Down There Aware

Tips from Amateurs: Researching a New Diagnosis

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In this week’s episode, Alex and Mary discuss their research methods. They offer their best tips on finding credible resources and sifting through what pops up on Google. . . separating the wheat from the chaff, if you will.

Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.com/podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode Highlights

  • Welcome back! [0:40]
  • Thanks for your support! [0:50]
  • Subscribe, rate, and review [1:18]
  • Research [1:40]
  • Google [2:23]
  • Using the Internet [3:35]
  • Discernment [4:12]
  • Alex is a space nerd [5:00]
  • Government websites [5:20]
  • Dig a little deeper [6:38]
  • Peer-reviewed documents [7:34]
  • Google Scholar [8:45]
  • Check publication dates on articles [10:14]
  • Be open to multiple publications [11:28]
  • Reputable websites [14:06]
  • Recommends from physicians [15:35]
  • Prep for doctor appointments [17:53]
  • Approaching your physician [18:27]
  • Updated medication list [21:03]
  • Thanks for listening! [26:38]

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    Links Mentioned in the Episode

    Mayo Clinic - Mayo Clinic

    Cleveland Clinic

    National Institutes of Health (NIH) | Turning Discovery Into Health

    Google Scholar


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