Stomach Disorders like Gastroparesis: Digestive Disorders That Get Little Attention
Introduction When it comes to gastrointestinal ailments, many people think of common concerns like reflux or IBS. However, gastroparesis—a condition where the stomach empties slower than normal—remains relatively overlooked despite its life-a...
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Dwarfism: Health Challenges Little People Face Beyond Stature
Introduction Dwarfism—or short stature—encompasses more than just height. People with dwarfism, sometimes referred to as “Little People,” often encounter a range of medical complexities related to bones, joints, spine, or other body syste...
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Chronic Lyme Disease Debate: Patients vs. Guidelines in Lyme Treatment
Introduction Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, usually responds well to a short course of antibiotics. However, a subset of patients continue to experience debilitating symptoms—referred to by some as chronic Lyme dise...
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The Opioid Crisis’s Other Victims: Chronic Pain Patients Left in Limbo
Introduction The opioid crisis has reshaped the way doctors prescribe pain medications—and not always in ways that benefit patients. While tighter controls can help prevent drug misuse, these same policies can inadvertently push chroni...
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End-of-Life Care Discussions: Why We Avoid Talking About Hospice and Wills
Introduction Conversations around end-of-life care, ranging from hospice options to advanced directives and wills, often feel uncomfortable or taboo. Few relish discussing mortality, let alone making decisions about ventilators, feeding tubes, or...
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