New adult high blood pressure guidelines and what they mean for you
Under the new guidelines, nearly one-half of the U.S. adult population has hypertension
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Nurse practitioner misreads genetic testing results, causing unnecessary hysterectomy and double mastectomy
When faced with a recommendation for surgery or involved treatment, it is a good idea to get a second opinion
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Why neurological examinations are important
Some doctors ignore patients and skip neuro exams, and instead choose to focus on computerized lab and radiology results
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What can nurse practitioners and physician assistants do in Texas?
A physician has to supervise the care and prescriptions of nurse practitioners and physician assistants under written, signed agreements
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Infant spit-up medications increase bone fracture risk later in childhood
Some doctors are prescribing medications for babies that are not FDA approved for children less than one year old
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Risk factors for sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is fatal 95% of the time, but in those who survive, fast treatment is the key
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Study: Few medical students & new doctors are competent in basic clinical skills, like measuring blood pressure
Medical students, residents, and fellows often have inadequate supervision by fully-trained attending physicians
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A simple rule for when to ask your doctor for a referral to a specialist
"Rule of three" recommends consulting a specialist if there is no firm diagnosis after three doctor visits
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Research shows that many doctors need to work on communicating with their patients
It is dangerous when doctors will not listen to their patients' concerns
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When you add breathing problems to a sore throat, it is time to get medical help
Epiglottitis can cause a life-threatening obstructed airway
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