Biomedical subjects
Celeste Robb-Nicholson
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By the way, doctor. Recently, I read about a new vaccine against cancer of the cervix. Is this something I should consider?
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By the way, doctor. My mother and I have a friendly disagreement about fats for baking cookies. I say shortening is the unhealthiest because of its high trans fat content; my mother says butter or lard is worse. What's the verdict?
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By the way, doctor. In your December 2005 article on lung cancer, you mention "certain other airborne substances" as risk factors. What about mold spores?
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By the way, doctor. What can I do about osteoarthritis of the knee? For several months, I've been taking a glucosamine/chondroitin supplement, but I still get painful flare-ups. Do these supplements really work? What else can I do to ease the pain?
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By the way, doctor. Pomegranate juice is supposed to be a health food, but I've heard that it can interfere with some medications, the way grapefruit juice can. I take Lipitor and wonder if I should be concerned.
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By the way, doctor. I've been taking Prilosec for over a year for GERD. Recently, I read that long-term use of proton pump inhibitors increases the risk of certain gastric cancers. Your opinion?
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By the way, doctor. I'm 48 years old, and 26 years ago I had a cone biopsy after an abnormal Pap test. Since then, all my Pap tests have been normal. But for the past three years, scar tissue has made it difficult for my gynecologist to get adequate cells. What do I do about Pap smears now?
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By the way, doctor. I was vaccinated against Lyme disease in 2000. Do I still need to be careful about tick bites?
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By the way, doctor. I'm hearing more and more about deterioration of the jawbone associated with bisphosphonate drugs. I've been taking Fosamax for over six years for osteoporosis. What should I do?
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By the way, doctor. A family friend just started smoking again. He doesn't smoke while my young daughter and I are there, but his house is saturated with the smell. Is this secondhand smoke? Should I be concerned?
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By the way, doctor. I'd like to keep the tanned look I got during summer vacation. Are self-tanning lotions and sprays a good idea? Are they safe to use?
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By the way, doctor. I read that spirulina is the next wonder vitamin. What can you tell me about it?
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By the way, doctor. Does post-herpetic neuralgia raise C-reactive protein?
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By the way, doctor. Which calcium supplement is better for older women, calcium citrate or calcium carbonate?
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Gynecologist or internist?
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By the way, doctor. I get cold sores every few months. I'm worried I'll have them when I'm away on vacation next month. What can I do to prevent them?
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By the way, doctor. I read that glucosamine can affect insulin levels and may be ill-advised for diabetics. Does it cause diabetes in people who don't already have the disease?
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