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Management of a patient in the intensive care unit involves two treatment modalities that are unique to this clinical setting. more...
Methicillin-Resistant Staph Aureus
MRSA is becoming a major health issue in the hospital and the community. What exactly is this infectious pathogen? more...
Organ transplantation may be a life-saving option, but they are not without their challenges and risks. more...
Anemia related to iron deficiency can easily be treated, but it can also be a sign of another more serious condition. more...
Urinary tract infections can be mild or serious with symptoms that depend on the portion of the urinary tract involved. more...
The congenital musculoskeletal disorder known as pectus excavatum can be mild or serious and requires surgical intervention. more...
Leg pain may actually be a sign of disease in the peripheral arteries if certain risk factors are present. more...
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By: Debbie Roome
Here is an assortment of trivia that will enlighten, entertain and lead to some interesting conversations. more...
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Susan Cramer
Davis Liu, M.D. offers sound advice on how to be a wise patient, how to stay healthy and how to spend your medical dollars effectively. more...
Self-help for High Blood Pressure
Most cases of high blood pressure are related to life-style factors. Those with moderate to mild hypertension may find self-help methods an alternative to drugs. more...
Non-Pharmaceutical Migraine Help
By: Lisa Rufle
Migraine sufferers can find pain relief by learning to make some easy changes in their lifestyle. Here are some non-medical ways to cope with migraines. more...
By: Eileen Bailey
Migraine headaches often appear in children. If a parent has migraines, there is a 50% chance that a child will also suffer from migraines. more...
By: Eileen Bailey
Although many people suffer from migraine disease, there are still many that do not understand this disease and the debilitating impact on lives. more...
By: Eileen Bailey
Botox injections are a relatively new treatment for migraine headaches and offer hope for sufferers. more...
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