After the bacteria that causes ulcers are eradicated from the body, a person does not have to take acid-reducing drugs to prevent symptoms and help healing, a study suggests.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has reaffirmed its 2004 recommendation that women at low risk not be routinely screened for ovarian cancer, because routine screening does not reduce ovarian cancer deaths.
In people who received a cardiac stent more than a year earlier, it is safe to stop clopidogrel use before elective surgery, and possibly permanently.
Some topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can relieve osteoarthritis pain as well as oral medicines, with less risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. The best evidence is for diclofenac solution or gel.
In deep vein thrombosis, clots form in the arms, legs, or pelvis. A clot that breaks off and blocks blood flow in the lungs is called a pulmonary embolism. Heart healthy lifestyle prevents these conditions. Medication prevents repeat blood clots.
Despite questions about the overall benefit of the PSA test for prostate cancer, many men still choose to have it. To interpret a worrying result, your doctor may suggest additional testing before suggesting a biopsy.
Five strategies can pave the way to a smooth recovery after bypass surgery: staying as active as possible before surgery, quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet full of protein, staying positive, and taking your heart medicines as prescribed.
Aspirin, long used to treat pain, and more recently to prevent heart attack, may have a new job: preventing cancer.
Up to 40% of men develop a groin hernia in their lifetimes. The risk of dangerous complications from hernia is low. Unless a hernia is causing you distress or limiting your activities, you can safely delay repair indefinitely.
For individuals with a serious disease like heart failure, making decisions in advance about life-sustaining measures and medical decision-making can help ensure their wishes are followed.