Oncology

Lungs Cannot Tell The Difference

You might respond negatively if someone asks are you a smoker. But if you are frequently around smoke, do your lungs know the difference?

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doctors

Why Some Doctors May Avoid You

It is not your imagination. Physicians are distancing themselves from you, both in professional and social settings.

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Covid-19

Adapting To Aerosolized Virus

This takes the coronavirus to a whole new level. What precautions must people take when air, in the absence of people, is contagious?

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Nutrition

Vitamins For Shut-Ins

While sheltering in place, we might not get enough food variety for the vitamins we need. In that case, these vitamins may be necessary.

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Otolaryngology

Welcome To A Migraine Symphony

My spouse rubbing lotion on her arms become soft violins. There is the abrupt baritone of a clearing throat. Clothes hangers are clashing symbols.

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Mature

Male vs Female Nipple Distinctions

The ultimate appearance has no standard beyond what the entertainment media pro­motes. What is the standard size and position?

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Gastroenterology

Hemorrhoids, Polyps, Hernias or Worse

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

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Cardiology

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.

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Breast Cancer

Reducing Mammogram Pain

Facing discomfort for this brief moment is better than enduring months or years of cancer pain because of going undetected.

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Covid-19

Anti-Maskers vs Mask Fatigue

We must expand thinking beyond personal preference. What happens when someone exempt from wearing a mask enters a public place that requires such?

4-minute read

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Nutrition

Get Enough Protein

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

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Nutrition

Hard to Feel Scleroderma

Each day you care for your skin. No blemish escapes your notice. Now, your skin begins harden­ing or flaking.

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