Dear Patients: The rapidly changing guidelines around COVID booster shots may seem confusing, and even concerning. However, be reassured that while the process may seem protracted, it is actually being accelerated, and still allowing for open discussion and a wide range of perspectives. I trust the teams of accomplished scientists on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the U.S. Food …
Heart Disease Prevention and Lifestyle Factors: How Much Do They Matter? By Morris Hasson, MD The numbers illustrate just how prevalent heart disease still is among Americans: at age 40, approximately 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will develop heart disease in their lifetime; at age 70, the risk for men is 1 in 3 and 1 …
What are the newest guidelines for measles vaccinations? Adults with no evidence of immunity should get 1 dose of MMR. Immunity is defined as documented receipt of 1 dose, or 2 doses, 4 weeks apart if high risk, of live measles virus-containing vaccine, laboratory evidence of immunity or laboratory confirmation of disease, or birthdate before 1957. High-risk people, including healthcare …
February is American Heart Month. Enjoy this delicious recipe that will nourish your heart and soul. Click here to find a list of other heart-healthy recipes provided by the American Heart Association.
Morris Hasson, MD of Aliso Viejo, CA Recognized as a ‘2017-18 Top Doctor in Concierge Medicine’ by the industry’s leading trade publication Morris Hasson, MD has been named one of Concierge Medicine Today’s biennial ‘Top Doctors in Concierge Medicine’ for 2017-18, a distinction held by less than one percent of physicians across the country every two years. Dr. Hasson is …