Effects of Flying on Glaucoma, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
My grandmother is going to be flying on a four-hour flight. She has glaucoma and abdominal aortic aneurysm. Could flying have an effect?
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Month: April 2010
Commentary: Internet-based insomnia treatment
An experimental internet-based program aims to helping people overcome insomnia using interactive elements and individualized advice.
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In Brief: One question may help screen for unhealthy alcohol use
A question about drinking that primary care physicians can ask patients may help identify people with alcohol problems, which tend to be underdiagnosed.
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Effects of Cigarette Smoking on Glaucoma
How does smoking cigarettes affect glaucoma?
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Swallowing Disorders
My friend seems to choke at least three times a week while drinking or eating. Is there a condition that could cause this or is he chewing improperly or swallowing incorrectly?
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In Brief: Therapeutic alliance and treatment preference
A study found that some mental health patients who were given a choice of different types of treatment for depression, and who received their first preference, had a better overall working relationship with their therapist.
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In brief: Screening patients with heart disease for depression
The American Heart Association, acknowledging a correlation between heart disease and depression, is recommending that doctors treating patients with heart disease should ask questions to screen for possible signs of depression.
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Medication Update: Tamoxifen investigated as mania treatment
The drug tamoxifen, which is used to treat breast cancer, may also be effective in treating mania in patients with bipolar disorder.
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Taking Plavix After Stent Implant
I had a heart attack 13 months ago and had two bare metal stents inserted. Plavix was prescribed. How long should I take this medicine? Is it really beneficial when taken with aspirin?
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Helping compulsive hoarders
Compulsive hoarding has traditionally been considered a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder, but research is suggesting that treatments that are effective for people with OCD do not produce positive results in hoarders.
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