Physicians For Prevention (PFP)

12/23/2021

Physicians for Prevention would like to thank Dr. Przybylski for everything he’s done. We wish him all the best, as he starts his new Retirement journey. We would also like to thank all of our wonderful patients for a wonderful 10 years. The office is now permanently closed. We wish you all Happy and Healthy Holiday.

03/24/2020

Covid-19

From the JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) March 17,2020 issue. An article “clinical characteristic of 138 hospitalized patents with 2019 Novel Coronavirus- infected pneumonia in Wuhan China”.
The Comorbidities (Risk)
1. Hypertension 31% - 58% in the ICU
2. Cardiovascular Disease 14.5% - 25% in ICU
3. Diabetes 10% - 22% in ICU
4. Malignancy 7% - 11% in ICU
5. COPD 2.9% - 8.3% in ICU

Signs and Symptoms
1. Fever-98.6%
2. Fatigue – 69.6%
3. Dry Cough -59.4%
4. Appetite Loss – 39.9%
5. Muscle Ache- 34%
6. Shortness of Breath- 31%-63.9% in ICU
7. Expectoration-26%
8. Pharyngalgia ( sore throat)-17%
9. Diahrrhea-10%
10. Nausea-10%
11. Dizziness-9.4%
12. Headache-6.5%
13. Vomiting 3.6%
14. Abdominal Pain 2.2%

The incubation period was reported to be 5.2-14days

1. Know your risk
Increased risk
*Hypertension
*Diabetes
*Heart Disease
*Smoking – Respiratory diseases
* Decreased immune system
2. 4-10 times more infectious than the flu.
3. People die of pneumonia and kidney disease
4. 50% of Victims are over 50, 5% are under 50
5. Wash Hands
6. 80% will have a mild illness and recover
7. Sickness comes 2-14 days after exposure
8. Exercise helps – don’t overdo
9. Social Distance
10. Drive by testing at Lahey Clinic (you will need an order)
Newton Wellesley – call your local health department

03/23/2020

We are writing to inform you of our updated hours due to the Covid-19 guidelines. We will be holding office hours Monday through Friday from 10:00am-2:00pm. We are trying to limit as many in office appointments as possible, in order to keep both our patients, and staff healthy. As always, Dr. Przybylski will be available for telemedicine calls 24/7. If you are unable to make it within the adjusted hours we will do our best to accommodate you. Also, if you believe you are showing symptoms or have been exposed please do not come into the office, call us and we will give you instructions as how to proceed.

Below please read my POEM regarding the warning of ibuprofen as a treatment:

Speculation
France head health minister suggested that patients with COVID- 19 should not use Ibuprofen. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) would be preferred.
Ibuprofen and cortisone could be aggravating Covid-19. Apparently 4 cases of young patients had aggravation of Covid-19 using NSAIDS especially Ibuprofen. It is felt that prolonged respiratory infections are aggravated by Ibuprofen.
Two randomized trials suggest Ibuprofen results in severe illness as an aggravation.

In good health,

John L. Przybylski
M.D., FACP

11/27/2019

The Office will be closed Thursday 11/28 and Friday 11/29 in celebration of Thanksgiving.

11/27/2019

We would like to wish our Patients, Friends and Families a very Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving!

11/07/2019

Dr. Przybylski will be out of the office Today, November 7-Tuesday, November 12, 2019.

07/31/2019

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07/30/2019

1 out of 3 Americans now have hypertension What is blood pressure? It is the pressure in the arteries as the heart pumps. The high number is the peak of pressur

02/11/2019

Just a friendly reminder, Dr. Przybylski will be out of the office starting Wednesday, February 13th - Monday, February 25th. If you need to see him, we have availability today and tomorrow.

01/14/2019

Dehydration

Cheers to a good drink of Water!
When we awake in the morning we are usually dehydrated. It is estimated that 75% of people have dehydration. Alcohol, Soda, Coffee and Tea can cause dehydration.
Problem
Dehydration can lead to constipation, headaches, fatigue, decreased cognition, muscle cramps, gout, damage to kidneys, and increase blood sugar in diabetics.
Food
Hydrating foods are cantaloupe, strawberries, honey dew melon, watermelon, and cucumbers.
Water basics
Our bodies are made up of 65-75% water. Water helps muscle function, brain function, digestive and kidney function. Toxins are removed from our body, kidney, and bowel by hydrating. Dehydration can lead to infection, so cheers to H2O!

07/25/2018

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