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LETTER: Shield Daughters From Hazardous Contraceptives
Regarding the May 19 letter "Be An Advocate For Your Life": Parents need to advocate for their daughters as well. Health care providers do not routinely inform both parents of minors and patients that oral contraceptives are classifed as Group I...Tags: Children's Health, Medical Research, Heart Attack, Birth Control, Breast Cancer
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Recovery time from disorder affecting nerves can vary
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was recently diagnosed with Parsonage-Turner syndrome following a rotator cuff repair. There's not much information out there. Can you tell me more about it? I'm currently going through weekly steroid infusion treatment. I have pain in...Tags: Medical Research, Hospitals and Clinics, Health and Medical Professionals, Medical Procedures and Tests, Health Treatments
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Vitamin C may not treat gout: study
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Daily vitamin C supplements don't lower uric acid as much as drugs used to treat high levels of the acid that's responsible for gout, says a new study from New Zealand. "It's not that the vitamin C didn't reduce the uric...Tags: Medical Research, Vitamin C, Pharmaceuticals, Weight, Arthritis
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Can sleep at altitude prevent sudden hiker deaths?
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who die of a sudden cardiac event are less likely to do so on the first day of mountain activities if they sleep at higher elevations the night before, according to a new study. "The recommendations now are if you're an...Tags: Medical Research, Hospitals and Clinics, Dwayne Johnson, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Science and Technology
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Cedars-Sinai stands out for steep pricing
When Medicare disclosed average charges from thousands of U.S. hospitals for 100 common procedures last week, only one hospital was near the top in every category: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Be it a cardiac stent, a hip replacement or a...
Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Medical Research, Healthcare Provider, Medical Procedures and Tests, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
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Technology may find ovarian cancer cells at an earlier stage
New technology for identifying early stage ovarian cancer in uterine and cervical cells could have the potential to one day stem this often deadly disease, according to a recent study in the International Journal of Cancer. Using equipment that can...Tags: Medical Research, Hospitals and Clinics, Diseases and Illnesses, Medical Procedures and Tests, Technology
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What is gluten? And other frequently asked questions about gluten
What is gluten? Gluten is a protein that is found in certain grains, including wheat, barley and rye and triticale (a cross between wheat and rye). What problems prompt people to avoid gluten? Gluten causes inflammation of the small intestine in...
Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Recipes, Iron (dietary supplement), Medical Procedures and Tests, Celiac Disease
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How early can a child be diagnosed with autism?
Q: What symptoms should parents watch for if they are worried a young child may have autism? Is it possible to diagnose autism before age 2? A: With careful evaluation by an expert, diagnosing a child younger than 2 with autism is possible. More often,...
Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Behavioral Conditions, Autism, Symptoms
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UCF Medical School graduated its first class Friday
And they're doctors. The first class of medical students to come out of the University of Central Florida College of Medicine graduated Friday morning during a ceremony on the UCF campus. The charter class of 36 graduates also was the first class of...
Tags: Teaching and Learning, John Hitt, Colleges and Universities, Hospitals and Clinics, Graduation
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Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment
DAKOTAS GAS PRICES Gas prices on pace for all-time highs in ND, SD FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Gas prices in the Dakotas are poised to reach all-time highs. Triple A North Dakota spokesman Gene LaDoucer says he expects the state to break the statewide...Tags: Interior Policy, Hospitals and Clinics, Minor League Baseball, Social Services, Death Penalty
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The virtues of spit
Anyone who has ever had an infant who uses a pacifier has confronted the situation: Baby lets binkie fall out of mouth. Binkie hits ground. Baby commences crying. Question arises: How to restore the pacifier to a hygienic state before returning it to baby...
Tags: Physical Conditions, Pediatrics, Medical Specialization, Asthma, Allergies
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Forgetfulness not necessarily a sign of dementia
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As his caregiver, how can I tell if my father's memory loss is just a natural part of aging, or if it's the early stages of Alzheimer's disease? At what point should I take him to be seen by a physician? ANSWER: In many people, memory...Tags: Medical Research, Hospitals and Clinics, Pharmaceuticals, Diseases and Illnesses, Memory Loss
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