ClinicalReads Health

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Woman

Spotting Ovarian Cysts

In the absence of obvious signs that ovarian cysts exist, you might have a clue. The monthly ovarian cycle sometimes becomes spotty or very heavy.

4 minute listen or read

Oncology

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How Quickly Do Cancers Spread?

Does cancer manifest itself within weeks, months or years? How quickly does it metastasize? Predisposed patients should be diligent with regular health evaluations. But what tests are most effective?

13 minute listen or read

Woman

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Nipple Eczema Mothers Breastfeed

Eczema can resemble more serious Paget’s disease. For your long-term health and that of your child, learn cautions regard­ing breast­feeding when suffering from either health condition.

Maturity age 18+

5 minute listen or read

Gastroenterology

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Prevent Visceral Fatty Liver Disease

Recognize, prevent and possibly reverse fatty liver disease. What is the relation­ship between it and cysts or cirrhosis? All cancers can produce malignant cysts.

4 minute listen or read

Internist

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What is a Lipoma?

Discovering an unexplained lump any­where on your body can cause consider­­able anxiety. When obvious­ly not a cyst or boil, what is it and what should be done about it?

3 minute listen or read

Woman

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Some Doctors Stop Urging Monthly Breast Self-Exams

Searching for cancer may be too morbid a thought to women who esteem breasts more for their form and function than health indicators. Doctors are not giving up.

5 minute listen or read

Oncology

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Early Warning Signs and Symptoms of Lymphoma

Healthcare physi­cians and patients need to be diligent for early diagnosis, using multi­disciplinary medical treat­ment of blood cancers affecting the lymphatic system.

11 minute listen or read

Woman

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Who’s a Candidate for Skin-Sparing Mastectomy?

To preserve breast for better post-op recon­struc­tion, mastec­tomy may involve removal of breast tissue, without removal of the skin, nipple or areola.

Maturity age 18+

4 minute listen or read

Woman

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Dignified Areola Comparison

With considerable variance in both normal and abnormal areola, a dignified human anatomy poster is available. It was developed as a health-professional patient guide for ob-gyn medical offices.

Maturity age 16+

5 minute listen or read

Neurology

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Step Into Shoes of Chronic Pain Sufferers

Chronic pain sufferers need more endurance. Whether you are a friend, loved one or personal physician, here is an introduction to the world of these heroes that deserve our support.

9 minute listen or read

Technology

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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.

11 minute listen or read

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?

7 minute listen or read