ClinicalReads

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Food

Vegetarian Obstacle

The transition from omni­vore to vege­tarian generally boils down to how to satisfy the protein craving.

Food

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You Need Some Fat

Chefs have a different view of fat than dietitians in general. Instead of extreme fat avoid­ance, it is wise to practice more responsible fat consump­tion.

Internist

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Are Your Doctors Thorough Enough?

Doctor visits should be enlighten­ing not a battle of whits. How can you survive consulta­tion without confro­nta­tion?

Internist

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Why Some Doctors May Avoid You

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

Immunology

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Blacks Fear Flu and Covid Shots

A variety of rationales fuel the inocu­la­tion aversion. Few are valid but con­spir­acy theories persist, leading to adverse Covid outcomes.

Pulmonology

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Lungs Cannot Tell Difference

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

Nutrition

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Pandemic Nutrition

While sheltering in place, we might not get enough food variety for the nutrients we need. These vitamin supple­ments may be necessary.

Neurology

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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.