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Ask The ExpertQuestion and answer format. Patient questions are answered by Harvard clinicians. Responses are published and assigned to over 45 different health topics. Approximately 1200 Q&A's.

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Sample Questions and Answers

Organizing Pneumonia

Question: I have a relatively rare lung condition called organizing pneumonia. I understand the treatment will be large doses of corticosteroids. How are they administered for this condition?
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Age and Statins

I am a 34-year-old female with high cholesterol. My only risk factor is genetics. Should I start taking a statin? What research is available on people younger than 50 starting on statins?
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Early Osteoporosis

Why would someone 44 years old and still menstruating have osteoporosis? I had a bone density test, and now am taking Fosamax since there is osteoporosis in my lower back. What causes it to start so early?
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Prednisone and Hyperglycemia

How, specifically, does prednisone raise blood sugar and cause hyperglycemic episodes in Type 1 diabetics?
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