ClinicalReads

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Otolaryngology

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.

Dermatology

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Skin Eruptions Signal Underlying Disorders

DermNet lists 130+ skin signs of systemic disease. Table expands diag­nosis beyond acne or eczema and sympto­matic cutaneous inflam­ma­tion.

Food

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Taste Butter Biscuit Bites

I took on the challenge of baking homemade biscuits. How difficult could it be?  There are just five main ingredients.

Orthopedics

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Coccydynia is a Pain in the Butt

Considering it immovable anatomy, most doctors receive little training for tailbone injuries. These treatments should be performed by specialists.

Food

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Distinguish Fruits From Veggies

Establishing differences between fruits, vegetables, and nightshades determine how they are stored and consumed.

Food

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Preserve Fruits and Vegetables

The health benefits of refrigera­tors having separate fruit and vege­table bins might surprise you. Also why should some produce be kept from the refrigerator?

Otolaryngology

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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?

Neurology

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Don’t Forget Alzheimer’s Patients

If doctors could predict Alzheimer’s Disease years before onset with better than 90 percent accuracy, would you want to know if you have markers? How would this change your life?

Pulmonology

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What Your Sputum Indicates About Your Health

A viral or bacterial infection can trans­form the vis­cosity of mucus, an impor­tant anatomical lubri­cant, into a breath-suppressing coagu­lant. Its color change can signal serious medical illness.

Gerontology

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Could You Be a Good Caregiver?

Patients can become demanding with little motiva­tion for self-sufficiency. Read how a pro­spec­tive caregiver under­estimates the task.

Individual

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For Months I Felt Like a Woman

Axillary lump led to three imaging tech­nolo­gies, seven medical con­clu­sions and a surgery. Multiple health diag­noses weakened confi­dence in the medical team.

Woman

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Spotting Ovarian Cysts

In the absence of obvious signs that ovarian cysts exist, you might have a clue. The monthly ovarian cycle sometimes becomes spotty or very heavy.