ClinicalReads

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Technology

CT and PET Scan vs MRI

Outdated: MRI can be a figurative black hole into which a patient may be inserted to see what comes out. This article elucidates differences between common imaging technologies.

Nutrition

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Vitamin B12 Stains Your Undies

B12 supplements and foods high in B12 can tint urine orange to green. Despite side effects, vitamin B12 offers these health benefits.

Immunology

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More Afraid of the Shot Than the Flu

A “successful” personal flu battle can last about six weeks. Less successful bouts lead to hospitalizations or worse.

Fitness

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How to Track Your Steps With Your iPhone

While research suggests a beneficial increase to 15,000 steps per day, a longstanding goal of 10,000 is common. How can you begin keeping track?

Rheumatology

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Sjögren’s Syndrome: Pain Beyond Tears

Sjögren’s syndrome is often confused with dry eye syndrome. If it was just diminished tears, Sjögren’s syndrome might benefit solely from eye drops. This medical condition affects multiple organs.

Dermatology

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Avoid These Mistakes If You Get Burned

The thought of being burned is so repulsive that few prepare for the inevitability. Learn what to do and not do in a medical emergency.

Dermatology

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Get Scalp Psoriasis Under Control

Scalp itch can go beyond dandruff. Burning and severe flaking may not be relieved by OTC shampoos. These pharmaceutical and natural remedies might provide relief.

Endocrinology

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How To Live Without A Thyroid Gland

Your thyroid gland is an important metabolism regulator. Find out why it sometimes must be surgically removed and how life following thyroidectomy is possible.

Otolaryngology

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Cosmetic Facial Reconstruction Limits

Plastic surgery is some­times a health require­ment where the end result of recon­struc­tive surgery can only be appre­ciated when compared to the initial medical anomaly.

Food

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Is Cannabis Safe For General Consumption?

There are no graphic images but this is a mature subject. Marijuana is appearing in foods and beverages, at dispensaries, and on high-end restaurant menus. What’s the harm?

Orthopedics

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Don’t Suffer Through Back Pain

Low back pain health remedies used to totter between popping anti-inflammatory drugs through­out the day and surgical vertebral fusion with bolts and plates.

Fitness

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The BMI Controversy

Without a BMI health chart, a doctor can surmise that a patient with anorexia nervosa is malnourished and someone who is morbidly obese likely has weight related disorders.