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Growth of Ethiopian Medical Profession
Educational The ratio of Ethiopian doctors has improved 3,000 percent. Learn more about this culture and how it is flourishing.
Prevent Misdirected Doctor Visits
Women Do you sometimes visit a medical doctor with baffling symptoms? Too complex visits can leave you feeling unsatisfied.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Prevalence
Patient-Friendly About 12 people million are unaware that COPD is permanently damaging lung airways and air sacs.
Why Patients Disregard Prescriptions
Patient-Friendly Half of patients do not comply with prescription label directions. Here are reasons why with suggestions for improving medication adherence.
Add Prescriptions to Dementia Causes
Neurologists Increase in dementia cases may be linked to common prescription medications. Fortunately, one of the most common is excluded.
Why Fish Oil is Dangerous
Nutritional Food Many fish oil products are rancid before consumers get them home. Weigh risks and benefits of fish oil supplements.
Hospitals Can Make You Sick
Patient-Friendly Despite disposal of needles and diligent sanitation of most hospital surfaces, many patients develop secondary infections and medical complications.
Are Antibiotics Making You Sick?
Educational There are several reasons why taking an antibiotic might actually make us feel worse. People sensitive to mold may experience symptoms exacerbated by antibiotics derived from penicillin.
Prevent Heat Strokes
Educational Too much heat, either too quickly or over an extended period of time, may prevent our bodies from efficiently cooling through perspiration.
Should Pain Remedies Emulate Opioids?
Women Opioids quickly address both emotional and physical response to pain. Whatever alternative treatment is offered should do the same.
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