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Why efforts to add new vital signs into the mix haven't taken off — and what that means for us.
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How the Medical Community Is Rethinking Its Use of Race
Clinical "calculators" predict disease risk based on relevant health information. Is a patient's race ever relevant?
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Teaching the Nose How to Smell Again
Olfactory training is helping some COVID survivors regain their sense of smell.
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A Guide To Who You’ll Meet At The Dentist
Deciphering the difference between your dental hygienist, dental assistant and other roles
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4 Ways To Manage Kids’ Dental Anxiety
Foolproof techniques for easing fear in the dentist's chair
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Hearing Loss Is No Longer Just a Senior Problem
Doctors are urging young patients to get their hearing checked sooner rather than later.
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3 Things To Know About The Malaria Vaccine
Looking at the first vaccine that protects humans from a parasitic disease
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Anxious? Tap Into Your Vagus Nerve
More and more patients are learning how the vagus nerve influences their mental health
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Basic Clinical Jargon to Know Before Getting a Diagnosis
Is it a symptom or a sign? Do "comorbidity" and "coexisting condition" mean the same thing? Here's a breakdown of common clinical terms and how to use them.
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We’ve Had The Same Four Vital Signs For Centuries
Why efforts to add new vital signs into the mix haven't taken off — and what that means for us.
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A Pretty Thorough Guide to Reading Lab Results
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