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  Case Report: The Biggest Bladder Stone You’ll Ever See  
 
  Sometimes, doctors have to go on a long and tedious journey to identify the cause of their patient’s symptoms. But sometimes, the cause is the size of a large grapefruit. more  
 
 
 
Obese And Depressed – Coincidence?
 
Obese patients are more likely to develop depressive symptoms – true or false? A recent study investigates the relationship between both conditions and finds surprising results, especially for women. more
 
 
 
 
Healthy Sleep = Healthy Heart?
 
Do your patients get the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night? If they don’t, their risk for cardiovascular events might increase. Harvard Investigator Shady Abohashem explains why sleep is so important for our bodies and hearts. more
 
 
 
 
“Punch-Drunk Slugnuts”: The Medical Language Of Violence
 
What does language have to do with underestimating medical conditions? A whole lot. Read here how “punch drunk” evolved from a derogatory term to being the namesake of chronic head trauma – and why it’s important for medicine today. more
 
 
 

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