Disease Guide: Diagnosis, Symptoms & Clinical Treatment Protocols

For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.

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Causes of Flashes in the Outer Corner of the Eye

Published Mar,12 2018  |  By Dr. Tina M. St. John

Phantom flashes of light are usually perceived in the corners of the eyes. Leading causes include posterior vitreous detachment and retinal detachment, among several other eye- and non-eye-related conditions.

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Wait, My Gut Health Is Sabotaging My Workout?!

Published Mar,08 2018  |  By SJ McShane

If you’ve been working hard and the results just aren’t coming, or if you are noticing a not-so-good shift in your fitness routine, check out these tell-tale signs, and see if your gut health may be sabotaging your fitness goals.

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The 10 Deadliest U.S. Cities for Drug Overdoses

Published Mar,08 2018  |  By Valaer Murray

Opioids killed more than 33,000 people across the country in 2015, more than any year on record, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read on to find out which cities are struggling the most in the battle with this epidemic.

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7 Drinks Inspired by Literature to Curl Up With This Winter

Published Mar,08 2018  |  By Kate Young

There is endless culinary inspiration in the feasts, parties and family dinners in my favorite novels: Gatsby's extravagant parties, the beavers preparing dinner for the Pevensie children in Narnia. These seven drinks should keep you warm until spring.

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What Drugs Lower High Cortisol Levels?

Published Mar,06 2018  |  By Adam Scarano

The choice of drug treatment for high cortisol levels often depends on the cause, as well as possible side effects. If a single medication isn't adequate, combinations are often used.

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Norepinephrine Versus Epinephrine

Published Mar,06 2018  |  By Dr. Tina M. St. John

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are closely related substances but there are important differences in their structure, production sites, functions and medical uses.

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What Are the Causes of Frequent Loose Stools?

Published Mar,06 2018  |  By Vita Ruvolo-Wilkes

When loose, watery stools occur frequently, it’s important to investigate the cause. Sometimes this is related to diet, such as a high fiber intake or poor digestion of certain types of foods. However, frequent, loose stools can also be related to infections or chronic, or ongoing illnesses.

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11 Warning Signs Your Skin Is Sending You

Published Mar,02 2018  |  By Moira Lawler

Rashes, growths and skin conditions can often be a clue that something much more severe is going on inside the body. In most cases, you’ll experience a handful of symptoms that indicate it’s time to visit a doctor. Read on to learn what your skin might be trying to tell you.

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Causes of Facial Numbness

Published Mar,02 2018  |  By Dr. Tina M. St. John

Facial numbness occurs with many medical conditions including traumatic and nontraumatic nerve damage as well as central nervous system disorders, among others.

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