Category: Medical Minute

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The Medical Minute: Progress slow against pancreatic cancer

Dec 4, 2019

Researchers are still trying to find ways of catching pancreatic cancer early – or better yet, preventing it altogether. Meantime, here’s what patients need to know.

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The Medical Minute: Cramps in the legs could indicate peripheral artery disease

Nov 20, 2019

If you develop severe leg cramps when you walk or exert yourself, the problem might be a serious condition called peripheral artery disease.

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The Medical Minute: How to discuss family health history with children

Nov 13, 2019

Parents spend hours planning to talk with their children about the “birds and bees.” But moms and dads often ignore an equally important conversation—discussing their family’s overall health history.

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The Medical Minute: Eustachian tube dilation offers safer relief from dysfunction

Nov 6, 2019

Popping your ears by yawning or chewing gum can help alleviate pressure. But if that doesn’t help, a more permanent solution might be Eustachian tube dilation.

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The Medical Minute: How to support people with dementia

Oct 30, 2019

Although there’s no cure for dementia, there are therapies that impact how people can continue to function well and lead good lives.

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The Medical Minute: Intermittent fasting — foolproof or fad?

Oct 23, 2019

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or on a time-restricted schedule, intermittent fasting is the new trend in weight loss. But does it work?

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The Medical Minute: Providers help women cope with pain of infant loss

Oct 16, 2019

For women who suffer the devastation of an infant loss during pregnancy, emotions can run the gamut. They may feel guilty, angry or even relieved. No matter the feeling, expressing those emotions plays a big role in adapting to life after such a tragic event.

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The Medical Minute: Hand sanitizers effective, but handwashing is better

Oct 9, 2019

Hand sanitizers are convenient alternatives to handwashing, and they do work. But when it comes to keeping germs away as we enter the cold and flu season, nothing beats a good scrubbing with soap and water.

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The Medical Minute: Making ADHD less stressful on the family

Oct 2, 2019

Parenting is hard work. Parenting a child who struggles with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is even more difficult. According to one psychologist, the best situation is when parents and teachers work together to manage behaviors and promote the child’s success.

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The Medical Minute: Breast density — Separating myth from fact

Sep 26, 2019

Mammograms remain the gold standard for detecting breast cancer in its earliest stages, potentially saving lives. So, why do some women receive a letter after a negative mammogram – meaning there’s no sign of cancer – asking them to consider additional tests?

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