ClinicalReads

Internist

Avoid Costly Patient Referrals

Can HSA patient charts be flagged in a manner that alerts primary care physi­cians to limit expensive referrals?

Individual

Patients Must Monitor Prescriptions

In our healthcare system, physicians rarely monitor individual reaction to prescrip­tions. Evaluating drug response transfers to patients.

Pulmonology

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Considering a Lung Transplant

With many improve­ments to lung trans­plant surgery since the 1980s, post-op requires a daily cocktail of immuno­suppres­sive drugs and antibiotics.

Gastroenterology

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How People Become Morbidly Obese

When you pass obese on the BMI chart, things become laborious. Some medical conditions exacerbate weight gain. Genes and social issues increase risk.

Nutrition

Coronavirus News For Seniors

Outdated: California meals for and news about new coronavirus symptoms for senior citizens.

Emotions

Doctor Visits Can Seem Risky

As the coronavirus reaches its peak, one of the most frighten­ing places to go might be your doctor’s office.

Prescriptions

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Can You Tolerate Opioids?

Much of the debate involves blamestorming — fining manufacturers and punishing physicians. Are patients benefiting or suffering?

Cosmetology

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Rethink Your Manicure

Beyond snipping cuticles and nail buffing, how far should healthcare or food service workers go so everyone can remain healthy?

Immunology

Asthmatics Susceptible to COVID-19

Until more data is available, anyone with chronic lung problems, including asthma, should take extra precautions to avoid any additional respiratory infections.

Pulmonology

Ready For COVID-19 to End

Outdated: Based on similar pandemics, the new coronavirus could last for years.

Pulmonology

Preparing for Coronavirus Pandemic

Outdated: The word pandemic seems to be a matter of semantics. In the face of one, are you adequately prepared?

Neurology

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Are You Too Young For Shingles?

Sooner or later, you'll probably get the debilitating disease, shingles. The severity depends on what you do in advance.