Medical Edge Newspaper Column

2009 April Newspaper Column

April 3

• Knee Replacement Can Offer Significant Pain Relief and Improved Mobility

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  Resource: Knee Replacement

• Underlying Cause of Leg Swelling Should Be Investigated

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  Resource: Lymphedema

April 10

• Ostomy Does Not Have to Limit Lifestyle

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  Resource: MayoClinic.com: Ostomy: Adapting to life after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy

• Pancreatic Cancer: Difficult to Detect Early, Challenging to Treat

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  Resource: Pancreatic Cancer

April 17

• Troubling ED Medication Side Effects Should be Discussed with Physician

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  Resource: Erectile Dysfunction

• Traveler's Diarrhea

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  Resource: Traveler's Diarrhea

• Hip Replacement in Teens is Rare, but Not Unheard Of

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  Resource: Hip Replacement

April 24

• Multiple System Atrophy — A Complex Neurological Disorder

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  Resource: Multiple System Atrophy

• Nicotine Replacement Therapy not Meant for Long-term Use

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  Resource: Stop Smoking Services