ClinicalReads Health

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Immunology

More Afraid of the Shot Than the Flu

A “successful” personal flu battle can last about six weeks. Less successful bouts lead to hospitalizations or worse.

8 minute listen or read

Fitness

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How to Track Your Steps With Your iPhone

While research suggests a beneficial increase to 15,000 steps per day, a longstanding goal of 10,000 is common. How can you begin keeping track?

9 minute listen or read

Rheumatology

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Sjögren’s Syndrome: Pain Beyond Tears

Sjögren’s syndrome is often confused with dry eye syndrome. If it was just diminished tears, Sjögren’s syndrome might benefit solely from eye drops. This medical condition affects multiple organs.

5 minute listen or read

Dermatology

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Avoid These Mistakes If You Get Burned

The thought of being burned is so repulsive that few prepare for the inevitability. Learn what to do and not do in a medical emergency.

4 minute listen or read

Nutrition

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Foods That Help Insomniacs Sleep

Sleep disorders are common. Learn how a nutritionist developed insomnia and discovered natural methods to combat it.

4 minute listen or read

Dermatology

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Get Scalp Psoriasis Under Control

Scalp itch can go beyond dandruff. Burning and severe flaking may not be relieved by OTC shampoos. These pharmaceutical and natural remedies might provide relief.

9 minute listen or read

Endocrinology

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How To Live Without A Thyroid Gland

Your thyroid gland is an important metabolism regulator. Find out why it sometimes must be surgically removed and how life following thyroidectomy is possible.

3 minute listen or read

Otolaryngology

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Cosmetic Facial Reconstruction Limits

Plastic surgery is some­times a health require­ment where the end result of recon­struc­tive surgery can only be appre­ciated when compared to the initial medical anomaly.

4 minute listen or read

Food

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Is Cannabis Safe For General Consumption?

There are no graphic images but this is a mature subject. Marijuana is appearing in foods and beverages, at dispensaries, and on high-end restaurant menus. What’s the harm?

7 minute listen or read

Fitness

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10 Signs You May Need A Workout

Many blame the battle with the bulge on sugar and fat intake. These are contributing factors. But you may also battle biologic adversaries.

6 minute read

Orthopedics

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Don’t Suffer Through Back Pain

Low back pain health remedies used to totter between popping anti-inflammatory drugs through­out the day and surgical vertebral fusion with bolts and plates.

2 minute listen or read

Fitness

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The BMI Controversy

Without a BMI health chart, a doctor can surmise that a patient with anorexia nervosa is malnourished and someone who is morbidly obese likely has weight related disorders.

3 minute listen or read