Medical Edge Newspaper Column

July 2012 Newspaper Column

July 6

• Long QT Syndrome Makes Heart Vulnerable to Fast, Chaotic Heartbeats

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  Resource: Long QT Syndrome

• Urgency and Frequency of Urination May be Symptoms of Overactive Bladder

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  Resource: Urology in Minnesota

July 13

• Elbow Replacement Often Effective in Reducing Pain for Those with RA

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  Resource: Orthopedic Surgery in Minnesota

• Condition Causes Significant Drop in Blood Pressure Upon Standing

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  Resource: Nephrology and Hypertension in Minnesota

July 20

• Losing Weight May Make Cellulite Less Visible, but It Won't Go Away Altogether

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  Resource: Dermatology

• Hemangiomas Grow During Child's First Year but Can Take Years to Go Away on Their Own

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  Resource: Dermatology

July 27

• Low Back Pain Usually Can Be Managed Without Surgery

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  Resource: Neurosurgery in Minnesota

• Molluscum Contagiosum Virus Common in Children

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  Resource: Dermatology in Minnesota