Nutrition
Pandemic Nutrition
While sheltering in place, we might not get enough food variety for the nutrients we need. These vitamin supplements may be necessary.
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Otolaryngology
Welcome To A Migraine Symphony
This vivid narrative describes vertiginous migraine symptoms with orchestral language. Then it uncovers a mysterious trigger.
Gastroenterology
Hemorrhoids, Polyps, Hernias or Worse
What may appear to be similar disorders have distinct characteristics that a gastroenterologist notices.
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.
Nutrition
Consume Enough Protein
Based on a research study, there may be a direct correlation between protein consumption, muscle atrophy and obesity.
Breast Cancer
Male vs Female Nipple Distinctions
The ultimate appearance has no standard beyond what the entertainment media promotes. What is the common size and position?
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.
Internist
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?
Podiatry
Did You Break Your Toe?
Can you distinguish the difference between a broken foot, sprain, and covid toe based on extent of trauma, how fast pain subsides, and X-ray?
Nutrition
Hard to Feel Scleroderma
Your skin begins hardening. What factors suggest internal organ damage? How can this require dermatology, rheumatology, and pulmonology experts?
Orthopedics
Types of Hand Pain
Aches and pains come with aging. Most doctors expect you to manage a reasonable threshold of pain. But there is treatment for arthritis.
Internist
Avoid Costly Patient Referrals
Can HSA patient charts be flagged in a manner that alerts primary care physicians to limit expensive referrals?
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