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How lying to your doctor about your daily habits could lead to waking up DURING surgery

How lying to your doctor about your daily habits could lead to waking up DURING surgery

People who do not tell surgeons that they smoke or consume weed could suffer a terrifying complication during surgery, doctors warn.  Dr Kunal Sood, an anesthesiologist and pain specialist in Maryland, said: ‘[Regular] marijuana use may… change how the body processes drugs… and cause anesthetics to break down more quickly. ‘That’s why it’s important to be honest with your anesthesia …

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Ronny Jackson, Trump’s former doctor, reinstated as retired Navy rear admiral – Politico

Ronny Jackson, Trump’s former doctor, reinstated as retired Navy rear admiral  Politico Rep. Ronny Jackson reinstated to retired rank of rear admiral  The Hill Navy reverses demotion of Rep. Ronny Jackson, former White House doctor under Trump and Obama  CBS News Trump officials restore Ronny Jackson’s military rank after Biden-era demotion  The Washington Post Navy reverses demotion of Rep. Ronny Jackson, former White House …

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Colon cancer doctor shares five life-saving lessons: Symptoms and risks you should know |

Colon cancer doctor shares five life-saving lessons: Symptoms and risks you should know |

Dr. Karen Zaghiyan, a prominent colorectal surgeon at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, recently shared vital advice on bowel cancer in a widely viewed Instagram video. She offers straightforward guidance for anyone concerned about or diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Dr. Zaghiyan stresses the life-saving importance of early screening, particularly colonoscopies, and urges patients to seek second opinions to ensure accurate diagnoses. …

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I’m a doctor and this is how I came off antidepressants to stop my world exploding

I’m a doctor and this is how I came off antidepressants to stop my world exploding

For decades, antidepressants have been the cornerstone of mental health treatment in Britain. For much of that time, they’ve been highly stigmatised – deemed to be symptomatic of weakness or dependency, or seen as a “zombie pill” that numbs emotions and drowns out personality. Now, more people are taking antidepressant medication than ever before: record numbers, in fact. In the …

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What is sepsis? A Maryland doctor explains the symptoms and cause.

What is sepsis? A Maryland doctor explains the symptoms and cause.

September is Sepsis Awareness Month, and MedStar Health in Maryland reports that too many still don’t know about it and its symptoms. Nearly half of adults either have no idea what sepsis is or have never heard of it, according to a recent national survey by MedStar Health. One Baltimore sepsis survivor had it when he was a teen. He …

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I’m a doctor… here are the ‘unexpected’ things I AVOID doing at all costs

I’m a doctor… here are the ‘unexpected’ things I AVOID doing at all costs

A doctor has revealed the top three ‘unexpected’ things that she tries to avoid – and some of them may shock you. The crucial information was shared in a new video posted to TikTok this week by Los Angeles-based doctor Nicole Van Groningen. Dr. Van Groningen is an internal medicine doctor, and often takes to the social media platform to debunk medical …

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Doctor reveals ‘sudden and almost obsessive craving for a certain type of food’ people often experience three months before cancer diagnosis

Doctor reveals ‘sudden and almost obsessive craving for a certain type of food’ people often experience three months before cancer diagnosis

Bizarre cravings for the likes of chocolate, pizzas and even whole lemons, are often considered unique to pregnancy.  But a similar phenomenon may be a premonition of some cancers, doctors have reported.  Research has also suggested food cravings may be associated with certain cancers including breast, ovarian and endometrial.  Yet, just as cravings and aversions in pregnancy tend to vanish …

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