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Pica: An Unusual Symptom Of Iron Deficiency
Webster’s defines pica as “ an abnormal desire to eat substances (as chalk or ashes), not normally eaten.” In medical practice, pica is a symptom of iron deficiency. Go figure. The most common pica...
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A Primer On Malignant Melanoma
I recommend every adult should have a full body skin exam yearly by a dermatologist or a primary care physician that is competent in doing a full body skin exam. The guidelines I use in evaluating...
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Bite Wounds - Dr. Thomas Lundberg
Bite wounds, specifically from cats, dogs, and humans, can be very prone to infection. The risk of an infection is highest after cat bite wounds, and all authorities agree that preventative...
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Lessons From A Dramatic Save
S.M., a 30 something nurse, left a message for me complaining of diarrhea. I asked my usual questions... she had non-bloody diarrhea, low-grade fever, no significant abdominal pain, and no history of...
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"Battle Of The Bulge" Part 1
A very interesting study concerning the effects of diet and lifestyle on body weight was published in the June 23, 2011 edition of The New England Journal of Medicine. This study looked at changes of...
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Battle of the Bulge Pt. 2
I advise that all of my patients get a minimum of 30 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise daily. If time allows, it is ideal to get 45-60 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise daily. It is necessary...
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“Battle Of The Bulge” Part 3
The word diet is a literal and figurative "four letter word." The word has such negative connotations to most people, that I don't even mention it, or recommend it. Very low calorie diets are very...
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Male Circumcision - Dr. Thomas Lundberg
The topic of male circumcision has been in the press a lot lately, and unfortunately, all for the wrong reasons. In May, it was announced that a proposal to band the circumcision of male children in...
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B12 Deficiency
I am particularly vigilant for signs of B12 deficiency in my patients, as it is a reversible cause of dementia (if you are older than 50 I probably have you’re attention now). Our diet is replete with...
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