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Straight, No Chaser: That Doesn't Belong There, Little Johnny!
Let’s talk about our kids and the things they put inside themselves. Pediatric foreign body ingestion/insertion is a common emergency room presentation. Maybe it’s just part of
Straight, No Chaser: That Doesn't Belong There, Little Johnny
Let’s talk about our kids and the things they put inside themselves. Pediatric foreign body ingestion/insertion is a common emergency room presentation. Maybe it’s just part of
About www.SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: "Why would I need this? I already have insurance!"
Insurance covers most of the costs of the care you need when you need it. However, did you forget that insurance comes with co-pays and deductibles? Before receiving any insurance
From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: “What are some warning signs of mental illness?”
Symptoms of mental illness vary, but immediate and drastic changes in mood, thinking, and/or behaviors are common indicators. Should any such symptoms develop, seek medical attenti
Straight, No Chaser: The Sexually Transmitted Cancer
I want to thank my friend and colleague, Dr. Julius Ellis, noted Ob/Gyn physician for contributing to this post. Let’s start this with two simple statements: Cervical cancer has
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Straight, No Chaser: The Sexually Transmitted Cancer
I want to thank my friend and colleague, Dr. Julius Ellis, noted Ob/Gyn physician for contributing to this post. Let’s start this with two simple statements: Cervical cancer has
About www.SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: How is this different than online libraries?
When you join SMA, you gain a live personal healthcare consulting team! Whenever your SMA consultants chat with you, they have your personal health information in front of them. Th
From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: "Will eating once a day help me lose weight faster?"
Is starving yourself the goal? One meal a day is not enough to keep you healthy. Doing this will prompt the body to go into starvation mode and to hold on to body fat. Your metabol
Straight, No Chaser: Mass Trauma Alert – When Disaster Strikes
If you’ve become a regular reader of Straight, No Chaser (thank you!), you will note the recurring theme of prevention. There’s often just not enough time to act in the midst o
Straight, No Chaser: Mass Trauma Alert – When Disaster Strikes
If you’ve become a regular reader of Straight, No Chaser (thank you!), you will note the recurring theme of prevention. There’s often just not enough time to act in the midst o
About www.SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: When Can and Should I Use It?
SMA is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Any time you have a health question or concern is a good time to chat or review the information contained within. For example, l
“What should I look for as an indicator of poor mental health in children?”
Introduction Today’s questions related to mental health in children. “What should I look for in my child as an indicator of mental health issues?” Today’s quest
Straight, No Chaser: Understanding Asthma – Toothpicks and Snot (Part 1 of 2)
Asthma concerns me. I’ve had many close friends and family suffer with the disease. In fact, a very good friend died of an attack while in medical school, because he didn’t ha
About www.SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: How Do I Use It?
Starting November 1st, www.SterlingMedicalAdvice.com will offer three separate options for your use. When you have a healthcare question or concern, log into www.SterlingMedicalAdv
From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: “Is there really a way to eat what you want and still lose weight?”
In all honesty, if you are staying within the daily calorie intake range, then yes, it’s possible. That said, foods that are bad for weight loss cause your blood sugar levels to
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From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: "Why Is It So Hard to Lose This 'Last' 5-10 Pounds?"
It may be that your body has reached its ‘desired’ weight – its effective, genetic set point. Reaching this level is relatively less painful than getting past i
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SMA provides quality advice and information through our … • Medical professionals, representing over 15 medical specialties • Healthcare specialists, including dentists, ment
From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: How Do I Cope?
What should I do if I’m having a hard time coping with recent changes in my life? Adjusting to change or coping with a recent traumatic event is a difficult process and can lead
Straight, No Chaser: Stroke Recognition
Let’s talk about strokes, aka Cerebral Vascular Accidents (CVA) and Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA), and specifically about recognition and treatment. If you don’t remember an
