Subject Index
Welcome
to the Index of Subjects from A to Z for
the Medical News Reports
The index will be updated every three
months
Click on the numbers after the subject
to link to the report(s) about the
subject
**Special Reports are at the end of the
index**
A
ADHD {107 } and social media {87 }
Abdominal aortic aneurysms {68 }
Abdominal approach to low back
surgery {91 }
Abortion Issues (protection for
healthcare professionals) {89 }{90 }{128 }
Abuse-sex slavery and other
types {117 }
Acne rosacea,types, treatment {71 }
Actinic keratoses of the skin {103 }
Aortic valve replacement
surgery, TAVI (Trans-aortic
valve implantation) {65 }
Abuse - cyber/sexual/physical {39 }
{64 } bullying {61 }
human/domestic
{62} {88 }
child abuse {63 }
{64 }
Types {63 }
Nursing home, seniors {65 }
opioid stimulant {76 }
Acetominophen (Tylenol) for
arthritis {80 }
Achilles tendon injuries {89 }
Acupuncture for pain {78 }
ADHD (Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder) {58 }
Addiction, opioid, narcotic {47 }
Treatment and recovery {58 }
Addison's disease {57 }{124 }
Adrenal gland disorders, cancer,
tumors {57 }
Adrenaline injectors for acute
allergy attacks {80 }
Aerobics for chronic pain {79 }
Aging Skin(resurfacing
techniques, Retin-A, chemical
and laser peels {124 }
Alcohol
abuse {72 }
Alcoholic
hepatitis {85 }
Alcoholism
{57 }
{85 }
Alcohol
withdrawal syndrome {85 }
Aldosterone {61 }
ALS
(Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) {33 }
Allergy {14 ,
16 } skin, treatment, antihistamines,
Nasacort {25 }
{76 }
food allergies (dairy,nuts, shellfish) {67 }
Diagnosis, treatment {51 }
Penicillin {68 }
seasonal, inhalent allergy treatment {76 }
nasal {92 }
causes of asthma, treatments, allergy
shots {96 }
{110 } Allopathic
physicians (MDs)
{86 }
Alopecia
Aerata {124 }{125 }
Alopecia,
types
{94 }
Alternative therapies versus
complementary therepy {75 }
Alzheimer's disease and dementia {93 }
{107 }{125 }
Amalgam (mercury) dental fillings {112 }
Ambien {98 }
American
Cancer Society Guildelines - mammography
{50 }
colorectal cancer, prostate cancer {78 }
Amyloid in
multiple myeloma {64 }
Anaphylaxis {67 }
Ancestry
Genetic Testing {111 }
Androgen
(testosterone) deprivation and prostate
cancer {73 }
Anemia,
iron deficiency, aplastic, sickle cell,
hemolytic, Fanconi's {68 };
B12{106 };
Pernicious {128 }
Aneurysms
including aortic and intracranial {24 ,
28 } (also see vascular); brain,
berry {98 }
Angiotensin-renin system {61 }
Animal/human bond {79 }
Ankle
injuries {89 }
Ankylosing
Spondylitis {126 }
Antibody
tests for COVID-19 {100 }
Antibodies
and Covid {107 }
Antibiotics for dental procedures in
joint replacement patients {66 }
Antibiotics for pnemonia {95 }
Antibiotics, shorter courses {118 }
Antibody
COVID testing {119 }
Anticoagulants {46 }
{82 }
Antidepressant Medications {50 }
Antihypertensives that treat
heart failure {61 }
Antiradiation Drugs {130 }
Antisocial Personality Disorders
{55 }
Alzheimer's Disease (also see Dementia)
{12 ,
45 }
Antibiotics {6 ,
9 ,
16 } and Probiotics {83 }
Unnecessary Prescribing {35 }
Antiobiotics and resistant bacteria {112 }
Anticoagulants (see also blood thinners)
{34 ,
47 }{79 }
Antidepressants (see also depression){36 }
difficult issues {83 }
{102 }
Antihistamines {51 }
Anti-inflammatory medications (JSAIDs)
uses, side effects {59 };
ibuprofens {116 }
Antioxidants (also see supplements) {10 ,
11 }
Anxiety
disorder, social {72 }
Aortic
aneurysms {68 }{108 }
Aortic
valves disease {63 }
Pacemaker for OSA to treat {25 }{96 };
sleep machine recall {116 }
Appendicitis—antibiotics vs surgery {112 }
Appointments, doctor's, prolonged
waiting time {70 }
shrinking time
{86 }
Aromatherapy {81 }
Arrhythmias-atrial fibruillation, other
atrial arrhythmias {59 }
Arterial
disease of the lower extremeties {69 }
Artery,
carotid, obstruction {51 }
Arthritis,
gout {5 }{115 },
osteoarthritis {10 ,
11 }, rheumatoid arthritis {10 ,
11 }, Psoriatic {11 ,
40 }{126 } Sjogrens Syndrome {7 },
Surgical correction {12 },
Meds {28 },
Osteo Comparison of Treatments {38 ,}
chondroitin sulfate/glucosamine
supplement
{62}
Arthroplasty of the hip {77 }
Aspartame-sugar substitute-Nutrasweet,
Equal {63 }
Asperger's
Syndrome {52 }
Aspiration
in pneumonitis from gastric reflux {81 }
Aspirin {22 ,
47 }
Uses, side effect, prevention of
cardiovascular disease {59 }{92 }{131 }
side effect in comparison to NSAIDS,
anticoagulants {80 }
Assault,
Sexual
{86 }
Asthma {8 ,
12 ,
13 ,
77 }
{96 }{102 };
inhalers {115 }
Atherosclerosis of abdominal and pelvic
vessels, obstruction, thrombosis {68 }
Athlete's
foot {75 }
Atkin's
Diet {97 }
Atopic
dermatitis {67 }
eczema {68 }
Atrial
Fibrillation {59 }
asymptomatic, risks {72 }
and strokes {79 }
causes of clots and emboli {96 }
Attire for
Doctors {83 }
Autism {52 }
{88 }
Autistic
spectrum disorder and sleep problems {53 }
Autonomic
nervous system {61 }
Defects and hypotension {87 }
Autoimmune
diseases{127 }{128 }; alopecia areata{125 }
Autoimmune
diseases-Addison's, Myasthenia Gravis,
and Sjogren's disease (124 )
B
BMI and
cardiovascular disease {79 }
BRCA gene
mutation and cancer risks {72 };
ovarian and breast cancer {95 }
Back pain,
surgery {27 }{91 },
spine issues, sciatica, anatomy of
spine, back muscles {17 ,
19 ,
22 ,
23 ,
26 ,
27 }; new approaches, disc herniation
{91 }
Bacteria,
gut {25 }
{60 }
Bacteria and resistance to antibiotics,
MERSA and others {112 }
Bad
doctors and lawyers {83 }
Balance
disorders {53 }
Baldness,
types and treatment
{94 }
Balloon
Sinuplasty {54 }
Bariatric
surgery for obesity vs drug therapy {131 }
Barrett's
esophagus from gastric reflux {81 }{130 }
Basil cell
skin cancer {108 }
Behavioral
therapy and smoking cessation {73 }
for chronic pain {81 }
Benign
Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
{62}
Benzodiazepines, increases opioid use {76 }
Bernie
Sanders Health Care Plan {52 }
Berry
Aneurysms {127 }
Big Pharma
and Television advertising; off-label
drugs
{62}
{83 };
price gouging
{86 }{95 }
Bisexual
STDs {46 }
Binge
Eating {46 }
Biosimilar
drugs {83 }
Bipolar
Disorder (also see manic depression) {12 ,
13 }{110 }
Birth
Control Medication {40 }
Blackouts
- Syncope {86 }
{87 }
Bladder
diseases, interstitial cystitis {72 }
Bladder
Incontinence {124}
Bladder Infection, Incontinence,
Cancer {16 ,
17 ,
19 ,
20 }{58 }{65 }
Bladder
Issues includes cancer, infection,
incontinence, stones {16 ,
17 ,
19 }
Bladder
Stones {60 }
Bleeding,
upper gastrointestinal, anticoagulant {47 }
Blood and
blood products {130 }
Blood
cancers treated by stem cell therapy {63 }
Multiple myeloma {64 }
Blood clot
removal after stroke {76 };
in cancer patients prior to diagnosis {93 }
Blood
count, complete (CBC) {67 }
Blood
diseases {67 }
Blood
Pressure, medications falls {42 };
Measurements and new guidelines {51 }{75 }
Blood
Thinners (see also anticoagulants){34 }{82 }
and reversal agents {98 }
Bone density testing - DEXA scan
{70 }
Bone marrow {67 } transplants- stem
cell therapy {63 }
Side effects {63 }
For multiple myeloma {64 }
Borderline Personality Disorders
{55 }
BPA-bisphenol (toxin in
plastics){39 }
Brain
Stroke (see stroke)
