Understanding The Role Of Ultrasounds In Hashimoto's Disease Treatment
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16 August 2016
If you were recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism due to a disease called Hashimoto's, your doctor may suggest that you undergo a thyroid ultrasound on a regular basis. This ultrasound is particularly important if you've been experiencing sore throats, painful swallowing or the feeling of a lump in your throat. These symptoms can indicate that you may have nodules on your thyroid, which is common with Hashimoto's disease. Here are some things you should know about the ultrasound procedure before you go.
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Don't Let These Issues Keep You Off Of Your Feet
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10 August 2016
Your feet change with age but that doesn't mean that you need to be less active. Many foot issues can be caught early and corrected before they cause you any problems. Pay a little extra attention to your feet every day and you'll avoid the following issues that can keep you from having an active life in your senior years.
Inspecting Your Feet Properly
After you shower or bathe is a good time to check out your feet.
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31 July 2016
Just when things are starting to cool down in the fall, something else starts to heat up: fall allergies. Pollen, mold, and other substances can make you miserable for months. The worst offender for many people is ragweed pollen. If treatments that you have used before have not been working well, you need to try some new strategies this autumn.
Causes
Most of your fall allergy symptoms are caused by the pollen released by ragweed flowers.
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Four Important Considerations When Planning Your Cardiac Stress Testing Equipment
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29 July 2016
Whether you're a cardiologist starting a new practice or an internal medicine specialist looking to enhance your services, if you're setting up a cardiac stress test lab, there's a lot to think about. Here are four considerations you don't want to ignore.
Space
Cardiac stress testing equipment takes up more square footage than you might imagine. You will need room for at least one treadmill (preferably with an extra-long deck, see below), as well as for an EKG (ECG) monitor/control station and multiple people administering the test (e.
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