HealthCentralcm.own.healthcentralgeneralhealthnonenone2001Healthcentral.com is one of the most trusted sources of medical information and up to date news and contains a doctor-approved health encyclopedia of diseases and conditions, the ability to find symptoms and treatments. Also drug information with side effects and interactions./home/sites/healthcentralwww.healthcentral.com/HealthCentral : Health Encyclopedia Index - IHealthcentral.com is one of the most trusted sources of medical information and up to date news and contains a doctor-approved health encyclopedia of diseases and conditions, the ability to find symptoms and treatments. Also drug information with side effects and interactions.health,pregnancy,medical research,medical information,health library,prevention,disease,health care,healthcare,health information,healthcare information,health care information,cancer,diabetes,depression,asthma,medical,library,cholesterol,herpes,bipolar,medical videos,drug information center,back painHealth Encyclopedia Index - IHealthCentralHealth Encyclopedia Index - Ihttp://www.healthcentral.com/encyclopedia/408/index_I.htmlhttp://www.healthcentral.com/encyclopedia/408/index_I_pf.htmlIndex Page179122Health Encyclopedia Index - Iindex_I.htmlHealth Encyclopedia Index - IfalseI - Health Encyclopedia ArticlesIIgE AntibodiesIgE Antibodies2007-10-20 07:05:30.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:31:36.0Allergic RhinitisAllergiesAllergies To Animals In ChildrenAllergy ImmunotherapyAntibiotic Mist for Sinus ProblemsWatch a video on a new drug used to treat allergies and other sinus problems.Stopping Allergies Before They StartWatch a video about a new therapy.Knocking Out Allergic AsthmaVideo: Take the steps to knock out the allergies that can trigger an asthma attack.Save Your VoiceAllergyAn allergy is an over-reaction of the immune system to a normally harmless substance called an allergen. This detailed video animation shows the causes of allergic reactions and how anti-histamines can stop the reaction.Allegra - Drug DescriptionFexofenadineAllegra D - Drug DescriptionFexofenadine/PseudoephedrineClarinex - Drug DescriptionDesloratadineFlonase - Drug DescriptionFluticasoneHealth Tip: Facts About Hay FeverHealth Tip: Symptoms of an Allergic ReactionHealth Tip: Have Hives?Health Tip: Allergy Shots Aren't for EveryoneAsthmaComplementAntibodyStimulantsSneezingAllergic reactionsSwellingRespiratoryThe Immune SystemDiarrheaEczemaHivesFeverFood allergyAllergenRashesImmunizations - AdultImmunizations - Adult2007-10-20 07:04:55.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:30:51.0Acne Quick FactsAlagille SyndromeAngina PectorisAngiogramDental CavitiesDental cavities or caries is one of the most common of all disorders. See how cavities start and their effect on the health of your teeth in this educational animation.What are your hopes for the future of research?
Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on Why the Act of Writing is Essential Author Atul Gawande discusses why he values the act of writing so highly, as context for why he wrote his second book, Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on the Benefits of Admitting Medical ErrorsAuthor Atul Gawande discusses who benefits from doctors being open and frank about their medical errors, as context for why he wrote his second book Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on Candor and Medical ErrorsAuthor Atul Gawande discusses why he is so open about his medical errors, as context for why he wrote his second book, Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.Adderal XR - Drug DescriptionAmphetamine Mixed SaltsConcerta - Drug DescriptionMethylphenidate XRStrattera - Drug Descriptionatomoxetine HClHealth Tip: Can You Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain?Mental Disorders in Parents and AutismPutting a Stop to Childhood CancerHealth Tip: Discussing Death With Children
Toxins
Immunizations - ChildImmunizations - Child2007-10-20 07:04:17.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:37:02.0AmenorrheaAmniocentesisAmniocentesis and CVSAnkylosing SpondylitisPreventing Breast CancerCould a pill a day prevent breast cancer?
Tracking Breast Cancer Treatment
It can take months to find out if a woman's breast cancer treatment is even working. A new scanner can give results in days.
Easier Radiation for Breast CancerThere’s a new kind of breast cancer therapy that’s quicker, easier and better for patients.Meet Dr. Atul Gawande, Author of Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance
Meet Dr. Atul Gawande. He's a brilliant surgeon, professor and author who is not afraid to admit to his mistakes. Gawande's candor is changing the ways doctors think about improving the medical system. 
Breast ReductionThis video shows indicators for Beast Reduction or reduction mammoplasty. Breast Reduction surgery is done to reduce the weight, mass and size of the breasts.Self Breast ExamBreast Carcinoma or breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in middle-aged women. View this easy to follow video animation to learn how to perform a Breast Self Exam.Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.

