Dr. Jeffrey Popp spends a half day each month as part of the VA’s Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System. “The VA hospitals are great training grounds for residents and interns who go into all branches of medicine.” Dr. Popp said. “At the VA ... Read More
Archives for December 2015
Ask Doctor Popp: Is acetaminophen potentially deadly?
Yes, if over-used, acetaminophen can kill you. Although Dr. Jeffrey Popp hasn’t researched all the risks, the medical community widely believes acetaminophen, often marketed as Tylenol, is the world’s leading cause of liver failure. Closeness ... Read More
Four requirements for new technology
Newer isn’t always better. So when does the new overtake the old? Dr. Jeffrey Popp said there are four criteria to meet for new technology to replace the old. The new technology, procedure and/or equipment should be: Safer More ... Read More
Four requirements for new technology
Newer isn’t always better. So when does the new overtake the old? Dr. Jeffrey Popp said there are four criteria to meet for new technology to replace the old. The new technology, procedure and/or equipment should be: Safer More ... Read More
Birthmarks can be treated or removed
“When people talk about birthmarks, they usually mean (clustered) blood vessels,” Dr. Jeffrey Popp said. The scientific name for “strawberry patches,” “stork marks” and others is capillary hemangioma. There are many ways to treat birthmarks, ... Read More
“Vampire facial” has unproven value
Maybe you never heard of “vampire facials,” but according to Dr. Jeffrey Popp, they’ve been around for a long time. Here’s how it’s done: Blood is drawn from the patient The blood is spun in a centrifuge Red and white blood cells make ... Read More