Aneurysm (see aneurysm){98 }
Cancer (see cancer), tumors,
polio virus treatment {39 }
Degenerative diseases (see
specific disease)
Tumors
(malignant, Benign) {68 };
glioblastoma and electrical field
therapies {87 }
Brain Fog Causes {118 }
Bran Health Supplements {97 }
BRCA gene mutation {17 ,
42 }
BRCA gene mutation in breast
and ovarian cancer {27 }
treatment options {56 }
Density Issues
(thickness) {13 }{94 }
Estrogen and
Menopause{110 }
Implants, complications, cancer
lymphoma {78 }
Stages
of Breast Cancer {24 }
Types: Estrogen positive, HERS
positive, Triple negative {78 }
Updates 2021 {116 }
Breast MRI's for high risk
breast cancer patients {68 }
Breast Reconstruction
After prophylactic mastectomies
{27 }
After cancer surgery {27 }
Breast Surgery, cosmetic,
reconstruction, reduction {65 }
Broken Heart Syndrome {84 }
Bronchitis {77 }
Bronchodilators for asthma {96 }
Buprenorphine (suboxone)
treatment for opioid addiction {58 }{70 }
Bulimia {46 }
Bullying {13 }
{61 }
Burnout {65 }
physician {67 }
BUN - test for kidney function {56 }
C
CA-125-ovarian cancer {57 }
CBD-medical marijuana-medical
uses {106 }
CDC- Commuicable Diseases
Center-Viruses Zika {50 }
CDC guidelines for COVID-19{115 }
COPD-chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease {77 }{102 }
CPAP (continuous positive airway
pressure) machines, options {69 };
trouble shooting{96 };
different masks {96 };
recall 2021 {116 };
masks for sleep apnea and COVID {124 }
CPR-new guidelines for technique
{51 }
Calcium sores for coronary
arteries, CTscans {78 }
Canadian drugs for Americans {83 }{97 }
Cancer-Cervical {82 }
Cancer cured by unproven and
quack methods- no evidence {93 }
Cancer deaths 2020 {97 }
Cancer-general subjects, cancer
advances, screening {6 },
cancer treatment and Survivorship
Handbook - special reports, skin {5 },
Breast Guidelines 2015 {Special
Report } kidney cancer {66 }
Blood
for {35 }
Link to obesity {47 }
Liver {50 }
Women
(female cancers) {12 }
Vaccine
{39 }
Survivorship-side effects of
cancer treatment-fatigue {54 }
Testicular {88 }
Cancer 2016 update, deaths,
screenings, survivors {59 }
Breast implants {91 }
Cancer immunotherapy {78 }
Cancer pain {84 }{97 }
Cancer progress 1971-2022 {124 }
Cancer risk for kids from
invitro fertilization {108 }
Cancer screening, breast, when
to stop testing
{94 } {96 }
Cancer screening rates -
progress report 2018 {83 }
Cancer-skin,surgery, Moh's
surgery {108 }
Cancer Statistics {97 }
Cancer survivorship issues -
recurrence and second cancers {73 }{84 }
Cancer treatment side effects {89 }{92 }
Candida Albicans (yeast) vaginal
infections, STDs {49 }
Cannabidiol (derivative from
marijuana) for seizures, pain {80 }
Cannabinoid (marijuana) therapy
{63 }{76 }
Cannabis and chronic pain {81 }
CBD oil {87 };
cannabis and opioids value? {93 };
and cancer {106 }
Care-End of Life {52 }
Cardiac (see also heart failure,
heart attack, myocardial, infection,
carditis, arrhythmias),
Special
Reports {9 ,
21 ,
23 ,
28 ,
29 }
Arrest
{21 }
Cardiac
events {23 }
Defibrillator for cardiac arrest {11 }
Cardivascular disease nutrition,
diet, waist size, metabolic syndrome {78 };
prevention with statins {114 }
Cardiomyopathy {115 }
Cardioversion for atrial fibrillation
{59 }
Caregiver abuse of elders {65 }
CaringBridge.com (a survivors
website) {7 }
Carotid artery obstruction,
treatment, surgery, stent {51 }
Carotid disease {28 ,
31 }
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome {10 , 11 }
Cartels-Big Pharma is the worst {89 }
Cataracts {8 ,
44 }
Catatonia {92 }
Celiac Disease (Gluten sensitivity) {14 ,
20 }{67 }
Central Sensitivity Syndrome, chronic
fatigue {84 }
Cephalosporins (Keflex) cross=allergy
reactions with penicillin {68 }
Cereve Sleep System {56 }
Cervical, spine, surgery {21 }
Cervix, Cervical cancer caused by HPV
virus {60 }
{84 } Screening guidelines {63 }
Chantix for Smoking Cessation {50 }
Charcoal Detoxication {97 }
Chemobrain {53 }
Chemotherapy {11 }
For advanced
colorectal cancer {58 }
For breast
cancer {78 }
Drug
interactions {98 }
Chicken pox and shingles {74 }
Child abuse {63 }
Sexual {64 }
genital mutilation {66 }
allergies {67 }
Child adversity consequences {127 }
Child molestation {71 }
Childhood Obesity {44 }{81 }
Childhood leukemia {70 }
Children and hypertension screening {114 }
China and Coronavirus {98 }{119 }
Chinese medicine-acupuncture,
acupresure {78 }
Chiropractors-pain management {76 }
Chlamydia Infections {49 }
Chocolate {8 }
Cholectystitis {53 }
Cholecystectomy {53 }
Cholesterol - Lipids {4 ,
5 ,
24 }
In Diet
{39 }
Management {90 }, alternative for
treatment {55 }
Chondroitin/glucosamine (treatment of
arthritis){39 }{62}
sulfate value {66 }
Chronic pain management {76 }{79 }
and behavioral therapy {81 }
Cigarettes (see also tobacco) {25 }
E type
update {53 }
Menthol,
FDA Banning {118 }
Ciprofloxin antibiotic complications
{88 }
Circadian Rhytms {117 }
Climate Change
{128 }
Clitoral cosmetic surgery {66 }
Clinical trials for brain tumor
patients {68 }
for FDA approval {81 }
{98 }
Clinton Healthcare plan {58 }
Clot removal after stroke {76 }
Clostridia dificile gut infections {60 }
Clotting from J&J COVID vaccine
{119 }
Cochlear implants, diversity issues {112 }
Coffee and health benefits {81 }{110 }
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Anxiety,
Depression {50 }
Cognitive impairment from cancer
treatment {53 }
Colds vs Sinusitis {25 }
Cologuard-screening test for colon
cancer {57 }
Colon cancer screening value {89 }
Colon Cleansing {97 }
Colon Diverticulitis {116 }
Colon functions {56 }
Colon Polyps {117 }
Colonoscopy
Bowel Preps {36 }
Colorectal cancer screening {57 }{58 }{78 };
increases in younger people {71 };
new guidelines 2021 {117 }
Combinations of drugs can be
dangerous (gabapentins and opioids) {71 }
Communicable diseases from immigrants
{93 }
Companion pets and health benefits{79 }
Complementary (also alternative
medicine) {27 }
Complete Blood Count (CBC) {67 }
Complications (postoperative){39 }
Compulsive disorder {54 }
Concierge Medicine {56 }
Concussion (see also head trauma) {12 }
Conduction abnormalities of the heart
{66 }
Consequences-unintended from the
pandemic {118 }
Constipation {12 }
Contact lens {88 }
contacts that change with
light {77 }
Contraceptives {40 }
Convalescent Plasma {100 }
Coronavirus (COVID-19) {100 };
treatments {106 };
unintended consequences {106 };
vaccine update{106 }
Coronary artery calcium scoress-calcification
and cardiovascular disease {78 }
Cortisone {57 },
spray for nasal allergies {92 };
inhalers for asthma {96 }
Cosmetic facial fillers {103 }
Cosmetic surgery
In men
{30 }
Breast {65 }
genital
surgery-labiolplasty, vaginoplasty {66 }
Cost, healthcare {43 }
{55 }
Cough and gastric reflux {92 }
Cough, persistent {103 }
Covid-19 {102 };
treatments {106 };
unintended consequences {106 };
Vaccine {108 }{109 }{119 };
genetic variants {109 };
testing {109 };
wearing masks {109 },
herd immunity {109 }Updates
for March 2020, vaccines, schools {110 };
COVID-19 update--infections, vaccines,
immunity, nursing home, case load and
mortality, schools, variants {111 }
COVID-19—variants, vaccines, and travel
