Medical Edge Newspaper Column

2009 September Newspaper Column

September 4

• Crohn's Disease Symptoms Vary Widely Among Individuals

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  Resource: Crohn's Disease

• Deciding Between Total and Partial Joint Replacement for Severe Shoulder Pain

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  Resource: Orthopedic Surgery

September 11

• Unless Recommended by a Doctor, Colon Cleansing Should Not Be Attempted

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  Resource: Gastroenterology and Hepatology

• Condition That Causes Skin to Lose Its Color is Normally Not Reversible

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  Resource: Dermatology

September 18

• Stevia — a New Zero-calorie Sweetener

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• Swollen Lymph Nodes in Abdomen Not Necessarily Cause for Concern

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  Resource: MayoClinic.com: Sjogren's syndrome

• Gastric Bypass Limits Absorption of Food — Including Vitamins and Minerals

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  Resource: Bariatric Surgery

September 25

• Strong Genetic Component May Be Associated with Asperger Syndrome

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  Resource: Pediatrics

• Drooping on One Side of the Face Often Associated with Bell's Palsy

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  Resource: Otorhinolaryngology