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Toxins
ImpetigoImpetigo2007-10-20 07:07:19.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:34:15.0Acne Quick FactsAlagille SyndromeAngina PectorisAngiogramDental CavitiesDental cavities or caries is one of the most common of all disorders. See how cavities start and their effect on the health of your teeth in this educational animation.What are your hopes for the future of research?
Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on Why the Act of Writing is Essential Author Atul Gawande discusses why he values the act of writing so highly, as context for why he wrote his second book, Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on the Benefits of Admitting Medical ErrorsAuthor Atul Gawande discusses who benefits from doctors being open and frank about their medical errors, as context for why he wrote his second book Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on Candor and Medical ErrorsAuthor Atul Gawande discusses why he is so open about his medical errors, as context for why he wrote his second book, Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.Adderal XR - Drug DescriptionAmphetamine Mixed SaltsConcerta - Drug DescriptionMethylphenidate XRStrattera - Drug Descriptionatomoxetine HClHealth Tip: Can You Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain?Mental Disorders in Parents and AutismPutting a Stop to Childhood CancerHealth Tip: Discussing Death With Children
MalnutritionFeverHerpes simplexSystemicImpetigoGlomerulonephritisAnemiaExudateEczema
Impotence (Erectile Dysfunction)Impotence (Erectile Dysfunction)2007-10-20 07:04:26.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:37:12.0AIDS and HIV InfectionAnkylosing SpondylitisBaldnessBashful Bladder SyndromeFighting HIV
A new blood test tells researchers which HIV drugs don't work, so they can figure out which ones will.
Medical Debate: C-sections - Should You Choose?
Too painful, not enough control, "I know people that have had natural births and they don't enjoy  their sex life as much."  All reasons more and more women are choosing c-sections. But are they safe?
Ultrasound For Prostate CancerUltrasound gives doctors the first glimpse of life. Now it may also save the lives of prostate cancer patients.Vitamin D For Prostate CancerA new study shows massive doses of a prescription form of vitamin D may help slow the growth of prostate cancer.Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.MenopauseThis video animation shows menopause as the natural cessation of the menstruation cycle, its symptoms and how it can affect your body.Cialis - Drug DescriptiontadalafilDiflucan - Drug DescriptionFluconazoleFlomax - Drug DescriptionTamsulosinMircette - Drug Descriptiondesogestrel/ ethinyl estradiol and ethinyl estradiolTherapy Improves VisionHigh Blood Sugar Increases Birth RisksDiabetes Risks Could Start in the WombIron Supplements Harmful to Infants?
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Infant BotulismInfant Botulism2007-10-20 07:06:23.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:32:48.0Acne Quick FactsAlagille SyndromeAngina PectorisAngiogramDental CavitiesDental cavities or caries is one of the most common of all disorders. See how cavities start and their effect on the health of your teeth in this educational animation.What are your hopes for the future of research?
Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on Why the Act of Writing is Essential Author Atul Gawande discusses why he values the act of writing so highly, as context for why he wrote his second book, Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on the Benefits of Admitting Medical ErrorsAuthor Atul Gawande discusses who benefits from doctors being open and frank about their medical errors, as context for why he wrote his second book Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on Candor and Medical ErrorsAuthor Atul Gawande discusses why he is so open about his medical errors, as context for why he wrote his second book, Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.Adderal XR - Drug DescriptionAmphetamine Mixed SaltsConcerta - Drug DescriptionMethylphenidate XRStrattera - Drug Descriptionatomoxetine HClHealth Tip: Can You Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain?Mental Disorders in Parents and AutismPutting a Stop to Childhood CancerHealth Tip: Discussing Death With Children
PeripheralBotulismBreastfeedingSporesInfant botulismToxinsWeaknessConstipationSudden infant death syndrome
Infertility TestingInfertility Testing2007-10-20 07:04:01.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:36:35.0AIDS and HIV InfectionAmenorrheaAmniocentesisAmniocentesis and CVSPreventing Breast CancerCould a pill a day prevent breast cancer?
Tracking Breast Cancer Treatment
It can take months to find out if a woman's breast cancer treatment is even working. A new scanner can give results in days.
Easier Radiation for Breast CancerThere’s a new kind of breast cancer therapy that’s quicker, easier and better for patients.Fighting HIV
A new blood test tells researchers which HIV drugs don't work, so they can figure out which ones will.
Breast ReductionThis video shows indicators for Beast Reduction or reduction mammoplasty. Breast Reduction surgery is done to reduce the weight, mass and size of the breasts.Self Breast ExamBreast Carcinoma or breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in middle-aged women. View this easy to follow video animation to learn how to perform a Breast Self Exam.Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.

