Medical disclaimer

The health information published on this website, including everything in the SkyHigh Journal, is general information. It is written and reviewed by clinicians, and it is intended to help you understand a condition, a test or a procedure well enough to have a better conversation with your own doctor.

It is not a diagnosis and it is not personal medical advice. No article can account for your history, your examination findings, your results or your circumstances. Do not use anything here to diagnose yourself, to start or stop a medication, or to decide against seeking care.

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Medication

Never start, stop or change the dose of a prescribed medication because of something you read here. This applies particularly to blood pressure medication, diabetes medication, anticoagulants and anti epileptic drugs, where stopping can be dangerous.

Review and currency

Each article carries a publication and review date. Medical practice changes, and an article that was accurate when written may be superseded. Where an article conflicts with advice given to you by a clinician who has examined you, follow the clinician.