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Month: February 2012

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Proptosis in Graves’ disease

This brief video shows the eye changes that may occur in the most common cause of an overactive thyroid, Graves’ disease. The patient’s right eye

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Plantar warts

Ouch!  Plantar warts are painful!  These common lesions and are caused by a family of viruses that produce a warty growth on the plantar aspect

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Rebound headache

Rebound headaches can occur when a person takes over-the-counter pain remedies such as aspirin, acetominophen or ibuprofen more than twice a week.  This headache can

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What is Raynaud’s Disease?

Raynaud’s Disease is a condition where blood flow to the fingers or toes is temporarily decreased.  5% of the population has this condition, and women

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Croup

Croup is a cough caused by a variety of different viruses and most often affects toddlers and young children, usually in the winter months. As

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What are statins?

Statins are the most commonly prescribed cholesterol reducing medication class in the United States and include Lipitor, Zocor (simvastatin), Crestor and pravastatin.  They work by

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Toenail fungal infection (onychomycosis)

Toenail fungal infections are very common. Known as onychomycosis, infected nails often appear discolored (yellow or brown), thick, brittle/crumbly, and frequently curve or separate from

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What is Celiac Disease?

Celiac disease (sprue) is a fairly common, often inherited condition that frequently goes undiagnosed.  Patients with this disease have difficulty absorbing nutrients and vitamins due

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