requirements {112 } {114 };
updates 2021{115 };
side effect, safety of vaccines, not
following the science, boosters, length
of immunity, children {117 }updates
2021 {119 };new
tests and long term syndrome and
subvariants of Omicron {124 };updates
June 2022 {125 };
updates July 2022 {126 };
Pandemic mismanagement, vaccines,
treatments {127 };
COVID-rebound, vaccines, BA.4/5 fall
vaccine {128 };
Updates 2022 {130 };
Omicron bivalent booster fall 2022 {131 }
Cowden's syndrome and cancer risk {72 }
Creatnine test for kidney function {56 }
Cushing's Disease {57 }
Cyberdating (abuse){39 }
Cyberterrorism in health systems {70 }
Cystitis, interstitial {72 }
Cystoscopy {58 }
D
Vitamin D, deficiency, sunlight,
chronic diseases affected by {82 }
DT's alcohol withdrawal {57 }
Dairy related allergy
(intolerance-lactose) {67 }
cardiovascular disease {83 }
Daytime drowsiness therapy for
sleep apnea, and narcolepsy {92 }{115 }
Death from vaping
{94 }
Death rates
Cancer
{25 }
{59 }
In the US 2014 {55 };
Top causes 2018
{86 }
With dignity {83 }
Debt
(medical bankruptcy){39 }
Decaf
vs caffeinated beverages {64 }
Defibrillator - cardiac- infections {73 }
Dehydration {7 , 8 }{67 }
Delta
Variant {115 }{116 }{118 }{119 }
Dementia {5 }
Alzheimer's Disease {12 ,
45 }{93 }
Types {107 }
Dense
breasts, screening options, risk for
cancer {56 }
Dental
(see also oral) {10 ,
11 } surgery in joint replacement
patients (antibiotics) {66 }
Dental appliances for sleep apnea {69 }
Dental decay from gastric reflux {81 }
Dental fillings and
amalgam—controversy over removing {112 }
Dental prostheses for sleep apnea {96 }
Depression {7 ,
8 }{83 }{102 }
Teens {98 }
Treatment (antidepressants) {36 }
caused by medication {79 }
Influence on smoking cessation {73 }]
In pregnancy and
postpartum-screening for
Dysautonomia
{87 }
Psychotic Depression {92 }
Depression and nasal spreay
treatment-ketamine {92 }
Dermatitis {67 }{68 };
Eczematoid {127 }
Dermatomyositis {128 }
Detox
Diets {97 }
DEXA
scan for osteoporosis {55 }
for bone density {70 }
Diabetes including diagnosis, type 2{106 },
complications, skin manifestations, foot
{15 ,
16 ,
17 ,
18 ,
19 ,
20 ,
22 ,
23 ,
24 ,
25 ,
29 } Ketoacidosis {26 }
Diabetes neuropathy
{94 }
Diabetes Treatments and prediabetes
{117 }
Diabetic Drugs and weight loss {114 }
Diabetic Guidelines - stastins,
blood sugar, HBGA-1C, lipids {49 }
Dialysis, kidney
{62}
Diarrhea, treatment guidelines {56 };
viral {96 }
Dietary Supplements {97 }
Dieting Myths {50 }
Diet and cardiovascular disease {78 }
Diets
Alkaline {97 }
Atkin's {97 }
DASH {97 }
Dubrow {97 }
Fasting {97 }
Golo {97 }
Healthy Heart {34 }
JLO {97 }
Keto {97 }
Low Carb {97 }
Low Sugar {97 }; Low sugar versus low fat {77 }
Mediterranean {25 }{97 }
Noom {97 }
Pills {7 }
Paleo
{97 }
Plants Based
{97 }
SEBO
{97 }
SIRT
{97 }
Vegan
{97 }
Best 2017 (US News and World Report)
- Dash Diet, Mediterranean diet
{73 }
Racial differences in COVID-19 {112 }
Diplomats, U.S. and neurological
symptoms in Cuba {81 }
Disability, insurance {22 ,
31 }
Disc
lumbar surgery-new innovations {91 }
Discharge Instructions (hospital){39 }
Discount drug websites {83 }
Diseases of the colon {56 }
Diverticulosis, Diverticulitis {56 }{116 }
Dizziness {53 }
DOs-osteopathic
physicians-difference from MDs
{86 }
Doctors
(see physicians) {2 ,
30 } profile {67 }
Differences between MDs and DOs {86 }
In training {36 }
When to switch {35 }
Visits-time
is shrinking {86 }
Operating outside the U.S. on Americans?
{93 }
Doctor and Nurse Shortages 2022 {131 }
Domestic Violence
{62}
Donald Trump healthcare plan {51 }
Donations, blood {130 }
Driving autos and aging
{94 }
Drug addiction {58 }
Drug Crisis {107 }
Drug Importation from Canada {97 }
Drugs
Illegal {25 ,
30 }
Cost {43 }{69 }{77 }{83 }{97 }{119 }
Pricing {57 }
Generic {89 }
Interactions{64 }
Psychological-gene testing {67 }
Dry eye
syndrome {77 }
Dry
mouth syndrome, xerostomia, causes,
consequences, treatments, products {72 }
Dry
needling {78 }
Duodenum-small bowel disease {54 }
Dupuytren’s contracture of the hand {111 }
DVT,
Deep Vein Thrombosis, leg {45 }
Dyskinesia-tardive, drug induced {110 }
Dysmorphia - body {61 }
E
EPI pen
injectors {65 }
Ear wax
impaction, treatment {72 }
Eastern
Medicine {86 }
Eating
Disorders, Bulimia, Binge {46 }
Ebola
infection {31 ,
32 ,
34 ,
35 }
Eczema-allergic dermatitis {67 }{127 } exzematoid dermatitis {68 }
E-cigarettes {25 ,
28 ,
50 } {53 }
abuse by youth{64 }
success in smoking cessation {73 }
Mod-Pol-Juuling {81 }FDA
ban {83 }
addicting kids {85 }
pulmonary injury, deaths, explosions
{94 };
FDA Approved
{118 }
Education (medical){40 }
Efudex
for precancers of the skin {103 }
Elbow
injury-tennis elbow {74 }
Elderly
abuse {65 }
Elderly
healthcare - is it ever time to stop
preventative medication and when to
consider refusing treatment because of
age {70 }
Elderly
people and medications {107 }
Electrical Field treatments for brain
tumors {87 }
Electrical nerve stimulation for pain {77 }{78 }
Electronic medical records {81 }
Eliquis
{47 }
Embolism from leg veins {79 }
Emphysema {77 }{102 }
End of
Life Care {52 }
{61 }{83 }
Endocrine glands - system (see also
specific glands, pituitary, thyroid,
parathyroid, ovary, testes, pancreas) {31 ,
32 ,
34 }
Endometriosis{126 }; uterine and pelvic {85 }
Endorphines and pain relief, placebo
effect {78 }
Endoscopic sinus surgery {54 }
Energy
drinks {12 }
Eosinophilic esophagitis {67 }
Epidural injections {77 }
Epilepsy {74 }
Epinephrine use in anaphylaxis {67 }
Epipen
(adrenalin) injectors for acute allergy
attacks {80 }
Epistaxis-nosebleeds {86 }
Erectile dysfunction {24 }{84 }{130 }
Erythropoietin, kidney production {56 }
Esophageal - cancer, reflux (GERD) {8 }
hiatal hernia
Esophagitis (Barrett's) {41 },
Esosinophilic {67 }
Esophagus, Achalasia {41 }
Estrogen {15 }
(see also ovaries, breast) therapy for
menopausal women, new guidelines {72 }
positive breast cancer treatment {78 }{110 }
Euthanasia for humans {83 }
Exercise and cardiovascular disease {78 }
treatment for chronic pain {79 }
Exercises for plantar fascilitis, tennis
elbow {74 }
Eye,
Macular Degeneration {43 }
Cataracts {44 }
Doctors, the difference {98 }
Glaucoma {41 }{126 }
F
Facet injections for pain {77 }
Facial fillers {103 }
Famvir, Treatment for Shingles {52 }
Fanconi's anemia {68 }
Fast
foods {12 }
see also foods
Weight Gain {39 }
Fast
tracking drugs {81 }
Fats
(see also lipids) {24 }
Fatigue
from cancer treatment {54 }
Fatigue
Syndrome, Chronic {13 }
FDA
(see healthcare issues, pharmaceutical
companies) {23 }
FDA and
decision making 2022 {124 }
FDA
approval of specific types of stem cell
therapy {63 }
FDA
approval of one e-cigarette
FDA
Banning Menthol Tobacco {118 }
FDA
drug approval process {81 }{93 }
FDA how
groups get around the rules {63 }
FDA
regulations for E-cigarettes {53 }
FDA and
dietary supplements {86 }
FDA
trying to ban menthol in tobacco {126 }
Fecal
tests for colon cancer {57 }
Fecal,
implants {24 }
transplants to treat intestinal disease
{60 }
Female
(sexual dysfunction){44 }
Female
physicians {67 }
Fenofibrate treatment for cholesterol {55 }
Fentanyl Crisis 2022 {124 }{125 }
