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2013/05/25 07:07
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Hearing loss operation has risks and benefits
Dear Dr. K: I've been gradually losing my hearing. My doctor says he can restore my hearing with a procedure called stapedectomy. Can you tell me about it? Dear Reader: To answer your question, I...
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2013/05/24 08:06
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Guidelines make student athletics safer
Dear Dr. K: I have a teenage son who plays high school football, so I'm interested in the new concussion guidelines. Can you tell me what they say? Dear Reader: In March of this year, the American...
American Academy of Neurology Komaroff Harvard Medical School
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2013/05/22 08:06
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Painkillers can make headaches worse
Dear Dr. K: I've had a headache every day for six months, despite taking painkillers every day. What could be causing the headaches? And what can I do to stop them? Dear Reader: At the risk of...
AskDoctorK.com. Komaroff Harvard Medical School
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2013/05/21 18:06
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Many causes for sudden sleep onset
Dear Dr. K: I'm 40 years old and in good health. But lately I've been falling asleep suddenly during the day. What could be causing this? Dear Reader: I hope it's not from reading my column. If it...
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2013/05/20 10:40
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PMR symptoms respond well to prednisone regimen
Q. I have polymyalgia rheumatica. My doctor has prescribed prednisone, but I'm worried about the long-term effects of this treatment. How long will I need to take it? A. Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)...
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2013/05/18 08:06
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Treating vasculitis
Dear Dr. K: My father recently saw his doctor, complaining of fever, fatigue, joint pain and rashes. His doctor suspects vasculitis. What is vasculitis? How is it diagnosed and treated? Dear Reader:...
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2013/05/17 08:06
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Doctors see inside with an ECG
Dear Dr. K: I recently had an electrocardiogram and my doctor gave me a copy of the tracing. Can you tell me what I'm looking at? Dear Reader: When the 20th century began, more than 100 years ago,...
Komaroff Harvard Medical School
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2013/05/15 00:07
2013/05/15 00:07
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How to stop a toddler from biting
Dear Dr. K: Today at the playground my toddler bit another child. How can I make sure she doesn't do this again? Dear Reader: Lots of toddlers between 1 and 3 years go through biting and/or hitting...
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2013/05/14 09:20
2013/05/14 09:20
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ASK DOCTOR K: Take steps now to prevent bone loss
DEAR DOCTOR K: I'm a woman in my 40s. Both my mother and grandmother had osteoporosis. What can I do now and in the coming decades to reduce my risk? DEAR READER: All people lose bone as they age. For...
Vitamin D Harvard Medical School Komaroff Boston
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2013/05/13 10:42
2013/05/13 10:42
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All of us yawn, and no one knows why
Q. I yawn a lot. My friend said this is a sign my brain isn't getting enough oxygen. Is that true? A. Most of us yawn more often in the early morning and late evening. Does it mean you're tired?...
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2013/05/11 07:06
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Take steps to prevent Alzheimer's wandering
Dear Dr. K: My husband has Alzheimer's disease. Last week he left the house, and it took us hours to find him. How can I prevent him from wandering again? Dear Reader: One of the most dangerous and...
Alzheimer's Association Komaroff Harvard Medical School
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2013/05/10 07:06
2013/05/10 07:06
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Guidelines still call for Pap tests
Dear Dr. K: I'm a woman in my 30s, and I've never had an abnormal Pap test. Do I still need one every year? Dear Reader:The answer used to be yes. This helped ensure that you had regular Pap tests to...
Komaroff Harvard Medical School
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2013/05/08 03:06
2013/05/08 03:06
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Strategies to ease belching
Dear Dr. K: I belch a lot more than I used to, and I feel an uncomfortable fullness in my upper abdomen after eating. Are there any natural ways to treat this? Dear Reader: If you're belching and...
AskDoctorK.com. Brussels Komaroff Harvard Medical School
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2013/05/07 09:20
2013/05/07 09:20
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ASK DOCTOR K: A gluten-free diet can relieve gas ...
DEAR DOCTOR K: I'm a healthy young person, but I tend to have a lot of gas, bloating and diarrhea. Could a gluten-free diet help me? DEAR READER: Gluten-free eating is essential for people with celiac...
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2013/05/07 07:06
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Steps to 'fluid management'
Dear Dr. K: I have mild urinary incontinence. I've heard that something called "fluid management" can help. Dear Reader: It can, and it's a simple concept. The less water in your bladder, the less...
National Academy of Sciences Komaroff Harvard Medical School
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2013/05/06 10:42
2013/05/06 10:42
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Low back pain can have many causes, treatments
Q. I have low back pain. A friend of mine with back pain had surgery, but I want to avoid that. What are my options? A. There are many different causes of low back pain, and therefore many different...
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2013/05/05 07:06
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Odds good on corneal transplants
Dear Dr. K: I'm scheduled to have a corneal transplant. What can I expect during this procedure? Dear Reader: The cornea is the clear, round "window" that allows light to enter the front of the eye....
AskDoctorK.com. Komaroff Harvard Medical School
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2013/05/04 07:06
2013/05/04 07:06
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Flush baby's tear ducts to prevent infection
Dear Dr. K: My infant has already had three tear duct infections. What's causing them, and how can I prevent another one? Dear Reader: At the inner corner of each eye is a tiny little sac where tears...
Komaroff Harvard Medical School
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2013/05/03 00:06
2013/05/03 00:06
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Reading labels is a healthy habit
Dear Dr. K: I know fruits and vegetables make the healthiest snacks. But can packaged foods also be part of my healthy snack arsenal? Dear Reader: There's no doubt that many packaged foods are not...
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2013/05/01 08:06
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HPV shot advised for boys, girls
Dear Dr. K: My 14-year-old daughter got the Gardasil vaccine, which protects her from cervical cancer caused by HPV. But boys can get HPV, too. Should my teenage son also get the vaccine? Dear...
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