Don't hold the questions

Article Abstract:

Many physicians are likely to prescribe drugs before discovering the underlying cause of a condition. A third of tested doctors failed to ask questions and thus discover that a hypothetical patient's stomach pain was caused by taking aspirin.

Research, Medical history taking

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When your doctor doesn't know

Article Abstract:

A mysterious illness is not a sufficient reason to stop consulting other doctors for treatment. Doctors are not persons to be afraid of. They are the right persons to obtain information from regarding a certain illness.

Care and treatment, Diseases

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Watch those triglycerides

Article Abstract:

A panel of physicians has recommended that doctors monitor the level of triglycerides in patients' blood. It is believed that high triglyceride levels increase the risk of heart disease.

Health aspects, Prevention, Heart diseases, Triglycerides

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