Dr. ShanmugamSep 4, 20211 minCOVID-19 Booster Vaccine RecommendationDear patients, Dr. Shanmugam recommends our patients get the COVID-19 booster vaccine. We are currently following the CDC (Centers for...
Dr. ShanmugamMay 10, 20203 minJust for the health of it! Part 1Here is my series of blogs on diet and how it may improve health and help treat disease. Let us take a deep dive into the world of...
Dr. ShanmugamApr 18, 20204 minCOVID 19 and the Rheumatology PatientCOVID 19 (Coronavirus disease-19) is a novel viral infection that has affected over a million people worldwide and killed over a hundred tho
Dr. ShanmugamFeb 22, 20202 minEarly ArthritisWhat is Arthritis? Arthritis is a term used to describe a diseased joint or pain in the joint. There are over 100 different types of...
Dr. ShanmugamFeb 14, 20203 min5 Things to Discuss With Your RheumatologistThe most common question I get asked by my patients is who is a rheumatologist, and why did my physician want me to see you? A...
Dr. ShanmugamFeb 8, 20205 minFive Myths about Gout Gout is an inflammation in the joint caused by uric acid crystals. Foods that are rich in purines, such as organ meats and shellfish,...