Medical Edge Newspaper Column

March 2011 Newspaper Column

March 4

• Many Options to Consider Before Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy

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  Resource: Plastic Surgery in Minnesota

• Self-care Steps Can Help Keep Blood Pressure in Normal Range

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  Resource: Nephrology and Hypertension in Minnesota

March 11

• Disease of the Bile Ducts May Lead to Liver Damage or Failure

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  Resource: Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

• When Discovered Early, Whipple's Disease Can Often Be Treated with Antibiotics

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  Resource: Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Minnesota

March 18

• Possible Risks Associated with Taking Vitamin E Supplements

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  Resource: Endocrinology in Minnesota

• ADD Begins in Childhood but Can Continue into Adulthood

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  Resource: Psychiatry and Psychology in Minnesota

March 25

• Chronic Acid Reflux May Lead to Barrett's Esophagus for Some

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  Resource: Barrett's Esophagus

• Stomach Muscles Working Incorrectly Can Lead to Gastroparesis

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  Resource: Gastroparesis