Articles by Robert DiPardo

Most Common Causes of Blood in Urine & Elevated Liver Enzymes

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Robert DiPardo

Urinary tract infections and urinary calculi represent two of the most common causes of blood in the urine, medically known as hematuria. Gross hematuria, meaning the urine appears red and bloody, is distinguished from microscopic hematuria, meaning there is no visible discoloration. In the U.S.

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What Can You Eat When Preparing for a Colonoscopy?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Robert DiPardo

A colonoscopy is a medical procedure that allows a doctor to view the inner lining of the rectum and colon. The doctor uses a colonoscope, a thin, flexible tube with a camera at the end, to take pictures or video of the colon.

Robert DiPardo has been a pharmaceutical chemist for more than 30 years. He has co-authored several scientific publications on cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis, Alzheimer's disease and other therapeutic areas. DiPardo retired from drug discovery research in 2009 and, since 2010, has covered fitness and well-being for various online publications. DiPardo holds a Master of Science in organic chemistry from Yale University.