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SNHL most common category of hearing loss
I developed sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) due to lupus in 2019. It affects high-pitched tones, and it makes it harder to hear in a crowd. It’s confusing because sometimes I am able to hear high-pitched tones. I just finished nursing school and will be working with patients soon. Are there any treatments for this?
July 26, 2024
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Some medications can increase risk of heat-related illness
July 24, 2024
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Herniated disk causes, symptoms and treatments explored
I have back pain that my co-worker thinks might be due to a herniated disk. She had one, and our symptoms are similar, including numbness down my leg. She got hurt carrying moving boxes, but I haven’t done any heavy lifting. How does a herniated disk happen? What’s the treatment?
July 24, 2024
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How to Apply Sunscreen Correctly
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States.
July 24, 2024
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Stroke recovery: it’s in the genes
July 24, 2024
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Patients taking weight loss medications require proper nutrition
July 23, 2024
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This summer, guard against pests for you and your pets
Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding turkey tail mushrooms, companion animals for people living with PTSD, and tattoo ink.
July 22, 2024
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New treatment to delay type 1 diabetes in children available at UCLA Health
Teplizumab can help kids who are at risk of getting type 1 diabetes, says Dr. Christina Reh of UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital.
July 22, 2024
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Recognizing and addressing heat-related dangers
My landscaping business keeps me outside a lot, and my son has a job as a line cook. We both worked through heat waves last summer that made our jobs dangerous. Can you please write about how to know if you’re in trouble with the heat and what you can do about it?
July 19, 2024
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More on evaluating surgery for cervical spinal stenosis
Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding spinal stenosis, improving blood sugar, and colonoscopy procedures.
July 18, 2024
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Increase in drownings highlights importance of water safety
Our 3-year-old daughter almost drowned when she fell into a neighbor’s pool last summer. She’s going to be OK, but she is still facing some medical problems. This has made us aware that water safety is actually a health issue. We hope you might address this in an upcoming column.
July 15, 2024
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Meet the official team physicians of USA Basketball
July 15, 2024
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Super-agers retain cognition through lifestyle, genetics
I keep hearing the term “super-ager,” but the meaning isn’t clear. I’ve heard it used about older adults who stay physically healthy, who live to be 100 or who have a good memory. Is there a definition? Is someone a super-ager because of lifestyle or genetics?
July 12, 2024
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New study attempts to link keto diet and anxiety
I’ve been thinking about trying a keto diet. A friend had good results when she used it to lose weight. I was already worried so much fat would be bad for my health. Now I’ve read that a high-fat diet can cause anxiety. Is that true?
July 10, 2024
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Brain neurotransmitter receptor antagonist found to prevent opioid addiction in mice
July 8, 2024
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Lifestyle changes key to managing fatty liver disease
I recently learned I have fatty liver disease, which I want to try to heal. How do you detox the liver? I have also been having issues with patches of dry, scabby skin. When I went gluten-free, it got better, but it didn’t completely go away. Could that be related to fatty liver disease?
July 8, 2024
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Oncology nurse finds her niche training others around the world
July 8, 2024
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Being present is one way to help dying friend
My friend was diagnosed with multiple myeloma 10 years ago. His chemo is no longer working, and his doctors say there’s nothing else to be done. He has accepted whatever is coming. He has lost weight, and sometimes the pain is bad. How can I help him?
July 5, 2024
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Smoking a huge risk factor for peripheral artery disease
I have recently been advised that I have peripheral artery disease. I would like to know more about what that is. What types of restrictions might the diagnosis place on me?
July 3, 2024
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7 signs of a hormonal imbalance — and what to do about it
There are many conditions that can cause hormonal dysfunction. Recognizing the signs of a hormonal imbalance can help you get the relief you need.
July 3, 2024
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