Fentanyl-synthetic opioid overdose {70 };
deaths in US {126 }
Fetal
Alcohol Syndrome {57 }
Fibrillation (Atrial) {59 }
Fibroids {32 }{85 }
Fibromyalgia {12 ,
25 }
Financial fraud of elders {65 }
Financial pain from cancer treatment
{84 }
Finger
Trigger {25 }
Fish
oil (see Omega) {3 ,
19 } best and worst to eat {64 }
Fitness
and fat - heart attack study {79 }
Flesh
eating bacteria {6 }
Flu Bug
Status 2020 {98 }
Flu
shots {22 ,
Report } vaccine for 2017-2018 update
guidelines {68 };
flu drugs {95 }
Flu symptoms {83 }{95 }
Flu syndrome, symptoms, vaccine {74 }
for 2018-2019 {81 }
{85 }
Flu vaccines {103 }{119 }
Fluoride therapy for dry mouth
syndrome {72 }
Fluorouracil for precancers of the
skin {103 }
Folic acid benefits {82 }
Food (see diet, vegetables, fruits,
food chart, addiction,
report ) {12 ,
13 ,
15 ,
27 } allergies {67 }
Cooking oils {22 }
Fats {22 }
Pomegranate {33 }
Popcorn calories {28 }
Addiction {27 }
Smoothie recipe {24 }
Red yeast rice {22 }
Spices {18 ,
20 }
Food borne illness {9 }
Superfoods {6 }
Food
stamps {16 }
Food
poisoning, food borne illnesses {70 }
Foot
injury-plantar fascilitis {74 }
Foster
homes, effects on children {114 }
Fraud
in Medicaid and Medicare {84 }
Fractures-hip {77 }
Fruits
(see foods)
Functions of the colon {56 }
Functions of the kidneys {56 }
Future
of Medicine Series {25 ,
26 ,
27 ,
28 }
Fungal
diseases (meningitis, pulmonary, steroid
injections) {11 }
Fusion
(Spinal, Lumber) {52 }
G
Gabapentins (neurotin and lyrica) {71 }{93 };
for neuropathy
{94 }
Gall bladder disease {53 }
Gallstones {53 }
Gardasil vaccine for HPV virus
prevention {60 }{82 }
Garlic and other herbs {64 }
Gastrointestinal (see specific
diseases of the esophagus, stomach,
pancreas, liver, gall bladder, small
and large intestine, rectal, anal)
GERD (see reflux) {8 ,
16 }
Gastric
reflux {81 }{92 }{96 }
Gastritis, bleeding {47 }
Gay,
medical issues {46 }
Gender,
dysphoria {45 }
Gene
testing to select best
medication-psychological {67 }
Genital
Cancers caused by HPV {50 }
Genital
cosmetic surgery {66 }
Genital
mutilation of children {64 }
Genetic
markers, LBGT {46 }
Genetic
causes of cancer {72 }
Genetic
Testing, 23andme {52 },
for breast cancer treatment {78 },
ancestry {111 }
Genetic
Variants and COVID-19{109 }
Genetics and Cancer {109 }
Generic
drug prices {89 }
Genital
herpes {46 }
Genotyping for best medications {67 }
Gingivitis {71 }
Glaucoma {41 }{126 }
Glioblastoma-innovative electrical field
treatments combined with chemo {87 }
Gonorrhea, STDs, vaginal, penile, eye {49 }
Government (see healthcare issues, VA,
Obamacare, Medicare, Medicaid, FDA) {1 ,
4 ,
8 ,
9 ,
10 ,
14 ,
15 ,
16 ,
18 ,
20 ,
21 ,
23 ,
28 }
Genital cancers {60 }
Generic drugs {83 }
Genetic - causes of cancer,
counseling, markers and cancer
treatment {59 }
Genetic testing {22 ,
27 ,
31 }
Melanoma {10 }
Mutations {27 }
BRCA {27 }
GERD
(see reflux) {8 ,
16 }
Glioma
of the brain {68 }
Global
disease, outbreaks and epidemics {9 }
Global
healthcare-universal-socialized {88 }
Global
Warming
{128 }
Glioblastomas of the brain {68 }
Glucosamine (see also supplements) {28 ,
39 }{97 }
Gluten
free foods, sensitivity, celiac disease
{14 ,
20 }; present in restaurant food {91 }
GoFundMe and bogus treatments {106 }
Golf
injuries & preventative exercises {85 }
Gout
(see arthritis) {5 }{80 }
Gouty
Arthritis {115 }
Government dependency {50 }
Graft
versus Host Disease (from transplants
and stem cell therapy) {63 }
Grains
and diabetes {83 }
Grandparents raising grandkids
{112 }
Green
Energy Myths
{128 }
Guidelines, screening, lung {41} HPV
vaccination in children {60 }
Guillain Barre' Syndrome {125 }
Gum
disease {71 }
caused by dry mouth syndrome {72 }
Gut
(gastrointestinal infections) infections
{60 }
H
H
Pylori infections causing peptic ulcers
{60 }
HERS
positive breast cancer {78 }
HPV
vaccine, cancers {84 }
HPV
virus-human papillma virus, vaccines,
cancers caused by, infections {82 }
HPV
virus testing {60 }
Hair
loss, from chemotherapy (cooling caps){10 };
types, treatments, transplants
{94 }
Hamstring injuries {89 }
Hand/finger contractures-Dupuytren’s {111 }
Hand,
hygiene {32 }
Harassment-sexual {64 }{86 }
Head
trauma, injury (see also concussion) {13 }
Headache
Migraine {26 ,
27 ,
33 }
Tension {37 }
Cluster {37 }
2021 Pain {119 }
Health
benefits of animals {79 }
Health
fads, failures and fixes {91 }
Health
screenings (see also screenings)
Healthcare and Socialism {100 }
Healthcare concerns 2022 {127 }
Healthcare costs {46 ,
47 }{91 }{119 }
Healthcare issues {1 ,
4 ,
8 ,
14 ,
15 ,
18 ,
20 ,
21 ,
23 ,
27 ,
28 ,
29 ,
34 ,38 ,41 }
Also govt FDA {27 }
Medicare and Medicaid {34 }, Obamacare,
medical insurance, VA {31 }
Healthcare Gone Crazy {38 }
Healthcare plan of Donald Trump {51 }
Healthcare
plan Sanders {52 }
Healthcare plan Trump {59 }
Single Payer System
{62}
New options-smart medicine using
technology {75 }
Costs
-factors for rising costs {76 }
for illegal immigrants {79 }
Healthcare statistics {78 }
Hearing
loss
{10 , 11 ,
28 }
Heart
attacks, fat, and fitness {79 }
Heart
block, AV {66 }
Heart
disease and aspirin protection {80 }
Heart
disease and high triglyceridemia and
heart disease {93 }
Heart
failure {28 ,
29 }{61 } attack {7 ,
10 ,
11 ,
21 }, arrhythmia {9 },
see also cardiac {9 ,
21 ,
23 ,
28 ,
29 }, cardiovascular events {23 },
Function {61 } Healthy heart diet {7 }
Mechanism {61 }
Symptoms {61 }
Treatment {61 }
Atrial Fibrillation {59 }
mitraclip to treat {82 }
Heart
month-statistics on heart disease {73 }
Heart
valve disease {63 }
surgery {65 }
Heat
Stroke, exhaustion {44 }
{67 }
Heel
Pain {119 }
Hemoglobin {67 }
Hemolytic anemia {68 }
Hemorrhoids {25 }
Hepatitis (A, B, C, toxic, alcoholic) {6 ,
47 }
alcoholic {85 };
A outbreaks and vaccine {96 }
Herbs
for health; interactions with
medications {64 }
Herd
Immunity and COVID-19 {109 }{114 }
Hereditary causes of cancer {72 }
Hernias
{88 }
Heroin
{47 }{58 }
overdose (addiction with or without
fentanyl) {70 }
Herpes
simples, genital herpes {46 }
Herpes
Zoster {10 ,
11 }, {52 }
{95 } infection {13 }
shingles {52 }{74 }
Hidradenitis supprativa {88 }
High
risk breast cancer patients use of MRI's
{68 }
Hillary
Clinton Healthcare Plan {53 }
Hip
fractures {77 }
Hippocratic Oath {49 }
Hoarding syndrome {71 }
Hodgkins disease, lymphoma {71 }
Holistic medicine {86 }
Homeless medical issues {76 }
Homeopathic medicine {86 }
Hormone
replacement therapy
{55 }
therapy for menopausal women, new
guidelines {72 }
Hospice
care {61 }{70 }{83 }
Hospitalist {54 }
Hospitals {18 ,
26 ,
31 }, infection {13 },
Discharge Instructions {39 },
Best in US 2015 {44 }
HIV,
AIDS {46 }
HPV
(Human papilloma virus) {46 }
and vocal cord cancer {92 }
HPV
testing at the time of a pap smear test
{63 }
Human
abuse-child abuse {63 }
Human
Trafficking {92 }
Hydration {44 }
Hypertension, anti-hypertensive meds {8 };
Measurements using blood pressure cuff {51 }
Caused by renin/angiotensin elevation {56 }
new guidelines for diagnosis and
treatment {75 }
Mild hypertension-should it be treated
with meds? {87 }
Hypochondriasis {50 }
HPV -
Human Papilloma virus (see also viruses)
{27 ,