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InfertilityCervixIncidencePregnancy
Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseInflammatory Bowel Disease2007-10-20 07:10:26.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:40:01.0AbdominoplastyAcidophilusAdhesionsAmebiasisSoy - Many Forms, Many BenefitsLearn how different forms of soy can lead to tastier dishes and healthier diets.Soy - Health Benefits ExplainedRead about the many healthy benefits of soy.Smart PillWatch this clip to learn about an innovative new treatment being used to fight acid reflux disease and heartburn.Sleepless Stomach -- Relief for Nighttime GERDDr. Dean Edell describes the symptoms and possible treatment methods for nighttime acid reflux.Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseasePPI Therapy

Proton pump inhibitors are drugs which reduce acid secretion of the stomach. Watch this animation to see how PPI helps block acid.

 

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MucosaCrohn's diseaseBleedingStressEnteritisMetronidazoleDiarrheaX-rayUlcersAbdominal painIncidenceProctitisColitisUlcerative colitisImmune responseChronicFatigueThe Immune SystemEndoscopyCrohn's DiseaseFeverDiarrheaJoint painDuodenumRemicade - Drug DescriptionInfliximabGeneticsAnemia
Inflammatory Breast CancerInflammatory Breast Cancer2007-10-20 07:07:36.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:34:42.0AmenorrheaAmniocentesisAmniocentesis and CVSAnovulationPreventing Breast CancerCould a pill a day prevent breast cancer?
Tracking Breast Cancer Treatment
It can take months to find out if a woman's breast cancer treatment is even working. A new scanner can give results in days.
Easier Radiation for Breast CancerThere’s a new kind of breast cancer therapy that’s quicker, easier and better for patients.Meet Dr. Atul Gawande, Author of Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance
Meet Dr. Atul Gawande. He's a brilliant surgeon, professor and author who is not afraid to admit to his mistakes. Gawande's candor is changing the ways doctors think about improving the medical system. 
Breast ReductionThis video shows indicators for Beast Reduction or reduction mammoplasty. Breast Reduction surgery is done to reduce the weight, mass and size of the breasts.Self Breast ExamBreast Carcinoma or breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in middle-aged women. View this easy to follow video animation to learn how to perform a Breast Self Exam.Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.

