If you are like many Americans, you may have wondered about Gout. What is it? Gout is precipitation of mono sodium urate crystals into tissue, usually in and around joints, most often causing recurrent auto or chronic arthritis. New Orleans Coroner, Dr. Dwight McKenna, says acute arthritis often involves the first metatarsophalangeal (joint pain) to Read More
If you are like many of Americans, you may have wondered about Fatty Liver Disease. There are two types: 1. Non-Alcoholic (NAFLD), which is the most common. Causes range from diabetes, high blood pressure, increased cholesterol, increased triglycerides, obesity and some medications. 2. Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (AFLD). A root cause of this is increased Read More
New Orleans Coroner, Dr. Dwight McKenna points to a recent study that shows platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections have become a popular treatment option in a variety of specialties including sports medicine, maxilla facial surgery, dermatology, cosmetology and reproductive medicine. PRP is an autologous blood product derived from whole blood, using a centrifuge to isolate a Read More
In case of Justin Smith, fingerprints were done by NOPD homicide detective David Trahan within days of autopsy and submitted on June 25th, as per their policy, to NOPD. We were notified by NOPD fingerprinting machine was out of order and we were forced to wait for it be repaired. In the process of trying Read More
Sources say, the luxury of modern life is due to the strong defense provided by the “pillars” of our public health system. Nowhere is the breakdown of public health more obvious than in “tent cities” and other locations where homeless people gather. 1. Hepatitis A: Reported in San Diego, where there is an ongoing outbreak Read More
New Orleans Coroner, Dr. Dwight McKenna, says sleep is a vital component of our overall well being, playing a crucial role in our physical and mental health. However in today’s fast-paced world, many people find themselves sacrificing sleep in order to meet the demands of their busy lives. Unfortunately, research suggests that those who consistently Read More
New Orleans Coroner, Dr. Dwight McKenna points to a recent study that shows habitual coffee drinking was not associated with a heightened risk of cardiac arrhythmias in a study of more than 300,000 people. In fact, an adjusted analysis found that “each additional cup of coffee intake was associated with a 3% lower risk of Read More
New Orleans Coroner, Dr. Dwight McKenna, says a new study of women diagnosed with breast cancer reported that around 50% experienced body image disturbance, and 20% noted a negative impact on their sex life. Dr. McKenna says physical changes to your body, side effects from treatment, and how you feel about your body and sex can make intimacy Read More
In 2022, there were (499) accidental drug deaths in New Orleans, compared to (492) in 2021. In 2022, 77% were male, and 23% were female, similar to previous years. In 2022, (304) 61% were black, (160) 32% were white, (17) 3% were hispanic, (4) 1% were asian, and (15) 3% were other/unknown. In 2021, (304) Read More
It is widely understood that high blood pressure increases cardiovascular disease and that getting treatment lowers that risk. What should your blood pressure be? The most appropriate BP goal continues to be an issue that’s debatable, according to New Orleans Coroner, Dr. Dwight McKenna. Experts say its important to check your blood pressure in the Read More
