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Prescriptions

Why Patients Disregard Prescriptions

Half of patients do not comply with prescription label directions. Here are reasons why with suggestions for improving medication adherence.

Orthopedics

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Alternatives to Knee Replacement

It is tempting to beg a doctor to remove aching by any means possible. Any discomfort felt before surgery is multiplied during rehabilitation

Food

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Choosing The Best Cooking Oils

Stop grilling olive oil. Not all oils are created equal. Some are best suited for frying, sautéing, marinading or salad dressings.

Oncology

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Signs a Loved One is Dying

How do professional caregivers know when a patient is transitioning to death? Pre-active and active phases of death become apparent prior to the inevitable.

Mental health

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Add Prescriptions to Dementia Causes

Increase in dementia cases may be linked to common prescrip­tion medications. Fortunately, one of the most common is excluded.

Nutrition

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Why Fish Oil is Dangerous

Many fish oil products are rancid before consumers get them home. Weigh risks and benefits of fish oil supplements.

Dermatology

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What is Hypoallergenic?

Experiencing rashes or itching from wearing certain metals can make jewelry shopping a challenge. Hypoallergenic is commonly misunderstood.

Cardiology

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Agonizing Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Given its length, diameter and proximi­ty, a ruptured aortic aneurysm is catastrophic, havinga mortality rate of 90 percent.

Orthopedics

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Schmorl Node Vertical Disc Herniation Pain

Historically considered clinically insignificant, Schmorl’s nodes can be an active symptom or cause of pain in some patients.

Fitness

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The Scale is Not Your Enemy

Do a few simple things for reliable weight scale readings. Stop thingsthat point the needle higher.

Dermatology

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Can You Get Rid of Eyebrow Bugs?

If your face has unwanted parasites, they may be temporarily eradicated with these solutions.

Nutrition

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Why Diets Don’t Work

One problem with fad diets is the imbalance of nutrition. I’m losing more than a pound per week without dieting. Find out how.