Medical Edge Newspaper Column

2009 July Newspaper Column

July 3

• Atrial Fibrillation Treatment Involves Reducing Risk of Stroke

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  Resource: Atrial Fibrillation

• Surgery Not the Only Option for Treating Spinal Stenosis

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  Resource: Spinal Stenosis

July 10

• Managing Blood Pressure Crucial for Those with Aortic Dissection

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  Resource: Aortic Aneurysm

• Although No Cure Exists, Effective Treatment is Available for Migraine

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  Resource: Migraine Headaches

July 17

• Annual Gynecological Exam May Be Necessary Even After Hysterectomy

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  Resource: Hysterectomy

• New Test Can Detect Colorectal Cancer, Polyps Without Invasive Screening

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  Resource: Colon Cancer

July 24

• Classic, Intense Symptoms Not Always Present in People with Bipolar Disorder

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  Resource: Bipolar Disorder

• Hip Pain May Be Relieved by Treatments Other Than Surgery

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  Resource: Rheumatology

July 31

• Link Between Pancreatic Cancer and Diabetes Not Fully Understood

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  Resource: Pancreatic Cancer

• Healthy, Young Women Should Undergo Important Health Screenings

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  Resource: Preventive Medicine