Newscrate logo

Browse the latest dear doctor news online for free

Search results for "dear doctor"

Dear Doctor: How often should people older than 65 get the RSV vaccination?
Dear Doctor: How often should people older than 65 get the RSV vaccination?

Respiratory syncytial virus causes respiratory disease in adults. Read more

Oregon Local News - Dec 25
Dear Doctor: Did new doctor change my recorded height on purpose to get insurance to cover lab test?
Dear Doctor: Did new doctor change my recorded height on purpose to get insurance to cover lab test?

There are some conditions that warrant vitamin D testing, but for most healthy people it's not necessary. Read more

Oregon Local News - Oct 09
Dear Doctor: How much protection does a COVID vaccine give me after about 8 months?
Dear Doctor: How much protection does a COVID vaccine give me after about 8 months?

Most people can go a year between vaccinations, but some "at risk" groups should get more than one shot a year. Read more

Oregon Local News - Oct 02
Dear Doctor: How can I tell the difference between heartburn and an actual heart attack?
Dear Doctor: How can I tell the difference between heartburn and an actual heart attack?

Some of the symptoms are similar. And often people can't tell them apart. Read more

Oregon Local News - Oct 01
Dear Doctor: Are there risks in having multiple brain MRIs?
Dear Doctor: Are there risks in having multiple brain MRIs?

MRI does not use ionizing radiation, so there is not a risk of cancer as there is from excess X-rays and CT scans. Read more

Oregon Local News - Sep 30
Dear Doctor: 2 years after a bout with COVID, woman still has no sense of taste, smell
Dear Doctor: 2 years after a bout with COVID, woman still has no sense of taste, smell

She can sometimes detect very strong scents, but is this condition likely permanent? Read more

Oregon Local News - Sep 29