ClinicalReads

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Addictions

Selfie Culture Syndrome

Snapping self-photos can become addictive. How do you know when it has gotten out of control?

Vision

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Distorted View of Oneself

Eyeglass lenses distort your field of vision to correct curvature anomalies and sometimes alter your perception of reality.

Dermatology

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Hard to Feel Scleroderma

Your skin begins harden­ing. What factors suggest internal organ damage? How can this require dermatology, rheumatology, and pulmonology experts?

Dermatology

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Itching For a Cure

It is best to examine the area before scratching, which alters appearance of the skin, can cause infection and post-resolution scaring.

Food

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Guacamole With A Twist

Here's a way to cut back on simple carbo­hydrates, elimi­nate most of the chips but still enjoy all the flavor of the beloved guacamole.

Food

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Leave Minimal Shopping Footprint

If you are concerned about contracting or spreading the COVID-19 virus, there are things you should and should not do while grocery shopping.

Food

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Grocery Enemies

If you are not the one who does the shopping, there is a danger. Follow these tips to keep from panicking.

Gastroenterology

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Why You Need Endoscopy

When is endoscopy necessary? Medicine may first be pre­scribed. After a few weeks without resolu­tion, diagnostic endo­s­copy is warranted.

Internist

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Avoid Costly Patient Referrals

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

Immunology

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Your New Normal

Outdated: Moving toward normalcy will be gradual and regional. Despite trials, you are a survi­vor. You have the ability to persist.

Otolaryngology

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Is Tinnitus Driving You Crazy?

Tinnitus is one of the most frustrat­ing ail­ments affecting 20 percent of the popula­tion. What can be done about the inces­sant sound?

Vision

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Children’s Eye Health and Safety

Telltale signs of vision prob­lems are squint­ing, head­aches, lack of concen­tra­tion, or reading compre­hension.

Cosmetology

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Benefits of Facials

Washing your face once or twice per day with a mild cleanser before patting dry is one way to keep skin healthy. Are you ready to go deeper?