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Pain and dysfunction in a tendon, commonly the Achilles, rotator cuff or elbow tendons. Tendons respond to gradual, progressive loading rather than re...
Continue Reading : A Working Checklist for Tendon Problems
Pain and dysfunction in a tendon, commonly the Achilles, rotator cuff or elbow tendons. Key takeaways Main treatment: progressive loading exercise, of...
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The role of vitamin D in calcium absorption and bone mineralization. Calcium intake achieves less than the number suggests if vitamin D status is inad...
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The role of vitamin D in calcium absorption and bone mineralization. Key takeaways RDA, adults 19-70: 15 mcg (600 IU) a day RDA, over 70: 20 mcg (800...
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Acute injuries to muscle, ligament, tendon or bone sustained during activity. The first 48 hours and the return-to-activity decision determine most of...
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Acute injuries to muscle, ligament, tendon or bone sustained during activity. Key takeaways Early management: rest briefly, ice, compression, elevatio...
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Reducing ultraviolet exposure to the skin through shade, clothing and sunscreen. Most skin cancers are linked to UV exposure, and sunburn in childhood...
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Reducing ultraviolet exposure to the skin through shade, clothing and sunscreen. Key takeaways Recommended sunscreen: broad-spectrum, SPF 30 or higher...
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A chronic inflammatory skin condition causing dry, itchy, inflamed skin. It is managed rather than cured, and a common reason treatment fails is using...
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A chronic inflammatory skin condition causing dry, itchy, inflamed skin. Key takeaways Mainstay of care: moisturizers, used generously and often Moist...
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Blocked and inflamed hair follicles producing pimples, most commonly on the face, chest and back. It is not caused by poor hygiene, and effective trea...
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Blocked and inflamed hair follicles producing pimples, most commonly on the face, chest and back. Key takeaways Time to judge a treatment: often 6 to...
Continue Reading : Your Questions About Acne, Answered An immune-mediated condition causing thickened, scaly plaques of skin. It affects more than the skin, with associated joint disease and heart risk tha...
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An immune-mediated condition causing thickened, scaly plaques of skin. Key takeaways Associated condition: psoriatic arthritis, in a significant minor...
Continue Reading : Psoriasis: Common Questions Answered The changes in moles and skin spots that warrant assessment. Melanoma found early is usually highly treatable with simple surgery, and found late it i...
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