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A Childhood Illness that Stumped a Pediatrician

A Country Doctor Writes

Her pediatrician suspected cough variant asthma, but she didn’t respond that much to her medications. He did suspect Melanie had whooping cough, even though she had been vaccinated. “That’s not like wheezing with asthma. Melanie’s breathing troubles started almost three weeks ago.

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Texas invests $50M in psychedelic drug research to treat addiction

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Rewiring the body clock: Deep brain imaging reveals unexpected complexity in jet lag adjustment

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

This guide will help you understand the different types of clinics and services they offer, so you can make an informed decision about where to seek medical care. If you have a chronic condition like asthma, diabetes, or arthritis, unexpected complications or flare-ups can occur at any time.

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Preemies receive sucrose for pain relief—new research shows it doesn't stop long-term impacts on development

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The 5 Most Common Health Risks for Men and Strategies for Prevention

Dr. Michael Bazel

Know Your Family History: Inform your doctor of any family history of prostate cancer to personalize your prevention plan. Respiratory Diseases Chronic respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, and asthma, are significant health risks for men. Limit red and processed meats.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

A recent study of almost 3 million US patients showed that those who visited primary care were much more likely to receive preventive services : 127% more vaccinations, 122% more colonoscopies, and 75% more mammograms. Also, consider joining my short and informative e-mail newsletter (‘ Golden Nuggets of Family Medicine ’).