MD REVIEW
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Cardiology
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.
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Gastroenterology
Patients Must Monitor Prescriptions
In our healthcare system, physicians rarely monitor individual reaction to prescriptions. Evaluating drug response transfers to patients.
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Orthopedics
Can You Tolerate Opioids?
Much of the debate involves blamestorming — fining manufacturers and punishing physicians. Are patients benefiting or suffering?
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Cardiology
Decrease Cholesterol Without Statins
You need to maintain low cholesterol levels. This waxy buildup within blood vessels may block a major artery, restricting oxygen to your brain.
ALERT
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Dermatology
Dark Side of Hydroquinone
Why dermatologists are cautious about prescribing hydroquinone, which is one of the most effective skin lightening agents.
PSYCH REVIEW
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Physiotherapy
Living With Pain Relievers is Not Entirely Pain-Free
Are you dependent upon pain relievers to perform daily tasks? Untreated chronic pain can have dangerous physical and emotional consequences.
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Fitness
Prevent Misdirected Doctor Visits
Do you sometimes visit a medical doctor with baffling symptoms? Too complex visits can leave you feeling unsatisfied.
ALERT
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Mature
Should You Take Medical Marijuana?
How do you balance the physical and social ramifications of taking prescribed cannabis products for neurological conditions?
PSYCH REVIEW
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Behavioral Health
Cope With Psychology of Chronic Pain
Coping with chronic pain that alters how you live your daily life can transcend the care medical doctors provide.
MD REVIEW
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Cardiology
Common Drugs Effect Body Weight
A consequence of smoking or drug abuse is dramatically altered diet, which can lead to irregular eating with poor nutrition.
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Gastroenterology
Do You Have Enough Vitamin D?
What seems like a simple question baffles a billion people with low vitamin D and doctors who treat them.
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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