Normal platelet blood level
On my most recent blood test, my platelet count was below normal at 121,000. Is that a problem?
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A new warning sign for heart failure: “Bendopnea”
In people with heart failure, shortness of breath when bending over-dubbed “bendopnea”-may be a warning sign that the disease is more serious than presumed and requires additional treatment.
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Married women less likely to succumb to heart disease
Married women may be slightly less likely to die from heart disease than women who live alone.
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Ringing in the ears
There is no simple cure for most types of tinnitus, or ringing in the ears. Some options are available that make the condition less noticeable or easier to tolerate.
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The coconut craze
The evidence is still preliminary for health benefits of coconut oil. Coconut water is rich in potassium but drinking plain water and eating healthy foods could provide the same benefit.
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Lumbar Puncture (or Spinal Tap)
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Throat Culture
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Tonometry
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Skin Biopsy
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Snellen Test for Visual Acuity
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