Medical Edge Newspaper Column

March 2013 Newspaper Column

March 1

• Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome Focuses on Relieving the Symptoms

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  Resource: Restless Legs Syndrome

• Treatment for Rib Fracture Limited, but First Rule out Other Underlying Injuries

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  Resource: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Minnesota

March 8

• Diagnosed Early, Self-care Measures Often Effective in Treating Achilles Tendinitis

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  Resource: Sports Medicine Center in Minnesota

• Sleep Study May Help Determine Cause of Child's Unexplained Fatigue, but Should Not Be the First Step

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  Resource: Center for Sleep Medicine in Minnesota

March 15

• New GERD Treatment May Be Option for Those Unable to Control Symptoms with Daily Antacid

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  Resource: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

• Once Infection is Eliminated, Likelihood of Additional Ulcer Caused by H. Pylori Very Low

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  Resource: Peptic Ulcers

March 22

• Early Diagnosis Can Make a Big Difference in Child's Ability to Manage Autism

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  Resource: Psychiatry and Psychology

• Exact Cause of Vocal Cord Paralysis Often Difficult to Determine

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  Resource: Voice Disorders

March 29

• Knowing What Triggers Anxiety Not Always Necessary to Successfully Treat It

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  Resource: Anxiety Disorders

• Until Past Menopause, Birth Control Necessary to Prevent Unwanted Pregnancy

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  Resource: Obstetrics and Gynecology in Minnesota