Risk of Increased Blood Pressure with Prednisone
Is there any risk for someone with high blood pressure to start taking prednisone?
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Methotrexate and Safety in Men
Why are men who take methotrexate told not to father a child until 3 to 6 months after stopping the medication?
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In Brief: Addiction treatment, ready or not
A test that measures readiness to change as an indicator of success in substance abuse treatment finds that those who are most prepared to change tend to be those with the most serious problems, but this does not mean they will be most likely to succeed.
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Same-Sex Parenting: Pediatric Experts Weigh In
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Thyroid Disorder and Blood Pressure
Does a thyroid condition affect blood pressure?
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Testing Blood Sugar with Sickle Cell Anemia
I am a type 2 diabetic with sickle-cell trait. Why does my endocrinologist recommend that I take a fructosamine test rather than the standard A1C to test my blood sugar? Are A1C results less reliable in someone carrying the sickle-cell trait?
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In Brief: Metformin and lifestyle changes help people taking antipsychotics lose weight
A study found that people taking antipsychotic medications, which can cause weight gain, were able to lower their body mass index and improve their overall health by taking metformin, which lowers blood sugar.
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Hib Vaccination Schedule
If you only get two of the three Hib injections, how effective is the vaccine?
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Thyroid deficiency and mental health
Researchers are exploring a potential link between thyroid deficiency and mental health problems. Though the findings are inconsistent, there is evidence that thyroid medication can help those with depression, even if their thyroid function is normal.
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Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
After months of neck pain and a CT scan, my husband was diagnosed with “diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis.” Can you tell me more about this?
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