7. This vitamin is critical for an organism's growth and development. It also serves as a coenzyme of carboxylase enzymes and is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fatty acids, and amino acids. Biotin is required to...

• The History of Muscular Dystrophy

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