Dr. Rita Clayton

Showing posts from September, 2023

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Shortages, Cost, and Frustration: Quest for the New COVID Shot

Samson 'd Great September 29, 2023

As the rollout of the newly formulated shot begins in earnest, many Americans are finding roadblocks, while federal of…

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New Depression Drug Avoids Unfortunate Side Effects of Others

Samson 'd Great September 29, 2023

The drug, Exxua, will stand out on the market because studies show it does not cause side effects like sexual dysfunct…

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What We Learned About Cold and Flu Season With COVID-19

Samson 'd Great September 29, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it harder predict how this year’s cold and flu season will play out. Here’s what you ne…

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Newest Treatments for RRMM

Samson 'd Great September 29, 2023

The latest advances in treatments for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) include medicines that better target…

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Dancer Alicia Graf Mack’s Ankylosing Spondylitis

Samson 'd Great September 28, 2023

A diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis took more than a decade, but Alicia Graf Mack kept coming back to dance.

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Eczema in Hard-to-Treat Places: What Helps?

Samson 'd Great September 28, 2023

When you’re trying to soothe eczema on the face, groin, and other sensitive areas, keep a few tips in mind for treatme…

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Eczema: Keeping a Positive Body Image

Samson 'd Great September 28, 2023

Eczema can cause bumps, blisters, swelling, red rashes, cracked, or scaly skin. This may lead to self-image issues. Fi…

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What I’ve Learned from my Patients about the Challenges of Inoperable Lung Cancer

Samson 'd Great September 28, 2023

A pulmonologist describes how, though lung cancer may remain inoperable, targeted therapies and early screening have c…

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on AFib

Samson 'd Great September 27, 2023

In an interview with WebMD, basketball icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talks about his atrial fibrillation diagnosis and heal…

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The Facts About Food Cravings

Samson 'd Great September 27, 2023

Learn ways to manage your food cravings and why they happen in the first place.

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Caring for Adult Children with Mental Illness: How to Help

Samson 'd Great September 27, 2023

New research is showing that caring for a loved one with a mental illness exacts a tremendous toll.

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Robots Are Taking Over Your Surgery (and You Should Be Excited)

Samson 'd Great September 26, 2023

Driving the technology forward are advances in materials science and AI, plus patient benefits like shorter recovery t…

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How to Manage Depression Triggers

Samson 'd Great September 26, 2023

Which situations trigger your depression symptoms? Learn how to recognize and cope with depression triggers.

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Experts Say Now Is the Time for Kids to Get COVID Vaccines

Samson 'd Great September 26, 2023

Doctors and the CDC recommend everyone over 6 months get the new COVID-19 vaccine as fears of complications ease.

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Why MS Is Difficult to Diagnose

Samson 'd Great September 26, 2023

There’s no specific test or list of symptoms that doctors use to look for MS. So how do they diagnose it?

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Is Pneumonia The Surprising Root of Severe COVID?

Samson 'd Great September 25, 2023

New research points to pneumonia, not severe inflammation, as the true cause of severe COVID and death.

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Psychedelics Scientist Roland Griffiths Faces the End and Finds … Joy

Samson 'd Great September 22, 2023

Psychedelics scientist Roland Griffiths discusses his cancer diagnosis with Manish Agrawal, MD, and a new Johns Hopkin…

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'Beer Goggles' a Myth, but Alcohol’s Allure Real and Risky

Samson 'd Great September 22, 2023

A couple of drinks does not give you “beer goggles” that make other people look more desirable, a new study found. But…

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Woman’s Syphilis Scare Shines Light on Rise in U.S. Cases

Samson 'd Great September 21, 2023

It was just a routine checkup -- or so she thought. One woman’s syphilis scare mirrors thousands of others amid a syph…

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Fitness for People in Wheelchairs

Samson 'd Great September 20, 2023

Exercise is important for the physical health and well-being of people with limited mobility. Learn more about fitness…

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ADHD Med Errors Among Kids Have Surged in Last 2 Decades

Samson 'd Great September 20, 2023

Medication errors among children who take drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) reported to U…

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Glaucoma: A Hidden Threat to Vision Health Rising Swiftly

Samson 'd Great September 20, 2023

It's predicted that by 2050, the number of people with glaucoma will surge by more than 200%, highlighting an urge…

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Is Obesity Different in Asian Americans? Expert Q&A

Samson 'd Great September 19, 2023

Asian Americans have a lower obesity rate than other ethnic groups, but there are key differences to be aware of. Here…

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Q&A: Wait, How Do I Protect Myself, Others From COVID Again?

Samson 'd Great September 19, 2023

Amid an increasing number of COVID hospitalizations and deaths, WebMD reached out to several experts for their practic…

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Obesity: A Holistic Approach

Samson 'd Great September 18, 2023

In this webinar, Octavia Pickett-Blakely, MD, MHS, explained what a holistic approach to weight management is.

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Cost May Lead Many to Skip COVID Testing: Why That's a Problem

Samson 'd Great September 14, 2023

Amid a surge in cases and hospitalizations, there’s a concern we don’t know the true extent of the disease if people a…

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Atopic Dermatitis: The Importance of Treatment Adherence

Samson 'd Great September 14, 2023

Atopic dermatitis can be unpredictable, but it’s important to stick with treatment, even when your skin is clear. Thes…