29 }, oral salivary test for oral HPV
{8 }
, Virus infection {50 }
Hydronephrosis of the kidney {60 }
Hyperhydrosis-abnormal sweating {88 }
Hypotension-postural orthostatic {87 }
I
IVP
(Intravenous pyelogram) {58 }
Ibuprofen versus aspirin; and nighttime
urinary urgency {80 };
anti-inflammatory drug update 2021 {116 }
Ileum-small bowel disease {54 }
Illegal
drugs, designer drugs {21 },
Molly {21 }
Illegal immigrants and healthcare
costs {79 }
Illegal immigrants and the diseases
they bring to America {93 }
Image, Body {61 }
Immunity from COVID-19 infection and
vaccine
{114 }{115 }
Immunity levels on infected patients
and those vaccinated {111 }
Immune checkpoint inhibitors
treatment for cancer {78 }
Immune System {61 }
Immunity, natural from COVID
infection {119 }
Immunocompromised patients and COVID
vaccine {119 }
Immunosuppressive treatment for
transplant patients {63 }
Immunotheraphy {61 }
{78 }{92 };
for cancer, seasonal allergies,
asthma{96 }
Implants, breast {65 };
breast and cancer-recalls{91 }
Impulse disorder {91 }
Incontinence, urinary, stress {83 }
Infection in cardiac devices
(pacemakers and defibrillators) {73 }
Infections, viral HPV - Zika {50 }
Infertility in sons with obese or
overweight mothers {109 }
Influenza cases fall 2022{131 }
Inhalers for asthma {96 }
Insurance, health (see healthcare
issues)
Disability {22 ,
31 }
Influenza{98 } vaccines, illness, Tamiflu
(see also vaccines, viruses) {2 ,
28 },
Special Report , vaccine guidelines
2017-2018 {68 }
for 2018-2019 {81 }
Inner
ear disease, vertigo {53 }
Insomnia (also see sleep abnormalities)
{23 ,
24 }{98 };
Insomnia drugs {125 }
Incontinence (see also bladder, pelvic
prolapse) {16 ,
17 ,
19 ,
20 }
Inflation Reduction Act
{128 }
Influeneza Immunization effectiveness
for adults 2017
{62}
Injuries - brain, head {13 ,
14 } concussion {12 },
lightning {9 }
Insomnia {56 }{76 }
Insured
Americans, discussion {55 }
Intelligent surgical knife for cancer {107 }
Intensivist {54 }
Interactions (adverse) between aspirin
and NSAIDs {80 }
Interferons and COVID 19 {107 }
Intestinal infections and probiotics {83 }
Interstitial cystitis {72 }
Intrauterine device (IUDs after
pregnancy) and STDs {90 }
Invitro
Fertilization {108 }
Iron
deficiency anemia {68 }
Irritable bowel syndrome (see also
Celiac, Crohns, Ulcerative Colitis {14 }
J
J&J COVID vaccine and safety
concerns--clotting {119 }
Jaundice, pancreatic cancer {51 }
Jaw joint disease {90 }
JLO Diet {97 }
Jock Itch {49 }
Joint - replacement {12 ,
40 },
(also see Arthritis){10 ,
11 ,
12 } replacement and dental
surgery-need for antibiotics {66 }
revision surgery {66 }
Juuling-e-cigarettes and dangers for
youth {81 };
e-cigarettes, vaping, flavoring
{94 }
Juul sales
skyrocket-kids in danger {86 }
K
K2 (synthetic marijuana)
{80 }
Keflex allergy crossover with
penicillin
{68 }
Kidney {22 }
Functions and tests
{56 }
stones {60 }
cancer {66 }
Ketamine-nasal spray for depression
{92 }
Ketoacidosis, diabetic [26 }{106 }
Keto Diet
{97 }
Kidney infections
{58 }
Kidney renal artery stenosis
{68 }
Knee replacement- total
{79 };
robotic {97 }
Kratom synthetic opiate
{58 }
overdose, deaths, abuse {74 }
for pain-dangerous {93 }
L
Labioplasty, genital cosmetic surgery
{66 }
Labrynthitis {53 }
Lactose intolerance {8 ,
14 ,
26 } {56 }{67 }
Laminectomy {52 }
Laryngoesophageal refulx from gastric
acid {81 }
Laser Peels {124 }
Laser treatments for vaginal
disorders {66 }
Lasik surgery-dangers {86 }
Late breaking news {26 }
Lawsuits for medical malpractice {74 }
Lawyers TV ads {95 }
Lead toxicity, causing cardiovascular
disease {76 }
Legal rights for sick patients {81 }
Legalization of marijuana {106 }
Lesbian, medical issues {46 }
Leukemia as result of Polycythemia
Vera, Myelproliferative neoplasms {68 }
Leukemiaa, lymphatic (lymphoblastic),
myelocytic (myeloblastic) acute,
chronic, adult, childhood {70 }
Leukoplakia, oral {11 }
Life Expectancy {35 }
decreasing in the US {88 }
Lifestyle and life expectancy {80 }
Lipids (see also fats) {1 ,
24 ,
37 }
Management {1 ,
24 }
Cardiovascular Disease, Omega-3
Therapy {109 }
Lithotripsy for kidney stones {60 }
Liver Cancer {50 }
Loan Student Forgiveness
{128 }
Loneliness and social media {87 }
Long term covid {118 }
Low back pain {26 }
Low calorie sugar substitutes {63 }
Lucira-home test kit for COVID 19 {107 }
Lumbar spine surgery {52 }{91 }
Lung cancer screening, new blood test
to help with selection of candidates {80 };
in smokers{98 };
update 2021 {116 }
Lung damage from e-cigarettes, vaping
{94 }
Lupus {7 }
Lyme disease {80 }
Lymph node anatomy and function {71 }
Lymph system {71 }
Lymphatic leukemia, acute, chronic,
adult, childhood {70 }
Lymphatic System {61 }
Lymphogranuloma Venereum {49 }
Lymphoma, types {71 },
complication of breast implants {78 }
Lynch syndrome, cancer risk {72 }
Lyrica {71 }
M
MRI's for high risk breast patients {68 }
MRI's for brain tumors {68 }
Macular Degeneration (eye){42 ,
43 }
Malaria {8 }
Male enhancement surgery {66 }
Male pattern hair loss
{94 }
Mammogram guidelines 2017 {68 };
comfort {91 }
Mammography-new guidelines for
screening {50 }
Dense breasts (options 2-D VS 3-D) {56 }
false and positive results {66 }
Mandates for COVID vaccine {119 }
Manic depression (see bipolar
disorder) {13 }
Marijuana, medical, illegal {10 ,
30 ,
38 }{87 } laws {63 }{87 }
use for chronic pain {76 }
approval for seizures {80 };
medical and social uses {106 }
Marxism, Socialism
{128 }
Massage therapy {78 }
Mastectomy, bilateral, prophylactic {56 }
Maternal death rates {130 }
Maternal mortality prevention
bill {87 }
Measles outbreak update July
2019 {91 }
outbreaks and vaccine controversy {95 }
Meat, red, controversy {95 }
Medical
Crisis
{31 }
Errors
{8 }{74 }
News,
late breaking {5 ,
6 ,
7 ,
8 }
Education {40 }
Medical Diagnoses missed {108 }
Medical Marijuana and marijuana
laws {63 }
Medical tourism-Americans having
surgery outside the U.S. {93 }
Medicare {3 ,
4 ,
12 ,
15 ,
23 ,
34 }
{82 }
Part
D-medication plan {55 }
should they cover vision, hearing
and dental services {67 }
Part B and D Drugs {83 }
Outlook costs {79 }
{119 } fraud {84 }
Spending update 2019 {85
Medicare for all proposal {91 }
Mandates for COVID vaccine {119 }
Advantages and Disadvantages {131 }
Medicaid (see also Obamacare) {6 ,
20 ,
24 ,
26 } fraud {84 }
Medications - allergy, NSADS {28 },
Anti-hypertensives (also blood pressure
meds){8 },
bone, cancer, cold, diet pills, GI,
generic {31 },
heart, hormones, pain, narcotics {27 ,
34 }, statins {13 ,
29 } interactions {64 }
shameful prices {69 }
when to stop {70 }
errors {74 }
depression as a side effect {79 };
compliance in patients {87 }
Medication dependency by Americans
concerning {111 }
Medicine - The Future of series
{27 ,
28 ,
29 }
Alternative {27 }
Statins
{29 }
Narcotics {27 }
Also
see pain meds
Concierge {56 }
Melanoma {5 ,
10 ,
16 ,
19 }
Memory difficulties {5 }
(see also Alzheimer's Disease){4 }
Meniere's disease {53 }
Meningiomas of the brain {68 }
Meningitis - fungal, bacterial {11 }
Menopause (pre and post) {15 }
{55 };
and estrogen risks for cancer {110 }
Men's issues (symptoms ignored){11 }
Menstrual period effects on
