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Recent Examples of neurologist
Although lobotomies were once common in the U.S., many of them nonconsensual, the American Medical Association denounced the practice as early as 1941 — barely half a decade after Portuguese neurologist Egas Moniz invented the procedure.
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Samantha Riedel, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
Due to cognitive difficulties, this is especially disorienting for those with dementia and can escalate to feelings of confusion, anxiety, and irritability, says Meredith Bock, MD, a neurologist and Chief Medical Officer at Remo Health.
—Cathy Habas, SELF, 17 Jan. 2025
One evening, after midnight, a neurologist paged him and asked him to help check on an older patient who’d been unconscious for a few days.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
Less blood flow in the memory center of the brain may cause shrinkage, another key biomarker for Alzheimer’s, said preventive neurologist Dr. Richard Isaacson, director of research at the Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases in Florida.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
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Samantha Riedel, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
Due to cognitive difficulties, this is especially disorienting for those with dementia and can escalate to feelings of confusion, anxiety, and irritability, says Meredith Bock, MD, a neurologist and Chief Medical Officer at Remo Health.
—Cathy Habas, SELF, 17 Jan. 2025
One evening, after midnight, a neurologist paged him and asked him to help check on an older patient who’d been unconscious for a few days.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
Less blood flow in the memory center of the brain may cause shrinkage, another key biomarker for Alzheimer’s, said preventive neurologist Dr. Richard Isaacson, director of research at the Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases in Florida.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neurologist
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Monica’s most impactful relationship on the show was with fellow doctor Alan Quartermaine, played by the late Stuart Damon.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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After a doctor ordered a COVID-19 test, Grendell allegedly threatened to hold the mother in contempt of court.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to advances and breakthroughs spearheaded by pediatricians and public health experts over the last century, fewer families suffer losses in infancy and childhood.—
Brooke Redmond,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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In pediatricians’ offices across the country, doctors are increasingly confronting concerns from parents about vaccines that for decades have protected children from serious and sometimes deadly diseases.—
Melinda Wenner Moyer,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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The town's recruitment campaign has drawn a lot of interest from nurse practitioners, but few primary care physicians have applied for the position.—
Daniel Chang,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Louisiana physicians are also delaying treatment of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy out of fear of breaking the law.—
Kerry Meagher,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Patients who have chronic health issues, such as diabetes, might be under the care of an endocrinologist but also a primary care physician, cardiologist and an ophthalmologist.—
Shakeel Ahmed,
Forbes,
3 Sep. 2024
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An international team of ophthalmologists—eye scientists—analyzed pictures of the retinas of more than 45,000 people.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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In a case related to fibromyalgia, the opinion of Dr. James Bress, an internist, carried more weight with an insurer than the patient’s rheumatologist at the Mayo Clinic.—
Natalie Eilbert,
Journal Sentinel,
19 Dec. 2024
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An internist by training, Dr. Weldon served seven terms in Congress, representing a district on Florida’s central east coast, before returning to his medical practice.—
Emily Anthes,
New York Times,
25 Nov. 2024
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Crandell, the Harvard physiatrist, is a funny, brainy, and upbeat clinician who treats people with amputations in the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center, a building overlooking Boston Harbor.—
Rivka Galchen,
The New Yorker,
9 Dec. 2024
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Good options include orthopedic physicians, physiatrists (who specialize in treating pain and physical impairments), or physical therapists.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
29 Oct. 2024
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In Chicago, one urologist began replacing people’s testicles, including his own, with those of younger men.—
Joe Kloc,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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In 2017, a 79-year-old man was sentenced to life plus a decade in prison for fatally shooting his urologist.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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Parents of Ellen Greenberg speak on new theory after pathologist reversed 'suicide' ruling Dr. Josh and Sandee Greenberg, parents of Ellen Greenberg, speak on a new theory after a medical examiner reversed a 'suicide' ruling for a teacher found with 20 stab wounds.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
16 Feb. 2025
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The State's final witness, pathologist Dr. Manny Montez, gave the most vivid and damaging testimony at trial.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Neurologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neurologist. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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