Cardiology
Why more patients are surviving an aneurysm
(HealthDay)—New treatments mean aneurysms are no longer an automatic death sentence, specialists say.
Apr 15, 2019
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News tagged with family doctors
Medications
Risk of over-medication increases with age
As people get older, the more likely they are to take several different medicines on a regular basis. However, this increases the risk of adverse effects, including interactions between the various active agents. Electronic ...
Apr 4, 2019
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Health
Why sleep training will not hurt your child
Throughout my medical training, I thought putting an infant to sleep was as simple as putting them down in a bassinet or a crib. When parents approached me complaining of how difficult it was to get their infant to sleep, ...
Mar 29, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
FDA alerts more doctors of rare cancer with breast implants
U.S. health officials say doctors should be on the lookout for a rare cancer linked to breast implants after receiving more reports of the disease.
Feb 7, 2019
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Health
Managing gender dysphoria in adolescents: A practical guide for family physicians
As a growing number of adolescents identify as transgender, a review aims to help primary care physicians care for this vulnerable group and its unique needs. The review, published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), ...
Jan 21, 2019
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Sleep disorders
The causes and complications of snoring
Nearly half of adults habitually snore when they sleep.
Jan 17, 2019
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Health
Most Americans lie to their doctors
(HealthDay)—As many as 4 out of 5 Americans withhold important information from their doctor that could prove crucial to their health, a new study shows.
Dec 4, 2018
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Pediatrics
About half of teenagers have never talked to doctor alone, study finds
About half of American teenagers have never visited doctors without a parent or guardian present, despite recommendations that such visits begin about age 13, a study led by a Chicago researcher shows.
Nov 26, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Women's wellness: Tips for guiding girls to a healthy body image
Girls often face significant pressure to look attractive. The quest for a perfect body or appearance can take a heavy toll, though. Find out what you can do to help young girls develop and maintain a healthy body image and ...
Nov 16, 2018
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Health
Exercise is medicine, and doctors are starting to prescribe it
There is a movement afoot (pun intended) to get more people exercising by involving their family doctors.
Nov 16, 2018
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