Watch How A Facelift is Performed

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MastectomyBiopsyRadiation therapySwellingBreast cancerChemotherapyTumorMastectomyCancerSystemicBreast CancerChemotherapyRadiation Therapy
InfluenzaInfluenza2007-10-20 07:10:39.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:40:13.0AbscessActinomycosisAcute Myeloid Leukemia (Adult)AIDS and HIV InfectionFighting HIV
A new blood test tells researchers which HIV drugs don't work, so they can figure out which ones will.
Fighting a Killer Staph Infection
It used to only strike sick patients in the hospital -- now, this killer infection is popping up everywhere. Find out what doctors are doing to stop it.
Antibiotic Mist for Sinus ProblemsWatch a video on a new drug used to treat allergies and other sinus problems.Best HIV ComboAbilify - Drug DescriptionaripiprazoleAugmentin - Drug DescriptionAmoxicillin/ClavulanateBactroban Cream - Drug Descriptionmupirocin calciumBactroban Ointment - Drug DescriptionMupirocinHealth Tip: Having a Throat Culture?Health Tip: Taking Cough Medicine?Health Tip: Prevent Antibiotic OveruseHealth Tip: Protect Your Child From Flu
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Ingrown ToenailsIngrown Toenails2007-10-20 07:06:15.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:32:38.0Athlete's FootBunionsCornsFungal Toenail InfectionGrowing New Blood VesselsDetecting Foot UlcersCold Laser Saves LegsBotox For Foot WoundsHealth Tip: Battling BunionsHealth Tip: Take Care of Your FeetHealth Tip: When Flat Feet Cause PainIngrown toenailSwellingSurgical excisionLateralGangreneInguinal HerniaInguinal Hernia2007-10-20 07:05:47.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:32:01.0Ankylosing SpondylitisBaldnessBechterew's Disease (Ankylosing spondylitis)Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaUltrasound For Prostate CancerUltrasound gives doctors the first glimpse of life. Now it may also save the lives of prostate cancer patients.Vitamin D For Prostate CancerA new study shows massive doses of a prescription form of vitamin D may help slow the growth of prostate cancer.Better Prostate Cancer TestA new blood test for prostate cancer can rule out cancer in about 65 percent of cases where biopsies would normally be needed.Prostate Cancer PreventionWatch this video to learn more about preventing prostate cancer.Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.Cialis - Drug DescriptiontadalafilFlomax - Drug DescriptionTamsulosinTopamax - Drug DescriptionTopiramateViagra - Drug DescriptionSildenafil CitrateTherapy Improves VisionOsteoporosis: Not Just a Women’s DiseaseAlzheimer’s Risks by the SexesHealth Tip: Pre-Pregnancy Health for MenAnesthesiaHerniaWeaknessSwellingHerniaLaparoscopyFiberScrotumPregnancyInsect Bites And StingsInsect Bites And Stings2007-10-20 07:03:29.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:35:52.0Acne Quick FactsAlagille SyndromeAngina PectorisAngiogramDental CavitiesDental cavities or caries is one of the most common of all disorders. See how cavities start and their effect on the health of your teeth in this educational animation.What are your hopes for the future of research?
Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on Why the Act of Writing is Essential Author Atul Gawande discusses why he values the act of writing so highly, as context for why he wrote his second book, Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on the Benefits of Admitting Medical ErrorsAuthor Atul Gawande discusses who benefits from doctors being open and frank about their medical errors, as context for why he wrote his second book Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on Candor and Medical ErrorsAuthor Atul Gawande discusses why he is so open about his medical errors, as context for why he wrote his second book, Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.Adderal XR - Drug DescriptionAmphetamine Mixed SaltsConcerta - Drug DescriptionMethylphenidate XRStrattera - Drug Descriptionatomoxetine HClHealth Tip: Can You Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain?Mental Disorders in Parents and AutismPutting a Stop to Childhood CancerHealth Tip: Discussing Death With Children
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InsomniaInsomnia2007-10-20 07:10:35.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:40:09.0AutismBipolar DisorderDeath and GrievingDementiaThe Role of NARSADMental Health Research: Children vs. Adults
Mental Health and Children: The Status of ResearchHow much progress have we made in treatment?
Adderal XR - Drug DescriptionAmphetamine Mixed SaltsConcerta - Drug DescriptionMethylphenidate XREffexor XR - Drug Descriptionvenlafaxine hydrochloridePaxil - Drug DescriptionParoxetineHealth Tip: Discussing Death With ChildrenDepression Drug for Multiple SclerosisTeen Drinker Today: Heavy Drinker Later?Health Tip: Healing Mentally After a Heart Attack
Alcohol useChronicCentral sleep apneaSafetyHyperthyroidismCongestive Heart FailureStimulusStressDiabetesChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseAcuteGERD Symptom: HeartburnSleep apneaHypoglycemiaAmbien - Drug DescriptionZolpidemDrug abuseRestless leg syndromeAnxietyNicotineArthritisSleep ApneaAIDSMenopause
Insulin TreatmentInsulin Treatment2007-10-20 07:04:01.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:36:36.0Addison's DiseaseCarcinoid SyndromeCongenital Adrenal HyperplasiaCushing's SyndromeHope for Diabetes and Lou Gehrig's
A new treatment could stop diabetes altogether, while another could add years to the lives of patients suffering from a devastating neurological disease.
Preventing Type 1 DiabetesMedicine's Next Big Thing? Diabetes Discoveries

