Medical Edge Newspaper Column

April 2011 Newspaper Column

April 1

• Cold Feet That Aren't Cold to the Touch May Indicate Neurologic Problem

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  Resource: Neurology

• Organ Donation Demystified

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  Resource: Transplant Programs at Mayo Clinic

April 8

• Colon Cancer Symptoms Similar in Different Age Groups

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  Resource: Colon Cancer

• Blood Disorder Causes Body to Make Too Many Red Blood Cells

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  Resource: Hematology in Minnesota

April 15

• Several Factors to Consider Before Taking Calcium Supplements

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  Resource: Preventive, Occupational, and Aerospace Medicine in Minnesota

• Chronic Bronchitis Involves Cough that Persists for Years and Produces Phlegm

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  Resource: Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine in Minnesota

April 22

• Though Men Go Through Hormonal Change as They Age, Most Experience No Symptoms as a Result

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  Resource: General Internal Medicine in Minnesota

• If You Choose to Take Vitamins as Supplements, Stick to the RDA

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  Resource: Preventive, Occupational, and Aerospace Medicine in Minnesota

April 29

• Phyllodes Tumors Are Uncommon and Unpredictable

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  Resource: Radiation Oncology in Minnesota

• Range of Treatment Options Available for Thumb Arthritis

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  Resource: Orthopedic Surgery in Florida