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Do omega-3 fatty acids prevent cancer or cardiovascular disease?
Do omega-3 fatty acids prevent cancer or cardiovascular disease? A study of nearly 25,000 patients found no benefit as primary prevention (someone who does not already have the problem) of cardiovascular disease or cancer. Want more information: New England Journal … Continue reading
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Interesting nail finding
I was teaching at the residency program this week and had an interesting nail finding in a child. The girl had a rash 2 months before on her hands and feet and then all of her fingernails started peeling. She … Continue reading
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When to potty train?
As a physician of a significant pediatric population, I am often asked questions about potty training… when it goes well, it goes well. When it does not, parents think/talk about it for years. When to start potty training? More than … Continue reading
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Do Omega-3 fatty acids prevent cardiovascular disease?
Do Omega-3 fatty acids prevent cardiovascular disease? Omega-3 fatty acids are primarily found in fish oil. An American Heart Association report suggested that omega-3 supplements may reduce death from coronary heart disease, possibly through a reduction in ischemia-induced sudden cardiac … Continue reading
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Electronic cigarettes.
Electronic cigarettes E-cigarettes are popular devices that head a liquid that becomes an aerosol or a vapor. Are e-cigarettes healthier than smoking cigarettes? Long-term health effects of e-cigarettes are unknown. They are not known to be healthier. Despite this, many … Continue reading
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Burning Man. Musings from the playa
Burning Man. Musings from the playa. As I biked around Black Rock City during the 2019 Burning Man Event, I came across so many poignant signs. One that I was especially drawn to was a bright pink lounge with a … Continue reading
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The male exam.
The male exam. What is the purpose of the male exam? It should incorporate evidenced-based guidelines, focus on prevention and health care promotion, ask about substance abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, diet, exercise, safety and depression screen. Men aged 50-74 are … Continue reading
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Vaccine updates per American Family Physician magazine
Do you need an HPV vaccine? Maybe. HPV Vaccine First up was a vote to recommend that HPV vaccination be based on shared clinical decision-making for patients ages 27-45 who have not been adequately vaccinated. The question arose after the FDA … Continue reading
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Death certificates
Death certificates. What are they? What information is on these? As much as physicians want to preserve life, death certificates are also a bread-and-butter duty of physicians, especially family physicians. There is a great deal of information on the death … Continue reading
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Cholesterol
Cholesterol. I attended a lecture recently from a well-known local cardiologist specializing in cholesterol. Here are the “pearls” from the talk. What is cholesterol? Cholesterol are lipids that are carried on particles. A cholesterol panel estimates what kinds of particles … Continue reading
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