Youssef Ghobrial, MD

Medical Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board

Youssef Ghobrial, MD, graduated from Saba University School of Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Eisenhower Medical Center in California. With a fourth-year chief position under his belt, he is currently undertaking a Gastroenterology fellowship at the HCA Health and Sunrise Health Consortium in Las Vegas. Dr. Ghobrial is dedicated to providing compassionate care and staying abreast of medical advancements.

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Metformin and liver health: Risks, benefits, and safety

Metformin changes liver function but is usually safe. Explore its rare risks, plus its benefits for fatty liver disease, hepatitis C, and more.

Updated on Oct. 7, 2024

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6 foods high in CoQ10

Where to get more of this important antioxidant without taking another supplement

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When to take famotidine

It depends! Most people take it before breakfast or before bed.

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Health Education

Can stress cause anemia?

Stress alone doesn’t cause anemia, but it can raise your risk

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Is it safe to stop blood thinners before surgery?

Doctors typically require patients to stop taking blood thinners at least 24 hours before surgery

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Foods to avoid on hydrochlorothiazide

Certain things can affect the efficacy of this medication or make hypertension worse

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Health Education

Can food poisoning cause fever?

It’s a fairly common symptom, especially with bacterial and viral infections

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5 foods to avoid on lamotrigine

Sugary foods, certain artificial sweeteners, and more can make symptoms of epilepsy or bipolar worse

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Health Education

Do sinus infections cause fever?

It’s possible, but fever isn’t one of the most common symptoms

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Do probiotics make you poop?

Here’s what to expect in changes to your gut microbiome when starting digestive supplements

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The best Wegovy diet

Avoiding foods that are high in saturated fats and refined carbohydrates is key

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