Medical Edge Newspaper Column

May 2010 Newspaper Column

May 7

• Blocked Glands Surrounding Eyelids Create Receptive Environment for Bacteria

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  Resource: Ophthalmology in Minnesota

• Vitamin E Supplements Not Recommended for Those with Diabetes

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  Resource: Diabetes

May 14

• Salivary Gland Stones Rare but Not Unheard of in Children

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  Resource: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Minnesota

• Nicotine Patch May Offer Some Benefit to Those with Ulcerative Colitis

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  Resource: Ulcerative Colitis

May 21

• Inflammation May Play a Role in Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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  Resource: Irritable Bowel Syndrome

• Screening Plays Key Role in Detecting Polyps Before They Become Cancerous

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  Resource: Colon Cancer

May 28

• Severe Hypotension or Stiff Arteries May Cause Extremely Low Diastolic Blood Pressure

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  Resource: Nephrology and Hypertension in Minnesota

• Frequent Monitoring Critical to Effectively Manage Scleroderma

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  Resource: Rheumatology in Minnesota