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What Are Long Term Effects Of Meconium Aspiration

Health Encyclopedia: Osteoporosis Treatment

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Conservative Treatments

Nonsurgical treatments for fractures include braces, plaster cases, and manipulation of the fracture. Such approaches have not been well studied to determine an optimal method, and patients should discuss all options with their doctors.

Reconstructive Surgery

Reconstructive surgery is usually used for hip fractures and should be performed within 48 hours, assuming the patient has no other complicating medical conditions. After surgery, the patient should be mobilize...

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FDA Recommends Continuing Medication Based on Limitations on New Study
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

ADHD medications are once again in the news this week. A study released this week indicated an... Read more »

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Cognitive Behavoir Therapy Shown Best for Seasonal Affective Disorder
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of severe recurrent depression that occurs annually in... Read more »

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What are the effects on the brain when a patient has migraine disease?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

Full Question:   What are the effects on the brain when a patient has migraine disease? Disha.  ... Read more »

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What Being a Patient Expert Means to Me
By Cathee McKeown , Health Expert

One thing that I never thought I would be or even aspire to be is a “patient expert”. Since... Read more »

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Frequent use of Amerge - OK to take long term without negative side affects?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

  Full Question:     My name is Linda and I am 53 years old.  I have had migraines for the... Read more »

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Erectile Dysfunction (impotence) Prognosis
PrognosisTemporary erectile dysfunction is very common and usually not a serious problem. Nevertheless, if the condition is persistent, psychological effects can be significant. Erectile dysfunction... Read more »
Ear Infections: Prognosis
PrognosisEar infections in infants less than 3 months old may indicate more serious infections, such as meningitis. But a reassuring 2002 study reported that only 4% of infants with an ear infection... Read more »
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Radiation Treatments
RadiationRadiation is commonly used to treat indolent lymphomas. The dose administered ranges from 35 - 50 Gy and depends on a number of factors: The type of lymphoma, the age of the patient, whether... Read more »
Schizophrenia: Complications
Schizophrenia has a devastating effect on all aspects of human thought, emotion, and expression. Only about 20% of patients reach full recovery after a first episode, but new drugs are... Read more »
Osteoporosis: Medications
Major drug therapies now exist for treating osteoporosis. Unfortunately, studies continue to report that doctors fail to evaluate and adequately treat both men and women for this... Read more »

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