producton {97 }
Mental Healthcare Crisis {55 }
Menthol in tobacco, banning by the FDA
coming
{126 }
Mercury containing amalgam dental
fillings {112 }
Meridians for acupuncture,
acupressure {78 }
Mesenteric artery thrombosis {68 }
Metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular
disease {78 }
Metastatic cancers to the brain {68 }
Methadone {58 }
Mehyphenidate (Ritalin)
treatment for ADHD {58 }
Microcephaly {50 }
Migraines (also see headache) {26 ,
28 ,
29 }{67 }
Head
device (Cefaly) {28 }
New treatment {91 }
Millennials and preference for
healthcare services {87 };
Traits, mental health {98 }
Mind-body connection and illness {81 }
Miscarriages {90 }
Mitraclip {82 }
Mitral valve disease and heart
failure, treatment {82 }
Mitral valve replacement surgery {65 }
Mod-Pod e-cigarettes and dangers for
youth {81 }
Moh's skin cancer surgery {108 }
Molly (see illegal drugs) {21 }
Mons pubis reduction surgery {66 }
Mosquitos-infections-viral {50 }
Mouth (see dental, oral cavity,
teeth) {10 ,
11 }
Mouth manifestations of systemic
disease {73 }
Multiple myeloma {64 }
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) {9 }{85 }
Munchausen syndrome by proxy {64 }
Muscle disorders from statins {55 }
myopathies-hereditary and acquired {89 }
Myasthenia Gravis {124 }
Myocarditis from COVID vaccine {114 }
Mycoplasma Genitalium vaginal
infections, male urethra infections {49 }
Myelocytic (myeloblastic) leukemia,
acute, chronic, adult, childhood {70 }
Myelodyplastic syndrome (polycythemia
vera, myelodyplastic disease,
mylofibrosis {70 }
Myelofibrosis {68 }{70 }
Myeloproliferative neoplasms {68 }{69 }
N
NOACs (novel
oral anticoagulants and reversal agents)
{98 }
NSAIDS(Non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs) {58 }
side effects {66 }
for arthritis {80 };
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs-outdate {116 }
Nail diseases,systemic illnesses with
nail manifestations {75 }
Naloxone {47 }
Naproxen {80 }
Narcan to reverse opiate or heroin
overdose {58 }{76 }{107 }
Narcolepsy {25 }
(see also sleep disorders){92 }
Narcotics {27 ,
34 }
Abuse {47 }
Nasal allgeries {92 }
Nasal septal surgery (septaoplasty) {54 }
Nasal sinus surgery {54 }
Nasocort {22 }
Natural Immunity, Covid {118 }
Naturopathic medicine {86 }
Neck (see also spine) {18 ,
19 }
Neuralgia, post-herpetic {52 };
trigeminal
{94 };
trigeminal headache {119 }
Neurlasta-chemo induced decrease
in white blood cells{92 }
Neuroforamen injections for pain
{77 }
Neuronitis, acute vestibular {53 }
Neuropathy
Diabetic {24 ,
25 } caused by cancer treatment {84 };
types, treatment
{94 };
post-herpetic (shingles)
{95 }
Neurotin {71 }
Neurosyphilis {49 }
News, Medical {5 ,
25 }
Nicotine addiction and e-cigarettes,
smoking cessation, depression {73 }
Nicotine Patch {31 }
Non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory meds
(NSAIDS) {28 }
Norovirus infections, outbreaks {96 }
Nosebleeds {86 }
Nurse and Dr shortage 2022 {131 }
Nurse practitioners {80 }
Nursing home abuse {65 }
Nutrition - information {23 ,
27 }, Guidelines {49 }
Label Changes for 2018 {61 }
Recommendations {63 }
cardiovascular disease {78 }
O
OB/GYN Series: BRCA gene
mutations and multiple cancers {131 }
Obamacare (see healthcare issues) {4 ,
6 ,
8 ,
22 ,
51 }
Status
in the US and alternatives {55 }{58 }
Changes by Trump {61 }
Obesity {6 ,
24 ,
25 ,
26 }{106 }
Childhood {44 }
Covid {118 }
Definition {43 }
Diet
pills {7 }
Epidemic {116 }
Hunger
hormones {45 }
Series, organ
diseases {46 ,
47 }
Obese women
and congenital abnormalities {75 }
And COVID 19 {107 }{114 }
Obesity in
pregnancy and infertile sons {109 }
Drug Vs
Surgical therapy {131 }
Obsessive compulsive disorders {50 }
{54 }
Obstructive Sleep Apnea {27 }{92 }
Obstructive sleep apnea,
diagnosis, treatment {69 }{115 }
Occupational therapy {79 }
Off-label drugs {81 }
Older people and medications {107 }
Omega-3 fatty acids {59 }
{82 }{131 } prevention of cardiovascular disease
{78 }{114 }
triglycerides, causing bleeding {82 }
Omental fat (visceral fat) and
cardiovascular disease {78 }
Omicron variant
{119 }
Ophthalmology, Otometrists, and
Opticians—the difference {98 }
Opioid Addiction {47 }
{84 },
crisis overdose {58 }{107 }
update Nov 2017 (oxycontin, percocet,
hydrocodone, etc.) {70 }
abuse, new injectable treatment {72 },
non-opiod medications to treat
chronic pain, alternative therapies
for treatment {75 }
management, overdose and treatment {82 }
Optic neuritis causes
{94 }
Oral cavity {11 }
Cancer,
care, complications of cancer,
screening for cancer {16 ,
18 }
{60 }
Manifestations of systemic
disease {73 }
Oral Medication to Treat Covid {118 }
Organ Transplantation
Origin of COVID 19; China virus {119 }
Origin of pandemic-covid {115 }
Orpharyngeal (throat) cancers {60 }
Orthostatic hyptension {87 }
Orthotics for plantar fascilitis,
foot injury {74 }
Osteoarthritis (see arthritis) {80 }
Osteopathic medicine {86 }
Osteoporosis {36 }{55 }
update Nov 2017 {70 }
and hip fractures {77 }
Ovarian cancer, cysts {57 }
; screening controversy {86 };
and BRCA genes {95 }
Ovaries {27 }
Overdose of opioids (narcotics) {70 }
Overweightness and cardiovascular
disease {79 }
Oxycontin addiction {58 }
human/animal bond {79 }
P
PNC-27-Bogus Cancer Treatment {61 }
PSA tests for prostate cancer
update 2021 {116 }
PTSD {36 }
{37 }
{38 }{84 }
Pacemakers {66 }
infections {73 }
Pain
Back {23 ,
26 }
Management {5 ,
29 }{82 }
alternatives to opiod medications {75 }
and specialists {77 }
Meds,
Narcotics {27 }
Physicians guidelines for
prescribing {59 }
Headache (see migraine) {29 }
Cluster
Tension
Shingles {52 }
Abuse, addiction, overdose {58 }
Types {75 }
Chronic {79 }
Pain injections {77 }
Painful intercourse - laser treatment
{66 }
Palliative Care {61 }{83 }
Pancreas Functions {42 };
cancer, diagnosis, treatment {51 }{102 }
Pandemic Treatment, Update April 24,
2020 {100 }{115 }
Pap Smears {25 ,
27 } {60 }
Parasympathetic nervous system {61 }
Parathyroid {34 }
Parkinson's disease {54 },
tremor {90 }
Patient Care - centered care {7 }
Paxlovid for early COVID 19 {127 }
Peanut allergy {67 }
Pedophilia {71 }
Pelvic congestion syndrome {68 }
Pelvic, pain {31 ,
32 ,
34 }
Exams (should they be performed
routinely){63 }
Penicillin allergy {68 }
Peptic Ulcer Disease {44 ,
47 }{60 }
Periodontal disease, effects on
the body, treatment {71 }
Periodontis as a result of dry
mouth syndrome {72 }
Perinatal depression screening {87 }
Personality Disorders {55 }
Petit mal seizures {74 }
Pets and humans - health
benefits {79 }
Pharmaceutical Companies (Big
Pharma) {7 ,
16 ,
17 ,
21 ,
28 }{91 }
Pharmaceuticals (see drugs, meds)
Off-label drugs
{62}
Costs {69 }
Phlebitis {79 }
Physical - exams, activity levels {7 }
therapy for chronic pain {79 }
Physicians {10 ,
30 } assistants {81 }
guidelines for treating patients with
opioids {82 }
Reimbursement {40 }
Pilates {79 }
Pills for COVID treatment {119 }
Pituitary Gland {31 }
Placebo {25 }
Effect (Mind-body connection){55 }
and pain {78 }
Plant Based Diets {97 }
Plantar fascilitis {74 }
Plaque, teeth {71 }
Plasma {67 }
Plasma cell cancers, abnormalities {64 }
Platelet disorders, thrombocythemia {68 }{69 }
