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Chad Shaffer, MD

Medical Writer and Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board
Chad Shaffer, MD, earned his medical doctorate from Penn State University and completed a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. He has provided full-service primary care to all ages for over 15 years, building a practice from start up to over 3,000 patients. His passion is educating patients on their health and treatment, so they can make well-informed decisions.
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An MCH blood test
Health Education

What are normal MCH levels?

Certain health conditions affect your body’s hemoglobin. MCH is a part of that picture.
Feb. 17, 2022
An image of a cholesterol test
Health Education

Understanding cholesterol tests

Your blood test results can be confusing. These are what’s considered healthy numbers.
Feb. 8, 2022
2 hugging bananas represent the health benefits of sex
Health Education

13 health benefits of sex

It’s more than just a good time. A romp in the hay can improve everything from your mood to your heart health.
Feb. 7, 2022
Prescription pad with pill bottle: What are the side effects of Janumet?
Drug Info

Janumet side effects and how to avoid them

Janumet side effects include diarrhea, vitamin B12 deficiency, lactic acidosis, pancreatitis, and more
Feb. 3, 2022
Purple inhaler: What are the side effects of Breo Ellipta?
Drug Info

Breo Ellipta side effects and how to avoid them

Breo Ellipta side effects include oral thrush, pneumonia, and other upper respiratory illness
Feb. 3, 2022
Syringe full of injectable medicine: What are the side effects of Saxenda?
Drug Info

Saxenda side effects and how to avoid them

Saxenda side effects include nausea, vomiting, and hypoglycemia. More serious side effects like thyroid cancer, pancreatitis, and suicidal ideation can occur. Learn more about avoiding adverse effects.
Jan. 21, 2022
Syringe filled with injectable medication: Lantus side effects to expect
Drug Info

Lantus side effects and how to avoid them

Lantus side effects include weight gain, hypoglycemia, and injection site reactions
Jan. 11, 2022
A woman living with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Community

Living with POTS

Learning to manage symptoms of this condition has involved changing my lifestyle and more
Dec. 20, 2021
An illustration of living with migraine
Community

How I manage chronic migraine

For four months, I had a migraine every day. Then, I found the lifestyle changes and medication regimen that worked.
Dec. 13, 2021
Purple inhaler: List of beta agonists
Drug Info

What are beta agonists?

Albuterol, Symbicort, and Advair are some examples of beta agonists used for bronchospasm, asthma, and COPD
Dec. 7, 2021
Three prescription pill bottles with a question mark: Common vs. serious Brilinta side effects
Drug Info

Brilinta side effects and how to avoid them

Brilinta side effects include shortness of breath, serum creatinine elevation, and bleeding
Dec. 5, 2021
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