Spinal Hemangioma
I have a hemangioma on my spine. Does this pose any threat at all?
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Symptoms Caused by High Cortisol Levels
What kinds of symptoms are caused by high cortisol levels?
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In Brief: Stimulant treatment for ADHD may not increase risk of substance abuse
A study of young men who were given stimulant medication as children found no increase in the likelihood of their use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs later in life.
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Treatment Options for Frozen Shoulder
I have been diagnosed with adhesive capsulitis of my shoulder (sometimes called a “frozen shoulder”). Can this be treated with physical therapy or is surgery necessary?
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Production of insulin-produing beta cells
Is there a continual production of insulin-producing beta cells in the body or is there a limit on how many are produced?
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In Brief: Mental performance during perimenopause
A study of women at different stages of menopause found that a slight cognitive lag occurs in late perimenopause, but it is temporary.
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Multivitamins for Children
Is it helpful and safe for a 12-year-old boy to take a man’s multivitamin?
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Infectious health behaviors
Two researchers believe that patterns of healthy or unhealthy behavior can spread among proximity groups such as family, close friends, or neighbors.
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Making the most of psychiatric advance directives
Psychiatric advance care directives establish a person’s wishes so that appropriate mental health care can be provided if needed. It may also be advisable to appoint a health care agent to ensure the patient’s treatment choices are followed.
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Combination therapy for panic disorder
Research on treatments for panic disorder has found that the combination of medication and therapy, or therapy on its own, is more likely to achieve results than medication alone.
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