Earliest Age for Allergy Testing
What is the earliest age when a child can be tested for allergies?
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Month: April 2010
In Brief: Writer’s cramp is partly in your head – but where?
Researchers are attempting to identify areas of the brain responsible for the sensation of writer’s cramp.
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Glomerular Filtration Rate
My lab report came back with a low Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR); the value was 53. I was told it was just a lab artifact. What does this mean? Is there any other interpretation of this finding?
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In brief: Psychiatrists offering less psychotherapy
According to an analysis of appointment data, psychiatrists are spending less time on psychotherapy with their patients. This is due mainly to health care bureaucracy and increased prescription of medications.
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Fatigue After Cancer Treatment
My husband has oral cancer and went through seven weeks of radiation, which ended December 14. He is very tired all the time and finds it hard to function on a daily basis. Is there any medication that can help him wake up and stay awake during the day?
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In Brief: Treatment rates for alcohol abuse and dependence remain low
Effective treatment for alcohol dependency is available, but treatment rates among alcohol abusers are low because of lack of awareness and embarrassment.
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Costochondritis Occurrence and Pain Relief
Within the past couple of weeks I have developed costochondritis. Is this common? What can I do for the pain? How long does costochondritis last?
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Psychological challenges of surviving cancer
Cancer survivors must contend with a number of psychological issues that are frequently not understood by family members, friends, and coworkers.
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Anal Sex After Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy
I am a married female. My doctor is recommending I have a stapled hemorrhoidopexy. Will I still be able to have anal sex afterwards?
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Corticosteroid Injection and Blood Sugar Level
I have type 2 diabetes. I just had a prednisone shot in my knee. My blood sugar shot up to near 300. How long will this shot effect my blood sugar levels?
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