American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Bartholin's Gland Cyst
The Bartholin’s gland is located on a woman’s vaginal lips. If skin grows over the opening to one of these…
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Autism
Autism is a developmental brain disorder that affects social, behavioral, and communication skills. Degrees of autism can vary, as can…
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Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction. Symptoms range from mild to severe, and immediate attention is necessary.
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Perimenopause
Perimenopause is a stage in a woman’s reproductive years that means she is nearing menopause.
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Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer and highly preventable.
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Newborn Sleep Routines
The first few weeks of your baby’s life can be some of the toughest for you. You’re up and down…
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Nutrition Tips for Kids
Diet and nutrition help our children live a healthy life and avoid chronic diseases. Use these tips to help your…
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Neural Tube Defects
Neural tube defects (NTDs) are birth defects in a baby’s spine, spinal cord, or brain. They occur when a fetus’…
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Meniere’s Disease
Meniere’s disease is a chronic disorder in your inner ear.
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High Cholesterol
High Cholesterol is a medical condition that can lead to a heart attack or stroke.
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Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a condition involving red blood cells and your kidneys. HUS happens after you get an…
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Heart Failure
Heart failure means your heart isn’t pumping blood as well as it should. It is the result of other diseases…
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Glycemic Index and Your Diet
The glycemic index measures how fast the carbohydrates in a food will make your blood sugar rise. The goal is…
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Gun Safety
Gun safety should be taken seriously in your home and in any home where your child plays, visits, or…
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Grieving: Facing Illness, Death, and Other Losses
Grief is a person’s normal, healthy response to a loss. It is different for everyone and includes both emotional and…
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Enuresis (Bedwetting)
Enuresis is when an older child (age 5 or older) wets the bed at night while sleeping. This could happen…
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Essential Tremor
Essential tremor is a disorder in your nervous system. It causes shaking movements that you can’t control, most often in…
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Hope After a Life-Changing Diagnosis
From diagnosis through ongoing treatment, I help my patients who have HIV live longer, healthier lives and avoid passing HIV…
