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The 5 things dentists wished physicians weren’t missing
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- Lindsay Kalter
“It can be a big ask of primary care physicians, because we already ask a lot of them. But some of these things are very simple.”
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Reimagining rehabilitation: In-home physical therapy gets a boost
- Author:
- Lindsay Kalter
Rather than going to a separate facility or a hospital, the patient logs onto a mobile app that matches them with a physical therapist.
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Massive databases unleash discovery, but not so much in the U.S.
- Author:
- Lindsay Kalter
Vast medical databases have connected dots where smaller randomized trials could not. But the United States has a long way to go.
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Glaucoma: A hidden threat to vision health rising swiftly
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- Lindsay Kalter
The fact that glaucoma’s symptoms are slow to develop, coupled with a lack of access to eye specialists many Americans face, makes the disease...
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Underprescribed menopause relief: Women suffer needlessly
- Author:
- Lindsay Kalter
Treating with low-dose estrogen isn’t a radical approach – in fact, it is the standard of care for women experiencing many menopause symptoms.
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FDA warns of tattoo ink tied to dangerous infections
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- Lindsay Kalter
“I’ve seen several different infections from tattooing, and they are from organisms that tend to contaminate things in damp, liquid-type...
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Popular weight loss drugs can carry some unpleasant side effects
- Author:
- Lindsay Kalter
Specialists say starting with low doses and gradually increasing over time helps avoid side effects, but insurance companies often require a...
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The baby formula shortage continues
- Author:
- Lindsay Kalter
“I’d equate this to how we were all frantically looking for vaccine appointments when they first rolled out.”
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Medical education programs tell how climate change affects health
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- Lindsay Kalter
Medical schools are educating the next generation of doctors on one of the most widespread, insidious health threats of our time.
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What to expect when you’re expecting ... a preemie
- Author:
- Lindsay Kalter
The study found that both printed handouts and a tablet app describing the risks and issues with preterm birth were associated with a 50%...
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Furosemide seen as safe for preventing newborn lung disease
- Author:
- Lindsay Kalter
Although babies given furosemide had more problems with electrolytes, the researchers observed no greater risk for more serious issues.
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Firearm counseling in the ED could be lifesaving for teens
- Author:
- Lindsay Kalter
“We know that counseling is really helpful for these families, because when they come to the emergency department with a concern, they can have a...
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Water, water everywhere leads to leaner students
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- Lindsay Kalter
Schools with water stations had significantly fewer overweight students than the other schools by the end of the 15-month study.
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Black, senior patients more likely to get unneeded antibiotics
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- Lindsay Kalter
Most of the prescriptions were written for conditions that can’t be treated with antibiotics.
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White House announces long-COVID action plan
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- Lindsay Kalter
The initiative will gather experts from various federal agencies to expand existing long-COVID clinics and broaden research on symptoms of the...