Learn about one breakthrough that could prevent people from ever getting diabetes, and another that could help patients already diagnosed make insulin on their own.

Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
A new breakthrough makes it a whole lot easier to keep blood sugar levels in complete control. This newest breakthrough in diabetes is here and doctors say it will change -- and save -- lives.
DiabetesAlthough it can occur at any age, Diabetes is more common in people who are overweight, sedentary, and over middle age. Diabetes Type 2 is the most common form of diabetes. Watch this informative video animation and see how insulin binds to receptors.Actonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateActos - Drug DescriptionPioglitazoneAmaryl - Drug DescriptionGlimepirideAvandamet - Drug Descriptionrosiglitazone maleate and metformin HClHealth Tip: Risk Factors for Gestational DiabetesOvereating, Not Fat, Causes Metabolic SyndromeHealth Tip: Symptoms of DiabetesApples at the Core of Good Health
DiabetesMetabolismCarbohydrates
Interstitial CystitisInterstitial Cystitis2007-10-20 07:03:46.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:36:19.0AbdominoplastyAcidophilusAdhesionsAmebiasisSoy - Many Forms, Many BenefitsLearn how different forms of soy can lead to tastier dishes and healthier diets.Soy - Health Benefits ExplainedRead about the many healthy benefits of soy.Smart PillWatch this clip to learn about an innovative new treatment being used to fight acid reflux disease and heartburn.Sleepless Stomach -- Relief for Nighttime GERDDr. Dean Edell describes the symptoms and possible treatment methods for nighttime acid reflux.Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseasePPI Therapy

Proton pump inhibitors are drugs which reduce acid secretion of the stomach. Watch this animation to see how PPI helps block acid.

 

Aciphex - Drug DescriptionRabeprazoleNexium - Drug DescriptionEsomeprazolePrevacid - Drug DescriptionLansoprazolePrilosec - Drug DescriptionOmeprazoleHealth Tip: Can You Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain?Health Tip: Baby's Transition From Liquid DietNever too Late to Kick the HabitHerbicide Zaps Weeds and Fertility
ChronicCancerBiopsySweetenersUrinary tract infectionThe Immune SystemCystoscopyVagina
Interstitial Pulmonary FibrosisInterstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis2007-10-20 07:05:14.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:31:15.0AsthmaAsthma in ChildrenAsthma TreatmentAtelectasisStents for Lungs?Lung cancer patients experience complications similar to those of asthmatics. Now a new treatment could help them.New Sinusitis Diagnosis MethodSee how a breath-smelling machine is helping doctors treat sinusitis.Building Strength for Lung PatientsVideo: See how researchers are exploring the use of testosterone and weight-lifting to build muscle in women with chronic lung disease.Knocking Out Allergic AsthmaVideo: Take the steps to knock out the allergies that can trigger an asthma attack.AsthmaAsthma is a disorder of obstruction to breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Pollen, pet dander, weather changes, tobacco smoke, etc. can trigger and worsen asthma symptoms in susceptible patients.Advair Diskus - Drug DescriptionSalmeterol/FluticasoneCombivent - Drug Descriptionipratropium bromide and albuterol sulfateFlovent - Drug DescriptionFluticasone PropionateFlovent Diskus - Drug Descriptionfluticasone propionateHealth Tip: Can't Keep Asthma Under Control?Health Tip: Taking Cough Medicine?Asthma Linked to PTSDHealth Tip: Help Prevent PneumoniaAnesthesiaChronicBiopsyBronchoscopyToxinsCoughIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosisLung diseaseFatigueChest x-rayMalaisePulmonary FibrosisIntestinal PolypsIntestinal Polyps2007-10-20 07:08:24.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:37:53.0AbdominoplastyAcidophilusAdhesionsAmebiasisSoy - Many Forms, Many BenefitsLearn how different forms of soy can lead to tastier dishes and healthier diets.Soy - Health Benefits ExplainedRead about the many healthy benefits of soy.Smart PillWatch this clip to learn about an innovative new treatment being used to fight acid reflux disease and heartburn.Sleepless Stomach -- Relief for Nighttime GERDDr. Dean Edell describes the symptoms and possible treatment methods for nighttime acid reflux.Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseasePPI Therapy

