Medical Edge Newspaper Column

June 2010 Newspaper Column

June 4

• Compression-only CPR Can Replace Conventional CPR in Many Circumstances

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  Resource: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

• Occasional Cortisone Injections Unlikely to Have Negative Affect on Bones

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  Resource: Endocrinology in Minnesota

June 11

• Though No Cure for POTS, Symptoms Can Often be Effectively Managed

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  Resource: Pediatrics

• Ultraviolet Light Offers Benefits for Some Skin Conditions

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  Resource: Dermatology

June 18

• Erdheim-Chester — A Rare Disorder with No Known Cause and Limited Treatment Options

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  Resource: Urology in Arizona

• TNF Inhibitors Offer Relief to Those with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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  Resource: Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Therapy

June 25

• New Procedure Shown to Be Effective in Treating Early-stage Esophageal Cancer

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  Resource: Esophageal Cancer

• Prostate Exam — A Good First Step when PSA Levels Increase

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  Resource: Prostate Cancer