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Posted by: admin on: October 10, 2011

All about tonsils

The most common complaint about tonsils relates to sore throats and pain with swallowing. While many parents say their child was diagnosed with “tonsillitis,” that doesn’t really tell you what caused the inflammation of the tonsils.

Respiratory viruses are one of the most common causes of viral tonsillitis (and there are tons of those), with Group A strep being the most common cause of bacterial tonsillitis. Mononucleosis caused by Epstein Barr virus also causes a painful tonsillitis and is often seen among teens.

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AIM: The aim of the present study was to determine if micronutrients supplementation can improve neuropathy indices in type 2 diabetes.

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Patients with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of hypothyroidism, and, just as a diagnostic thyroid profile is typically taken on patients with type 1 diabetes, those with type 2 should also receive a thyroid screening, researchers said here on April 15 at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)

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How to improve doctor patient communication

Posted by: admin on: October 7, 2011

The more clearly we physicians communicate, and less medical jargons we use the better will be our patients’ understanding of their ailments.

The important topic of doctor-patient communication led a neurosurgeon Dr. Thomas Lansen, to make some suggestions, which has been paraphrased and amplified.

It is important for both doctors and patients to understand each other’s points of view, as best they can, to ensure maximum understanding through information sharing. This aspect of being an e-patient is, one of the most important: improved care through shared understanding.

Read More on:   http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2011/02/improve-doctor-patient-communication.html

 

Disease/Condition(s)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), including Barrett’s esophagus and peptic stricture

Guideline Category
Counseling
Diagnosis
Evaluation
Management
Risk Assessment
Treatment

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