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Monitoring Your Blood Sugar Level
If you have diabetes, it’s important to monitor your blood sugar throughout the day. There are 3 tools that can… involve an easy-to-insert, small sensor you wear for up to 14 days, depending on the brand The sensor has an adhesive that helps it stick…
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Fecal Incontinence
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements, leading to stool leaking from the rectum. Many times it is… bowel disease can also make the rectum less elastic. Because diarrhea is more difficult to control than formed stool, it is an added stress that…
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Anxiety Disorders
Our anxiety disorders health hub offers important information and resources to help you understand and manage your condition… means you’re aware of your emotions. Read Article Doctors' Notes Conditions Related to Anxiety Disorders Depression IBS LGBTQ+ Mental Health Issues Additional Anxiety Disorders Resources National Institutes…
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Nutrition: Determine Your Calorie Count
Determining your daily calorie needs can help you maintain a healthy weight and a healthy lifestyle… track of the calories you consume (eat) and expend (exercise). When you’re counting calories, watch what you drink. Drinks with sugar add unneeded calories to your diet. This includes…
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Mallet Finger
Mallet finger is an injury to your fingertip that prevents you from straightening it. It is common in sports, especially… wear a splint all the time for 6 to 8 weeks. After that, you’ll wear the splint at bedtime for an additional 2 to 3…
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Rapid Strep Test
Strep throat is an infection caused by the Group A streptococcus bacteria. The infection occurs in the throat and… negative, but all physical signs and symptoms point to an infection, your doctor may send the sample to an outside lab for additional testing. It could…
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Cervical Dysplasia
Cervical dysplasia is when there are abnormal, or precancerous, cells in and around a woman’s cervix. This doesn’t mean you… Low-grade SIL (LSIL), indicating mild abnormality High-grade SIL (HSIL), indicating moderate to severe abnormality Atypical glandular or squamous cells (ASCUS) Additional testing is needed to…
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What is a Total Contact Cast?
A total contact cast is used to treat ulcers (deep sores) on a person’s foot. It consists of a fiberglass… A total contact cast is a cast used to treat ulcers (serious, deep sores) on a person’s foot. It consists of a fiberglass or plaster…
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Health Information on the Web: Finding Reliable Information
Follow these tips when searching for reliable health and medical information on the web… “Don’t believe everything you read.” It’s an old warning. But it is especially true for health-related information you find on the internet. The internet can be a great resource. There are…
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I’m Pregnant! What’s Safe to Eat?
Recently, my patient Jennifer (not her real name) came in for a prenatal visit. She had been trying to get pregnant for several months. When she finally got a positive result on a home pregnancy test, she and her husband were thrilled. During the…
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Work-life Balance
Finding work-life balance in the midst of a busy schedule may seem impossible. However, there are ways to achieve… If you have a job and a family, you are probably struggling to find work-life balance. If you have children under the age of 18 or…
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Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Our dementia and Alzheimer's disease health hub offers important information and resources to help you understand and manage your… Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease Essential Information | Diagnosis | Prevention | At-A-Glance Guides | Doctors' Note | Related Conditions | More Resources Dementia and Alzheimer's…
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Plagiocephaly
Plagiocephaly is a condition where your baby’s head has a flat spot or is misshapen… What is plagiocephaly? Plagiocephaly is a condition where your baby’s head has a flat spot or is misshapen. There are various levels of severity and can occur during pregnancy…
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Antihistamines: Understanding Your OTC Options
Over the counter antihistamines can be used to treat allergy symptoms. It’s important to know what they do and the… Over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamines are medicines that treat allergy symptoms. OTC means you can buy them at a store, without a doctor’s prescription. They are available…
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Canker Sores
Canker sores are small, thin sores in your mouth. You might get them on the inside of your lips or… What are canker sores? Canker sores are small, thin sores in your mouth. You might get them on the inside of your lips or…
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Diaper Rash
Diaper rash is redness and rash on a baby’s bottom or genital area. It is a very common rash. Normally,… What is diaper rash? Diaper rash is redness and rash on a baby’s bottom or genital area. It is a very common rash. Most babies…
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Tips for Recovering and Staying Well After a Heart Attack
It’s possible to recover from a heart attack and live a quality life… If you have had a heart attack, you may feel worried and overwhelmed. You probably have a lot of questions. There are many things to consider, starting with taking care of…
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Prescription Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medicines
Prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines are stronger than over-the-counter medicines and can be used to treat a number of conditions… Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are medicines you can take for pain relief. They are often sold over the counter (OTC). This means you can buy them…
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