Plavix {47 }{98 }
Pneumonia {11 }{95 }
Poisoning, food {70 }
Polio Virus and Brain Cancer
Treatment {39 }
Polycythemia Vera {68 },
Primary and Secondary {68 }
Polypill {49 }{115 }
Polyps, colon {57 }
Pornography affiliated with sexting {82 }
Post-herpetic neauralgia {52 }
after shingles {74 }
Postoperative Complications {39 }
Postpartum depression {87 }
{90 }
Postpartum psychosis {92 }
Pradaxa {47 }
Prebiotics {108 }
Precancers of the skin-treatment {103 }
Prediabetes, new recommendations {117 }
Pre-eclampsia{130 }
Pregnancy {18 }
Pregnancy complications {116 }{130 }
Pregnancy, effects from Covid and the
vaccine {118 }
Pregnant overweight women and
infertile sons {109 }
Premature birth {90 }
Preventative Surgery (breast, ovary){42 }
Prevention medication - is it ever
time to stop them? {70 }
Primary Care doctor shortage {106 }
Probiotics {19 }{60 }{108 }
preventing intestinal infections {83 }
Procrit-treatment for chemo induced
anemia {92 }
Prolapse, Pelvic {21 }
Prostate
Anatomy
and physiology {32 }
Benign
Prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged prostate)(BPH)
{62 }
Cancer
and screening {33 }{116 }
Prostate cancer therapy—proton vs
standard radiation {111 }
Diagnosis of Cancer {34 }
Side
Effects of Cancer Treatment {38 }
Staging
of Prostate Cancer {35 }
Treatment Options for Cancer {36 }
Proton vs standard (photon) radiation
for localized advanced prostate cancer {111 }
Psilocybin, LSD {63 }
Psoriasis, skin, arthritis {40 }{126 }
Psychedelics therapy for
psychological disorders {63 }
Psychiatry, shortage of doctors {55 }
Psychogenic illness-mass hysteria {81 }
Psychogenomics (gene testing for
proper medications) {67 }
Psychological disorders-impulse
disorder {91 }
Psychological therapy for chronic
pain {81 }
Psychosis, schizophrenia {49 }
Psychosomatic disorders {50 }{102 }
therapeutic options {81 }
Psychotic disorders and schizophrenia
{92 }
Pubic Lice {49 }
Public Policy (see government)
Pulmonary embolism {46 }
Pulmonary valve disease {63 }
Pyelonephritis (kidney infection) {58 }
Q
Quack methods for disease {93 }
Questions to ask when being
discharged from the hospital {73 }
Quick note series-should pelvic exams
be routinely performed while performing
a pap smear test {63 }
R
RSV (Respiratory synctial virus)
infections {131 }
Radioablation for pain {77 }
Radiation for prostate cancer—proton
vs standard therapy {111 }
Radiation induced coronary
artery calcification {78 }
Raynaud's Disease {100 }
Reconstruction (replacement)
Breast
{27 }
Facial
Joint
(partial, total)
Skin {108 }
Rectal cancer on the increase {71 }
Recurrence of cancer (cancer
survivorship series) {73 }
Recurrence scores for coronary
arteries - CT scan {78 }
Red blood cells {67 }
Reflexloogy {78 }
Reflux - gastro-esophageal {8 }
GERD {41 }
Meds and Influence of COVID 19 {107 }
Registered nurses {80 }
Rehabilitation for chronic pain
conditions {79 }
Relaxium {125 }
Religion and medicine {82 }
Remedies (over the counter)
Cold {2 }
"Home"
Unproven (alternative)
Quack
Renal artery stenosis (Kidney) {68 }
Renin-Angiotensin System {61 }
Replacement Surgery (shoulder){39 ,
40 }
knees {79 }
Research, cancer {12 },
Special Report
Respiratory illness, allergy {12 ,
13 }, asthma {13 },
pneumonia {11 },
COPD {13 }
Restless leg syndrome {53 }
Retin-A {124 }
Reversal Agents for Anticoagulants {98 }
Rheumatoid arthritis {80 }
Right to Try Act for experimental
drugs {81 }
Ritalin for ADHD {58 }
Robotic surgery {79 };
for knee replacement {97 };
status {111 }
Roe Vs Wade {125 }{126 }
Rotator Cuff {39 }
Running injuries {89 }
S
SSRIs (serotonin
reuptake inhibitors)
{50 }
STD's
{82 }{90 }
Safety and Covid
Vaccine
{118 }
Saliva disorder, dry
mouth syndrome, contents of saliva
{72 }
Salivary gland
disease, dry mouth symptoms
{72 }
Salt {11 }
Scabies
{49 }
Scalp-Itchy-Causes {39 }
Scandal, VA {42 }
Schizoaffective
disorder
{92 }
Schizophrenia
{49 }{92 }
Scleroderma {125 }
Screening, childhood
hypertension
{114 }
Screening, colorectal
cancer
{57 }
cancer after 70 {70 }
Screening Guidelines
(lung){41 },
(breast) {special
report }, youth
{49 }
for colorectal an dprostate cancer {78 }
Screening for CT scans
for lung cancer, new blood test to
select candidates for screening
{80 }
Second cancers
{73 }{116 }
Second medical or
surgical opinions
Seizure disorders
{74 }
Septoplasty
{54 }
Service dogs
{79 }
Sex, adolescents and
teens
{46 }
Sex Slavery
{117 }
Sex trafficking
{92 }
Sexting and
consequences
{82 }
Sexual abuse, assault,
harassment {64 }
{86 }
Sexual Dysfunction
Female {39 }
from medical conditions and treatments
{84 }
Sexually transmitted
diseases-viral-Zika
{50 }
Shingles (Herpes
Zoster) {10 ,
11 } {95 }{74 }
Treatment, vaccine, symptoms
{52 }
{74 }{83 }
Shingrix vaccine for
shingles
{95 }
Shoulder {39 }
(Replacement){39 ,40 }
Side effects of NSAIDs
(anti-inflammatory drugs) - aspirin,
Aleve, Nuprin Advil, Ibuprofen
{59 }
Side effects of cancer
treatment
{53 }{89 }{92 },
fatigue {54 }
Side effects of
chemotherapy
{78 }
Side effects of
immunotherapy
{96 }
Side effects of pain
meds
{71 }
Side effects of
statins
{114 }
Silicone breast
implants
{65 }
Single payer
healthcare plan, socialized medicine
{52 }{62} {63 }
Sinuses {25 },
Sinusitis Vs cold {25 }
surgery
{54 }
Sinusitis, chronic,
acute
{53 }
Sjogrens Syndrome {7 }
(also see arthritis)
{77 }{124 }
Skeletal anatomy
{76 }
Skin
Allergies {16 }
Cancer {5 }
(Vitamin B3){43 }
{65 };
treatment {103 }
Diseases
Care {65 }
Sunscreens {5 } {65 }
Testing for food allergies
{67 }
Slavery, sex and
other types
{117 }
Sleep {24 ,
25 }
Apnea {6 ,
Report } {69 }
Insomnia {24 }
Narcolepsy {25 }
Abnormalities in autism Apnea
{53 }
Testing
{69 }
Sleepiness-daytime
meds
{115 }
Sleeping Pills
{98 }
Smell abnormalities,
anosmia {35 }
Smoking {25 }
(see tobacco, cigarettes), Quitting {38 }
{50 }
{89 }, benefits
of quitting {102 },
teens {53 },
E-Cigarettes {53 }
Weight gain {89 }
Lung Cancer Screening {98 }
Snoring {6 }
Social anxiety
disorder
{72 }
Social media-health
consequences
{87 };
And Millenials {98 }
Social Security
Updates 2022
{126 }
Socialism
{50 }{128 } ;
Marxism Concepts {127 }{128 }
Socialized Medicine
{52 }{62} {63 }
Spice, synthetic
marijuana
{80 }
Spinal adjustments by
chiropractor, different techniques
{76 }
Spinal cord injections
and implants
{77 }
Spinal nerve anatomy
{76 }
Spinal Surgery, fusion
{52 }
Spine (cervical) {18 ,
19 }disorder for pain
{76 }
Spirituality and
medicine
{82 }
Spleen
{71 }
Spondylitis
{80 }
Spondylolisthesis of
the Spine
{52 }{76 }
STDs (sexually
transmitted diseases, viral causes)
{46 ,
47 }
(moluscumcontagiosum {47 }
{49 }
Statins {4 ,
8 ,
13 ,
27 ,
43 } {114 }{131 }
Treatment, alternative, intolerance,
myopathy
{55 }
Questionable value in elderly {85 }
cardiovascular disease prevention {114 }
Stem cell
transplants for multiple myeloma {64 }
bone marrow
{67 }
transplantation for leukemia {70 }
Stem Cell
Treatments
{97 }
Stomach,
functions {43 }
ulcers
{60 }
Stretch Marks
{109 }
Stroke {4 }
Comparison of Treatments {38 }
Clot Removal
{
38 ,41 }
Sleep Disorders
(obstructive, central apnea, narcolepsy) {21 ,
23 ,
24 ,
25 }
Smoking (see also
