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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 Procedures and Tests, Lung Cancer, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Gynecology, Medical Research
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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: Flu, Inflammation, Medical Procedures and Tests, Symptoms, Health Treatments
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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: Symptoms, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Behavioral Conditions, Autism
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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: U.S. Department of the Interior, Death Penalty, Interior Policy, Science and Technology, Elections
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High hospital bills go public, but will it help?
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, the government is publicly revealing how much hospitals charge, and the differences are astounding: Some bill tens of thousands of dollars more than others for the same treatment, even within the same city....
Tags: Bethesda (Montgomery, Maryland), Medical Procedures and Tests, New York University, Consumers, Medicare
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Fluids may prevent constipation better than fiber
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Everyone knows that getting enough fiber is a secret to staying "regular," but a large new study finds that people who got plenty of fluids were the least likely to suffer constipation. The results highlight the importance...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Science and Technology, Constipation, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Weight just one factor to consider when measuring health
Tribune Media ServicesDEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it possible to be 30 pounds overweight and still be healthy? My blood pressure and cholesterol are normal, and I have no health issues other than being overweight. ANSWER: Weight is one important measure of health. But it's not...Tags: Heart Disease, Religion and Belief, Body Mass Index, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Diabetes
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Work with your doctor to weigh pros, cons of treatment options for hyperthyroidism
Tribune Media ServicesDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've had hyperthyroidism for just over one year, and medication does not seem to keep it in check. I don't want to have my thyroid removed. But I'm nervous about radioactive iodine treatment, which is what was recommended. Is it safe?...Tags: Dietary Supplements, Hospitals and Clinics, Iodine (dietary supplement), Hyperthyroidism, Chemical Industry
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Doctors to older, heavy smokers: Get CT screening for lung cancer
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - Stepping into the debate over who should be screened for lung cancer, a leading medical specialty group issued new guidelines on Tuesday recommending that doctors offer annual low-dose CT (computed tomography) scanning to people whose...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Lung Cancer, Yale University, X-rays, Death
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Mom's Fight For Treatment And Diagnosis Changes Daughter's Life
Sometimes parents hear an assessment or a diagnosis about their child that just doesn't feel right. But it can be easy to listen to a voice of authority, such as a principal or pediatrician, and doubt ourselves. But after countless visits to doctors,...Tags: Flu, Allergies, Diseases and Illnesses, Amazon.com Inc., Parkinson's Disease
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Heart device approval delays leave US doctors frustrated
ReutersBy Bill Berkrot NEW YORK, May 27 (Reuters) - Americans accustomed to immediate access to the newest technology may be shocked to find that is not the case when it comes to devices that treat ailing hearts. U.S. approval requirements for cardiac...Tags: Heart Disease, Medtronic Incorporated, Columbia University, Heart Valve Replacement, Stroke
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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: Family, Children's Health, Plan B (drug), Family Planning, Birth Control
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