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Post-Traumatic Stress After a Traffic Accident
Learn about post-traumatic stress after a car accident and how your doctor can help you deal with it… accident. Talk to friends, relatives, or a counselor. Go over the details of the accident. Talk about how you thought, felt, and acted at the time of…
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Syphilis
Syphilis is a serious infection passed from one person to another through sexual contact. It is caused by a bacteria… to 10 weeks after the appearance of the sores. Other signs of secondary syphilis include fever, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, body aches, sores in…
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Chronic Kidney Disease involves progressive damage to your kidneys caused by high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease… If you are at risk of CKD, there are things you can do to prevent it: Lower your blood pressure. Medicines called ACE inhibitors and angiotensin-II receptor…
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COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy
of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) all recommend a series of vaccinations during pregnancy. The list of important vaccines includes tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine, the flu shot during flu season (October to March), and COVID-19 vaccine. A flu shot, for example, not…
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Prescription Drug Abuse in the Elderly
Prescription abuse happens when people abuse medicines prescribed by a doctor. In the elderly, it can be hard to spot… medicines that have a high potential for misuse and/or abuse. Opioidsare used to control pain. Examples include oxycodone (OxyContin), oxycodone with acetaminophen (Percocet), and hydrocodone…
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International Travel: Tips for Staying Healthy
Travelling overseas can be fun, but there are precautions and plans you should make to ensure that you stay healthy… prescription medicines, in their original containers Medicine for diarrhea and upset stomach Antacid for indigestion Cough and cold medicines Pain medicines (aspirin, acetaminophen, naproxen, or…
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Safe Use, Storage, and Disposal of Opioid Drugs
It’s important to take opioids exactly as prescribed by your doctor. You should also take care storing and disposing of… in a bathroom or kitchen cabinet. Instead, place them in a locked cabinet, lockbox, or other location where people can’t easily access them. Carefully note…
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Ways to Manage Pain Outside of Opioids
Opioids are powerful medicines that treat pain. However, they can be addictive. Your doctor may be able to help you… You’ve probably heard of opioids. They’re powerful medicines that are prescribed to treat pain. However, extreme caution needs to be used if taking opioids…
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Choosing a Family Doctor
A family doctor is trained in all areas of medicine to take care of your whole family. Choosing the right… A family doctor is one who takes care of the whole family. Many doctors train in a specialty area of medicine. However, family doctors are…
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COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 5
Though it isn't in the news as much as it was in the beginning, the COVID-19 pandemic is still not over. To help continue to fight the spread of the disease, COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for children as young as…
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Pyloric Stenosis
What is pyloric stenosis? Pyloric stenosis is a medical condition. It is a narrowing of the opening between the stomach and the small intestine. That space is called the pylorus. It often occurs in babies younger than 6 months. It is more common in…
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Pica
Pica is a compulsive eating disorder in which people eat nonfood items. Dirt, clay, and flaking paint are the most… What is pica? Pica is a compulsive eating disorder in which people eat nonfood items. Dirt, clay, and flaking paint are the most common…
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Club Drug Use
Club drugs are common, illegal drugs used at parties, bars, nightclubs, and concerts for the purpose of getting high… What are club drugs? Club drugs are a group of drugs commonly found at parties, bars, nightclubs, and concerts. They are often used for the…
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Vertebroplasty for Spine Fracture Pain
Vertebroplasty treats compression spine fractures. In these fractures, the bone collapses and breaks. The procedure injects cement into the… Vertebroplasty is an outpatient procedure that is done to treat compression spine fractures. In these types of fractures, the bone collapses and breaks. The procedure injects…
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Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Nasopharyngeal cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the space between the back of the nose and upper… What is nasopharyngeal cancer? Nasopharyngeal cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the nasopharynx. The nasopharynx is the area where the back part of your nose opens…
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Abdominal Ultrasound
An abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test that allows a doctor to look inside your abdomen (belly)… An abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test. It allows your doctor to look inside your abdomen (often referred to as your stomach or belly) without surgery. The abdomen…
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral pain is a knee condition. It’s most common in people who participate in high-impact activities that include jumping and… What is patellofemoral pain syndrome? Patellofemoral pain is a painful knee condition. It’s sometimes called “runner’s knee.” It has to do with the way…
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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…
