Medical Edge Newspaper Column

2009 June Newspaper Column

June 5

• The Earlier Rectal Cancer is Diagnosed, the Better the Cure Rate

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  Resource: Rectal Cancer

• Food Sources the Best Choice for Antioxidants

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  Resource: Antioxidant Supplements

June 12

• Guillain-Barré Syndrome a Rare but Serious Disorder

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  Resource: Guillain-Barré Syndrome

• Lifestyle Changes May Help Patients Cope with Peripheral Neuropathy

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  Resource: Peripheral Nerve Injuries

June 19

• Repeated Exposure to Stomach Acid May Result in Barrett's Esophagus

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  Resource: Barrett's Esophagus

• Bone Marrow Donation Involves Less-invasive Technique Than in the Past

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  Resource: Bone Marrow Transplant

June 26

• Antacids Not Meant to Be Used As Long-term Treatment

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  Resource: Gastroenterology and Hepatology

• Effectiveness of Laser Spine Surgery for Pain Relief Remains Unproven

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  Resource: Neurosurgery