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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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Strengthening Pelvic Floor Muscles

Since having my son one year ago, whenever my boyfriend and I have sex, it feels as if air is getting trapped in my vagina. What causes this and what can I do about it?

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Rare diseases offer insights into autism spectrum disorders

A portion of autism spectrum disorders are caused by single-gene mutations. Researchers hope that by studying how these mutations lead to autism disorders, they can find ways to block or reverse the symptoms.

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Using lithium to reduce suicide risk in bipolar disorder

Lithium has been proven to be effective at reducing the risk of suicide in patients being treated for bipolar disorder, probably because of its mood-stabilizing properties.

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The perils of perfectionism

Research into perfectionism suggests that the behavior may arise as a coping mechanism in response to a form of ill treatment by others known as indirect aggression.

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