Posts by Dr. Karen Parmar

Having one miscarriage can be a tragic event for a couple to experience. Currently, 3 miscarriages must occur for the woman to be diagnosed with recurrent miscarriages, and a proper work up is completed. This is a tragedy in and of itself. What other medical condition requires 3 major events before a proper assessment is…

This was the title of a newspaper article that appeared in The Guardian a few years ago. The next statement was, “A controversial treatment that has divided medical professionals is offering hope to women who have suffered multiple miscarriages.” The treatment they are referring to is known as Intralipid Therapy. This is an IV treatment…

The Time to Start is Now! Alzheimer’s disease holds personal meaning for me, and with that, fear. My paternal grandmother developed this disease in her late 60’s early 70’s, and her decline was rapid ending in her death at age 80. She was unable to recognize her children or grandchildren, and was unaware of her…