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Ditching the butt box
I had a patient come to me recently who, like many people, had been secretly living with the agony of hemorrhoids. He kept the pain, itching, bleeding and burning under wraps. In fact, he was so good at hiding his problem his wife didn’t even know. Inside of what he called his “butt box,” this patient kept hemorrhoid cream,...
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Armed with the latest technological advancements, the medical team at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center helps women stay up-to-date on yearly physicals and routine screenings
Early detection usually results in a better chance of successful treatment of cancer and other medical conditions, advises Lori Mullen, MD, an OB/GYN, gynecological surgeon and lead physician with Geauga Women’s Specialties at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center. That, Dr. Mullen says, is one reason why women should not neglect their...
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Major help for ACA enrollees
The American Rescue Plan Act may help people obtain additional subsidies to help lower their health insurance premium costs. For about 80% of Americans, that means plans for $10 or less after subsidies will be possible. In order to take advantage of this opportunity, your application for coverage will need to be updated, anytime until Sunday,...
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April is car care month
April is national car care month, so now is a perfect time to focus on taking care of your car. It’s been suffering through a long winter of road salt, so I recommend you give it a nice bath, paying special attention to the undercarriage, whether at a car wash or with your hose at home. Salt is terrible for your car’s exterior,...
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Beware of spring debris: Now is the time to cover your gutters
When we think of gutter cleaning, many of us immediately think of fall leaves. But springtime can be even more troubling. Flower pods and petals from my Japanese magnolias are excellent cloggers, as are the whirly-bird-style seeds that will soon fall from my maple trees. Perhaps worse, however, are the pollen-filled tassels called “catkins”...
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