ClinicalReads

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Neurology

Welcome To A Migraine Symphony

This vivid narrative describes vertiginous migraine symptoms with orchestral language. Then it uncovers a mysterious trigger.

Gastroenterology

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Hemorrhoids, Polyps, Hernias, or Worse

What may appear to be similar disorders have distinct charac­teristics that a gastro­entero­logist notices.

Vision

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Annoying Eye Floaters

Sometimes, what looks like a floater is actually an eyelash or eyebrow hair hanging within your field of view. What if something is within your eye?

Cardiology

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Cholesterol Highs and Lows

Most doctors have patient cholesterol guide­lines. Some grapple with the assertion of no evidence to support a specific choles­terol target level.

Food

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Crispy Pan Fried Ramen Pesto Salad

Turn a popular humble noodle into a quick, economical, nutritious, vegan gourmet meal with pan-fried ramen.

Nutrition

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Consume Enough Protein

Based on a research study, there may be a direct correlation between protein consumption, muscle atrophy and obesity.

Podiatry

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Two Feet Wider

While looking through your closet, you may find old and forgotten shoes that are two sizes smaller than the new ones you wear.

Podiatry

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Did You Break Your Toe?

Can you distinguish the difference between a broken foot, a sprain, and COVID toe based on the extent of trauma, how fast pain subsides, and an X-ray?

Addictions

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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?