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When is a blood clot an emergency?
Emergency Medicine

My friend had a blood clot in her leg after surgery. She called me and asked if she should go to the emergency room. Symptoms were: shortness of breath, har

Dec 04 2024 | 0 | by SierraL
Increased Medicare Reimbursements For CCTA
Radiology

Good news for medicare patients: the CMS (centers for medicare and medicaid services) is set to increase medicare reimbursements hospitals receive for CCTA (co

Nov 18 2024 | 0 | by Bo567
The best mouthwash ever
Family & General Practice

I’ve been so reluctant to use mouthwash because I dislike the taste of so many of the brands that are available at the store. But I found one that tastes grea

Nov 13 2024 | 0 | by SierraL
Salmon Sperm Microneedling
Dermatology

I recently received an email from my doctor for a “special” on Salmon Sperm Microneedling. That sounded suspect to me so I researched it. It is actually a

Oct 20 2024 | 0 | by SierraL
Acne in your 60’s?
Dermatology

I had bad acne beginning in my teens. It was awful. But my acne didn’t go away no matter how much older I got, although not as bad as my teen years or 20’

Oct 09 2024 | 0 | by JonRae2
My experience with Ozempic
Endocrinology

I wanted to share my experience with Ozempic. After spending $4000 (4 months of Ozempic) I lost 10 lbs. But when I went off of it I quickly gained the weight

Oct 09 2024 | 0 | by JonRae2
Minimizing Dust In Your Home
Allergy & Immunology

I’ve often wondered what dust in the house is composed of. I looked it up and according to quite a few websites it includes dust mites, dead bugs, pollen, sk

Sep 15 2024 | 0 | by Stuman
Is Baby aspirin recommended to prevent heart disease?
Cardiology

For several years I’ve been taking baby aspirin every night on the advice of my doctor. He told me that it is used to prevent a heart attack or stroke. I am

Sep 13 2024 | 1 | by Stuman
Finding the right physical therapist
Physical Medicine & Rehab

I wish I could find a physical therapist that works with me. My insurance company has recommended several but I'm disappointed. When I get there, they put ice

Aug 29 2024 | 0 | by ManuelCA
Living With A Brain Tumor
Neurology

It’s hard to live with a brain tumor, especially wondering if it will come back after treatment. I have had seizures and now I can’t drive. If you drive w

Jul 20 2024 | 0 | by EdgarB09