Medical Edge Newspaper Column

May 2011 Newspaper Column

May 6

• Oral Contraceptives Shown to Reduce Risk of Ovarian Cancer in BRCA1 and BRCA2 Carriers

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  Resource: Ovarian Cancer

• Elevated Heart Rate Most Likely Caused by Medical Condition

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  Resource: Tachycardia

May 13

• Rare Disorder Affecting Blood Vessels Requires Specialty Care

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  Resource: Gonda Vascular Center in Minnesota

• Thorough Evaluation Required to Determine Cause of Daily Headache

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  Resource: Neurology

May 20

• Though Uncommon, Broken Bones Can Lead to Fat Embolism Syndrome

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  Resource: Orthopedic Surgery in Minnesota

• Virus That Causes Warts Can Be Passed to Others

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  Resource: Dermatology in Minnesota

May 27

• Over-the-counter Head Lice Treatments not Always Enough

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  Resource: Dermatology in Minnesota

• No Link Found between Psoriasis and Allergies

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  Resource: Psoriasis