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The myth of the sexist doc

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Many women have the perception that doctors do not take their medical complaints as seriously as men's. However, a non-scientific test of that hypothesis showed no significant difference in treatment. A physician's specialty or biases seemed to influence diagnosis more than gender.

Author: Abraham, Laurie
Publisher: Time Inc., Health
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1997
Health aspects, Analysis, Evaluation, Women, Physician and patient, Physician-patient relations, Physicians, Medical professions, Women's health, Sex discrimination

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Ticked off

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Hiking and especially sleeping in the wilderness can put people in danger of tick infestation, which should be prevented, as new tick-borne diseases are frequently being discovered. Ways to prevent oneself against ticks, including the proper clothing to wear, is described.

Author: Stuart, Roger
Publisher: Active Interest Media
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1997
Prevention, Control, Ticks, Tick-borne diseases

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Lyme disease, which was first identified in the 1970s, can have a variety of symptoms including arthritis, fatigue, depression, headaches, and poor vision. However, the treatment and even diagnosis of Lyme disease remain controversial within the medical community.

Author: Abraham, Laurie
Publisher: Time Inc., Health
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1995
Care and treatment, Cover Story, Lyme disease

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