cigarettes and tobacco) {25 }
cessation methods (e-cigarettes,
behavioral therapy)
{73 }
Spirometry for COPD
{77 }
Statins {24 ,
27 } (See also lipids)
{49 };
Reduction of cardiovascular mortality {109 }
Statis dermatitis
{79 }
Stem cell transplants
for heart failure-unproven
{83 }
Stem cell therapy;
types;scams
{63 }
clinics {77 }
Stenosis, spinal
{52 }
Stool fecal tests for
colon polyps and cancer
{89 }
Stress urinary
incontinence
{83 }
Stroke {23 ,
25 ,
26 ,
27 } caused by atrial fibrillation,
warnings of stroke
{72 };
and TIAs {117 }
Suboxone { 47 }
Substance abuse
criteria
{73 }
and sexting {82 }
Sugar {4 }
Substitutes
{63 }
and cardiovascular disease {78 };
sugar and yogurt {87 }
Sugar-Babies College
Girls
{100 }
Sugarless gum (Xylitol)
{22 }
Suicides
{102 };
(PTSD, youth,
young adults {98 } , general population,
military, veterans) {11 ,
38 ,
39 ,
51 } {89 }
assisted
{83 }
Sunscreens {29 }
(see also skin) {65 }
Supplements{27 }
Glucosamine {28 }
Lavender (27 , 28 }
Omega 3 {19 }
Vs. real food {13 }
Fraud {38 }
Dietary {98 } -interactions with
medications {64 };
poor regulation
{86 }
Sugar and tooth
decay
{72 }
Sunscreens (UVA,
UVB), SPF meaning
{103 }
Sunscreens-blood
levels (mineral sunscreens)
{89 }
Surgery - head, oral
cavity, throat, larynx, neck, spine,
chest, lung, heart, abdomen,
extremities/joints {12 },
genitals
Complications {39 }
Preventative
{42 }
Skin Cancer, Moh's
Surgery {108 }
Surgery-robotic-status {111 }
Surgical techniques
for sleep apnea {69 }
Surgeon (choosing) {13 }
Surveillance for
prostate cancer
{78 }
Survivorship, cancer,
issues
{53 }
{54 }
Seting-abnormal-hyperhydrosis
{88 }
Sweeteners
(artificial) {35 },
sugarless gum {22 }
Swine Flu (H3N2) {8 }
Sympathetic nervous
system
{61 }
Syncope-black outs
{86 }
Syphilis
{49 }
T
T-Cell lymphocytes as a treatment for
breast cancer {78 }
TENS units {77 }
THC-marijuana treatments for medical
diseases {63 }{87 }
TIAs and Strokes {117 }
TMJ (temporo-mandibular joint)
syndrome {90 }
TV drug ads {89 }
Tamiflu {28 }
Tamoxifen hormonal therapy for
prevention of recurrent breast cancer {78 }
Tanning beds {8 }
Tartar, teeth {71 }
Tea vs coffee {64 }
Teen smoking {53 }
Telemedicine {107 }
Teeth (see dental, mouth) {10 ,
11 } gums {71 }
prevention of disease {71 }
Telemedicine {114 }
Tennis elbow (epicondylitis) {74 }
Terminally ill patients - when to
stop treatments and medications {70 }
Testicle (testes) cancer {88 }
disorders (non-cancer) {89 }
Testing for COVID-19 {100 }
; home testing {118 };
antibody {119 }
Testosterone {23 ,
24 ,
27 ,
30 }
Low T {23 ,
24 }
Thermiva therapy for vaginal symptoms
{66 }
Thyroid (see endocrine meds, meds) {32 }
Throat cancers {60 }{82 }{84 }
Thrombocythemia (platelet disorder) {68 }{69 }
Thrombocytopenia {69 }
Thrombophlebitis and embolism {79 }
Thrombosis mesenteric artery {68 }
Thyroid testing-new recommendations {108 }
Tick-borne disease (Lyme disease) {80 }
Tic doloreaux
{94 }
Tobacco {25 }
Toe fungus, ingrown {75 }
Tooth decay from gastric reflux
{81 }
Transgender {45 }
Medical issues {46 }
Transplant, kidney
{62}
Trauma
Head
Treatment for chronic pain, options {75 }
Treatment for COVID-19 {106 }
Treatment for multiple myeloma {64 }
late in life - when to say no {70 }
Tremors, essential, unintentional and
intentional {90 }
Trigeminal pain, shingles {52 };
neuralgia {94 }
{119 }
Trigger finger {25 }
Trigger point injections for pain {77 }
Triglycerides {30 }
and heart disease {93 }{131 }
Triple negative breast cancer {78 }
Trulicity and other weight loss drugs
{114 }
Trump, Donald healthcare plan {51 }{58 }
{59 } Changes in Obamacare {61 }
gets drug companies to delay price
increases {80 }
Turbinate, nasal surgery {54 }
Tylenol (acetaminophen) {22 }
U
Ulcer
Mouth (aphthous
stomatitis, canker sores)
Stomach
(gastric, intestinal)
Skin
Ulcerative Colitis {21 }
Ultraviolet light (UVA and UVB) {103 }
Uninsured Americans Status {55 }
Universal Healthcare
{62}
Unnecessary Prescribing of
Antibiotics {35 }
Unproven methods for cancer {93 }
Unproved treatments-snake oil {106 }
Urine Analysis Test {56 }
Uterine cancer {84 }
Uterine endometriosis, adenomyosis
fibroids {85 }
UTI (Urinary tract infection) {58 }
V
VA - Veteran's Administration {31 ,
34 }
Vaccines-influenza guidelines
for 2017-2018 {68 }
vaccines and autism (the myth) {88 };
vaccine controversy {95 };
COVID-19 {109 };
Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J Risks {109 }
Vaccinations (6 )
Cancer
{39 }
Covid-19 {103 }{108 }
HPV (Gardasil) {50 }{82 }{95 }
Influenza , Shingles {74 }
Flu {83 }{103 }
Shingles (Singrix){83 }
Hepatitis A, B{95 }{96 }
Vaccines for
COVID-19—effectiveness-Pfizer, Moderna,
and Johnson and Johnson {112 };
unvaccinated issues {115 };
COVID, flu, boosters and future {119 }
Vaccines for rotovirus infections {96 }
Vaginal cancers {60 }
Vaginal mesh implants for stress
urinary incontinence {83 }
off the market {89 }
Vaginoplasty {66 }
Valtrex for Shingles {52 }
Vaping, dangers {94 }
Varicella zoster virus (Shingles) {74 }
Varicose veins {79 }
Vascular disease of the abdomen,
pelvis {68 }
lower extremities {69 }
Vasculitis, Autommune Types
{128 }
Vegetables (see foods) {9 }
Verteral back surgery-new
innovations {91 }
Vertigo {53 }
Veterans-PTSD-Suicide {38 ,
39 }
Violence - human bullying {61 }
Viral caues of STDs, HPV,
herpes, hepatitis, HIV-AIDS {46 }
Viruses
HPV {27 ,
29 }
Influenza
Zika {50 }
Visceral abdominal fat and
cardiovascular disease {78 }
Vitamins {9 ,
25 } interactions with medications {64 }
understanding vitamins {82 }
Vitiligo {127 }
Vocal cord cancer and HPV virus {92 }
Voltaren {59 }
Vulvar cancers {60 }
W
Waist size and cardiovascular disease
{78 }
Waiting time for doctor's
appointments {70 }
Watchman procedure to prevent blood
clots {96 }
Wax, ear, impaction, treatment {72 }
Wegener's Granulomatosis
{128 }
Weight gain from antidepressants {83 }
and smoking cessation {89 };
weight gain and treatment {131 }
weight Loss drugs {114 }
Welfare costs {84 }
Wellness {1 }
White blood cells {67 }
disorders (neutropenia, leukocytosis)
{69 },
white blood cell different types &
functions {69 }
Withdrawal from antidepressants
{83 }
Women
Issues {12 }
Cancer
{13 }
X
Xarelto {47 }
Xerostomia (dry mouth syndrome) {72 }
Xetia for cholesterol therapy {55 }
Xolfluza and the flu {107 }
Xylitol (sugar), products to prevent
tooth decay {72 }
Y
Yeast Infections (vaginal) {49 }
Yoga {32 ,
33 ,38 }
Cardiovascular Effects {38 }
Positions to help back pain {60 }
Poses
for everyday {64 }
Chronic pain management {79 }
Youth Screening Guidelines for Health
Screeings {49 }
Z
Z packs (Erythromycin) {6 }
Zika Virus {50 }
Zinc {100 }
Zinc, does it help colds? {71 }
Zostavax vaccine for Shingles {52 }
Zovirax for Shingles {52 }
Special Reports
American Cancer Society Breast
Guidelines 2015
Best US Hospitals 2013
Brown
Recluse Spider
Cancer Advances 2012
Food Chart
Handbook on Cancer Treatment and
Survivorship Facts and Figures
Heart Rescue
Influenza, vaccine, controversies
Questionable Medical Treatments
Sleep Apnea
Stroke Indicators
Runaway Prescription Drug Prices
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