Medical Edge Newspaper Column

2008 August Newspaper Column

August 1

• Finding blood pressure medication with fewest side effects

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  Resource: High blood pressure

• Left untreated, blood disorder can cause tissue damage

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  Resource: Hypereosinophilic syndrome

• There's a Good Possibility Bloody Diarrhea Indicates Ischemic Colitis

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  Resource: Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis

August 8

• Genetic risks vary from person to person

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  Resource: Genetic testing: Weigh benefits and risks

• Myasthenia gravis breaks down signals between nerves and muscles

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  Resource: Myasthenia gravis

August 15

• Identify cause of Baker's cyst for treatment, long-term relief

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  Resource: Baker's cyst

• Functional magnetic resonance imaging

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• Painful bladder syndrome difficult to diagnose and treat

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  Resource: Interstitial cystitis

August 22

• Back pain may warrant second opinion before treating symptoms

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  Resource: More information on back pain

• Managing symptoms of restless legs syndrome

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  Resource: Restless legs syndrome

August 29

• Surgery to Remove Uterine Polyp Safe and Effective

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  Resource: MayoClinic.com: Uterine Polyps

• Poor Posture

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  Resource: MayoClinic.com: Kyphosis

• Effects of Long-term Hormone Use

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  Resource: MayoClinic.com: Hormone Therapy: Is it right for you?