MD REVIEW
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Otolaryngology
With Synesthesia, You Hear Color
Loud colors don’t have to be fluorescent. You can wear a falsetto shirt with baritone pants. How do you classify synesthetic perceptions?
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Otolaryngology
Hear Twice as Much with Diplacusis
People with a rare disorder called diplacusis hear different tones in each ear. It’s like a very bad surround sound system with no off button.
PATIENT STORY
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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.
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Otolaryngology
Is Tinnitus Driving You Crazy?
Tinnitus is one of the most frustrating ailments affecting 20 percent of the population. What can be done about the incessant sound?
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Otolaryngology
Why Scrape Off Your Tongue
Done correctly, tongue scraping does more than freshen your breath. It enhances the flavor of foods.
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Immunology
Three Phrases You and Your Doctor Avoid
As a patient, do you have the audacity to suggest you have one of these ailments that shocks your doctor?
OPINION
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Dermatology
Why Patients Disregard Prescriptions
Half of patients do not comply with prescription label directions. Here are reasons why with suggestions for improving medication adherence.
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Nutrition
No Double-Dipping Appetizers
Are you biting off more than you should chew when sharing communal foods without proper etiquette? Explore the science of double dipping.
ALERT
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Dermatology
Dealing With Winter Mold and Mildew Allergies
During damp weather, we shut windows, close drapes, fire up the heater, and get cozy. Then begin sneezing, headaches, dizziness, chest pains, and strange odors.
ALERT
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Dermatology
Mold Causes Vertigo, Rash, Backache and Chronic Fatigue
Are you a business or homeowner considering professional water-damage remediation? Are you a renter trying to convince a landlord to properly treat mold and mildew? Read this comprehensive report.
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Nutrition
Pardon My Geographic Tongue
Few people exhibit geographic tongue. Can anything be done about the loss of papillae manifesting this irregular appearance on your tongue surface? Is it a serious health problem?
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Vision
Here Are Clues A Patient Has Sjögren’s
When eyes are so dry they hurt and vision is blurred, it’s wise to seek an eye care professional. Patient response to antibiotics may help diagnose this autoimmune disorder.
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