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Monthly Archives: January 2022
Patients: The Risks Of Colonoscopies Over 75
Dermatitis: Symptoms & Treatment Of Eczema
Atopic dermatitis is a sensitivity disease of the skin, similar to asthma in the lungs, hay fever in the sinuses and food allergies in the gut. It’s a chronic condition and tends to flare periodically. The symptoms vary. Adult eczema often occurs in patches on areas of the body prone to friction or sweat. If those self-care steps don’t help, your dermatologist may prescribe topical or oral medications, or other therapies.
COVID-19: A REVIEW OF THE BEST RAPID AT-HOME TESTS
New high-tech Covid-19 tests promise better and earlier detection of the virus—similar to a PCR test. WSJ’s Joanna Stern (and her mannequin clone) tried out the Detect Covid-19 Test and Cue Health Monitoring System to see how they compare with rapid antigen tests. Photo illustration: Ryan Trefes/ WSJ
Technology: Lung Cancer Robotic Surgery (Video)
Inside the OR: Lung Cancer Robotic Surgery
Northwestern Medicine Thoracic Surgeon Samuel S. Kim, MD, explains a breakthrough in lung cancer surgery.
Multiple Sclerosis: The Early Signs & Symptoms
MS symptoms vary depending on the brain or spinal cord area that’s affected. According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, more common symptoms include:
- Fatigue so extreme it interferes with ability to function at home and work.
- Numbness or tingling often felt in the torso, face, arms and legs.
- Problems with walking because of balance, muscle weakness, stiffness or fatigue.
- Visual issues such as blurred vision and pain with eye movement.
- Dizziness and vertigo with feelings of being off balance or lightheaded.
- Constipation or loss of control of the bowels.
- Bladder issues.
- Problems with cognitive function like short-term memory and processing.
Diagnosis: Warning Signs Of Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer accounts for about 3% of all cancers in the United States and about 7% of all cancer deaths. Because it’s hard to detect early, it’s important to recognize any symptoms that occur. Find out what to look for and when you should talk to your provider with this helpful video from Cleveland Clinic.
Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:28 What is pancreatic cancer? 0:58 What are the warning signs of pancreatic cancer? 2:46 When to talk with your healthcare provider about symptoms of pancreatic cancer
DOCTORS PODCAST: MEDICAL & TELEHEALTH NEWS (JAN 23)
A weekly podcast on the latest medical, science and telehealth news.
Doctors Without Waiting Rooms 