ClinicalReads Health

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Relationships

Cope With Your Mate’s Habits

Couples who are together for decades develop coping mechan­isms to deal with each other’s habits. Learn to sepa­rate minor annoy­ances from bad habits.

4 minute listen or read

Individual

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Uber is Not an Ambulance

During a health crisis, an increasing number of people reach for their mobile phones to dial ride-share drivers instead of emergency medical personnel.

2 minute listen or read

Woman

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Finally Pregnant, Now What?

Whether by surprise or careful planning, there’s a bun in the oven. How will your diet, wardrobe, and healthcare change over the next several months?

Maturity age 16+

4 minute listen or read

Woman

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Covid Vaccines Safe For Pregnant

Excluded from initial testing, pregnant mothers received unclear guidance on covid vaccines. New studies indicate efficacy.

12 minute listen or read

Pediatrics

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School Nurses Are Family Doctors

School nurses are well aware of the choices low-income parents face. In many cases they willingly assume the role of de facto family physician.

6 minute listen or read

Gerontology

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Seniors Lose Covid Confidence

Outdated: With ever-present reminders of mortality, seniors struggle to remain hopeful during the pandemic.

8 minute listen or read

Emotions

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Avoid Negative Affirmations

Would you rather endure the short time it takes to form a good habit or years of pain and discomfort? Your actions speak louder than words.

1 minute listen or read

Disability

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Special Needs Son Health Care

This doctor thought she could navigate U.S. health care. Then her autistic son needed help.

9 minute listen or read

Prescriptions

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Aduhelm Alzheimer’s Drug Controversy

Medicare and healthcare providers battle expensive drug with question­able results. Inside the tug of war over a controver­sial Alzheimer’s prescription.

9 minute listen or read

Oncology

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Bloodless Leukemia Treatment Options

Leukemia treatment typically involves stem cell and blood transfusion. These transfu­sion-free options offer hope for this cancer of the blood.

4 minute listen or read

Cardiology

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Living Through Angina

You might feel like you’re hav­ing a heart attack, but the symp­toms differ. What is angi­na, and is there any­thing you can do to pre­vent or treat it?

3 minute listen or read

Nutrition

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Moscow Mule Health Hazard

Nurse warns that popular cocktail, called the Moscow mule, could be a health hazard due to the vessel and key ingredient.

4 minute listen or read