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Oncology

When Coughs Become Cancerous

Early oral cancer symp­toms are often unnoticed. Late-stage throat cancer symp­toms like hoarse­ness or persis­tent cough­ing require immedi­ate evaluation.

4 minute listen or read

Cardiology

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Stop Snoring Now

You feel sluggish in the morn­ing while every­one in the house sleeps with pil­lows over their heads. Here is how every­one can get a good night's sleep.

6 minute listen or read

Otolaryngology

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Snoring: More Than a Sleep Irritant

Snoring can be more than an irritant to your sleeping partner. It might also signal a dangerous condition called sleep apnea.

8 minute listen or read

Gastroenterology

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Gut Reactions To Crohn’s

Inflammation of the bowels named after Burrill B. Crohn affects diges­tion, joints, and skin. How can you improve reac­tions to this gastro­intes­tinal ailment?

2 minute listen or read

Gastroenterology

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Two Types of Bloody Stools

You check the tissue for final inspection after a toilet deposit and dis­cover blood. What can cause this and what should you do about it?

7 minute listen or read

Orthopedics

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Why Doctors Won’t Fix Your Back

Pain in your lower back is excru­ciat­ing most days. But for years, your doctor explores options other than orthopedic surgery. Why the hesitation?

3 minute listen or read

Otolaryngology

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Vertigo Spinning Out of Control

Otolaryngologists may zero in on one of many causes for vertigo. How can you narrow it down and stop the spinning?

4 minute listen or read

Neurology

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Awakening From a Coma

A coma can result from trauma or is sometimes medically induced. What happens during a coma and what is the outlook for recovery?

4 minute listen or read

Cardiology

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Premature Ventricular Contractions

Occurring occasionally, Premature Ventricular Contractions can resolve on their own. Occurring frequently, PVCs can signal more serious conditions.

4 minute listen or read

Cardiology

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Acquired Aplastic Anemia

A rare triple-threat anemia can deplete each major blood compo­nent, reducing energy, decreas­ing lung and heart function.

2 minute listen or read

Physiotherapy

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Narrowing Down Spinal Stenosis

Nerve compression trans­cends physical strength to immo­bilize the most power­ful patients. How can you dif­feren­ti­ate stenosis and resume normal activities?

4 minute listen or read

Orthopedics

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Straightening Out Scoliosis

Spinal surgery for scoliosis is more of an aesthetic remedy than a medical resolution. What are the considerations before going under the knife?

5 minute listen or read