Shingles Vaccine
If I never had chickenpox, do I need a shingles vaccine? I will be 60 in January.
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Month: April 2010
Are rates of autism spectrum disorders increasing?
Statistical evidence indicates that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders has increased since the 1960s. It is believed that this is due to increased public awareness and broader diagnostic criteria.
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In brief: Who is prescribing antidepressants?
More primary care physicians and internists are prescribing antidepressant medications, and the overall number of prescriptions is on the rise.
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Modified Radical Hysterectomy
What is a modified radical hysterectomy?
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Niacin to Improve Cholesterol Levels
What amount of niacin is safe to take to lower HDL and triglycerides?
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Chocolate and Asthma Aggravation
Does chocolate aggravate asthma?
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Treating “first-episode” schizophrenia
In the treatment of first-episode schizophrenia, starting treatment as quickly as possible offers the best chance of relief from symptoms, but this is frequently complicated by difficulty in confirming the diagnosis.
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Exercises to Maintain Balance
What exercises can you do to help you keep your balance when you walk?
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Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Metabolic Syndrome
I take lisinopril for high blood pressure. I am a male, age 57, in fair condition. I was diagnosed in September 2008 with type 2 diabetes. Can blood pressure medication cause a rise in blood glucose levels?
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The treatment of schizophrenia: Making it work
Treatment of patients with schizophrenia often falters because patients are unwilling or unable to maintain doctor’s appointments and medication schedules. Transitional services such as assertive community treatment can improve the chances of success.
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