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A person sitting on a hilltop with an arm around their dog as they both look off to the horizon.
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How to cope when your pet dies

November 4, 2024 Grief,  Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences,  pet

Grief is different for everyone. And for many, losing a beloved pet can leave a large void in a person’s life. And while there are

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What is fracture-related infection? Causes, symptoms and treatment options

October 31, 2024 fracture,  infections,  Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic trauma surgeon Dr. Christopher Perkins explains the causes, symptoms and prevention of fracture-related infections (FRI).

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Bloating: what is considered normal?

October 29, 2024 bloating,  fructose,  Gastroenterology,  lactose

Dr. David Szafron explains how bloating occurs, what foods can contribute to it and when it is time to see a physician.

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A person pinching the bridge of their nose in pain.
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Neti pots do’s and do not’s

October 28, 2024 nasal passage,  neti pots,  otolaryngology – head and neck surgery

Dr. Meha Fox has tips to ensure patients using neti pots in the upcoming allergy and flu season are doing so safely and correctly.

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What fear can do to the body

October 24, 2024 fear,  goosebumps,  psychiatry and behavioral sciences,  scared

Dr. Asim Shah explains why our bodies react to fear with sensations of chills, goosebumps and partial-paralysis.

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What is lupus? A Baylor rheumatologist explains the chronic disease

October 22, 2024 Dr. Kalpana Bhairavarasu,  Immunology Allergy and Rheumatology,  Lupus,  rheumatology

Rheumatologist Dr. Kalpana Bhairavarasu details lupus symptoms, treatment and more. 

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Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month

October 17, 2024 sonography,  ultrasound

Cherie Tator illustrates the importance of safe medical ultrasound use for Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month.

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Don’t let your skin turn into a nightmare on Halloween night

October 15, 2024 costume,  Halloween,  makeup,  Skin

Dr. Oyetewa Oyerinde explains how to protect your skin from becoming a nightmare due to costume makeup on Halloween night.

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Managing joint pain as the seasons change

October 14, 2024 Arthritis,  fall,  seasonal change

Dr. David Paul Martin II provides insight on how changes in seasons affect arthritis and what can be done to manage symptoms during the fall.

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Transplant psychiatry: a new side of consultation-liaison psychiatry

October 10, 2024 Organ Transplant,  psychiatric clinic,  Transplant Center

A new psychiatric clinic aims to bring psychiatric care to those undergoing the complex and tiring transplant process.

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