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Neurology

What is an Out-of-Body Experience?

Some people boast about out-of-body experiences while others fear them. Just what are they and why do some people strive to induce them? Are they an indication of health issues?

Internist

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Patients Expect Just One Thing From Doctors

While many patient expecta­­tions can be unreason­­able, others are practical. This hyper­bolic, insight­ful and sobering patient-perspective was published on KevinMD website.

Woman

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Cross Your Legs, Not Your Fingers

Crossing fingers while attempt­­ing to mask vaginal malodor with perfume can literally take others’s breath away. What is going on down there and what can you do about it?

Orthopedics

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Are You a Candidate For Vertebroplasty or Kyphoplasty?

For vertebral compression fractures, an alternative to fusion is an outpatient health treatment that potentially increases back support and reduces pain in minutes.

Fitness

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Walk Away From Fatigue

If you are awakening just long enough to get back under the covers, rule out serious health problems. These simple steps can gradually distance you from time-robbing fatigue.

Neurology

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Step Into Shoes of Chronic Pain Sufferers

Chronic pain sufferers need more endurance. Whether you are a friend, loved one or personal physician, here is an introduction to the world of these heroes that deserve our support.

Individual

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Pardon My Geographic Tongue

Few people exhibit geo­graphic tongue. Can anything be done about the loss of papillae manifest­ing this irregular appear­ance on your tongue surface? Is it a serious health problem?

Mental health

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Anatomy of an Estranged Family

Fresh explanation of Dead Mother Complex reveals why displaying affection may be more complex than you think. This might be the root of familial dysfunc­tion. Use discretion on emotional content.

Maturity age 18+

Disability

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Where Do We Stand On Prosthetics?

In the race for more natural solutions, prostheses need not resemble the ill-fitted mannequin-like appendages of the 1940s. Here is a summary of top prosthetics and where to get them.

Nutrition

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Are Multivitamins Placebos?

Clinical research suggests that vitamin supplements offer little to no health benefits — until you research the research.

Rheumatology

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Clues A Patient Has Sjögren’s

When eyes are so dry they hurt and vision is blurred, it’s wise to seek an eye care professional. Patient response to anti­biotics may help diagnose this auto­immune disorder.

Orthopedics

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Pros and Cons of Cortisone Injections

People who are not ill respond differently to the mention of medication side effects than those who are patients. Take cortisone, for example.