Proton pump inhibitors are drugs which reduce acid secretion of the stomach. Watch this animation to see how PPI helps block acid.

 

Aciphex - Drug DescriptionRabeprazoleNexium - Drug DescriptionEsomeprazolePrevacid - Drug DescriptionLansoprazolePrilosec - Drug DescriptionOmeprazoleHealth Tip: Can You Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain?Health Tip: Baby's Transition From Liquid DietNever too Late to Kick the HabitHerbicide Zaps Weeds and Fertility
What is Obesity?Blood pressureBiopsyBenignPulseBleedingColorectal polypsInvasiveFatCancerColorectal CancerSigmoidoscopyAsymptomaticColonoscopyIncidenceColon cancerFiberColonoscopy
Iron DeficiencyIron Deficiency2007-10-20 07:07:27.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:34:27.0AmenorrheaAmniocentesisAmniocentesis and CVSAnovulationPreventing Breast CancerCould a pill a day prevent breast cancer?
Tracking Breast Cancer Treatment
It can take months to find out if a woman's breast cancer treatment is even working. A new scanner can give results in days.
Easier Radiation for Breast CancerThere’s a new kind of breast cancer therapy that’s quicker, easier and better for patients.Meet Dr. Atul Gawande, Author of Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance
Meet Dr. Atul Gawande. He's a brilliant surgeon, professor and author who is not afraid to admit to his mistakes. Gawande's candor is changing the ways doctors think about improving the medical system. 
Breast ReductionThis video shows indicators for Beast Reduction or reduction mammoplasty. Breast Reduction surgery is done to reduce the weight, mass and size of the breasts.Self Breast ExamBreast Carcinoma or breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in middle-aged women. View this easy to follow video animation to learn how to perform a Breast Self Exam.Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.

Watch How A Facelift is Performed

Actonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateDetrol LA - Drug DescriptionTolterodineDiflucan - Drug DescriptionFluconazoleDitropan XL - Drug DescriptionOxybutyninSurvival Better for HPV Cancers of MouthBreast Tumors Grow Faster in Younger WomenHigh Blood Sugar Increases Birth RisksAccurate Mammograms Reduce Biopsies
HemoglobinChronicAnemiaTIBCBleedingFatigueWhy Eat a Balanced Diet?
FerritinUlcersHemoglobinPicaSerum ironIntravenousTachycardiaAnemiaIron deficiency anemia
Irritable Bowel SyndromeIrritable Bowel Syndrome2007-10-20 07:09:13.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:38:45.0AbdominoplastyAcidophilusAdhesionsAmebiasisSoy - Many Forms, Many BenefitsLearn how different forms of soy can lead to tastier dishes and healthier diets.Soy - Health Benefits ExplainedRead about the many healthy benefits of soy.Smart PillWatch this clip to learn about an innovative new treatment being used to fight acid reflux disease and heartburn.Sleepless Stomach -- Relief for Nighttime GERDDr. Dean Edell describes the symptoms and possible treatment methods for nighttime acid reflux.Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseasePPI Therapy

Proton pump inhibitors are drugs which reduce acid secretion of the stomach. Watch this animation to see how PPI helps block acid.

 

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Ischemic Optic NeuropathyIschemic Optic Neuropathy2007-10-20 07:05:53.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:32:08.0CataractsCentral Serous RetinopathyConjunctivitisContact LensesLASIKWhat is LASIK surgery? LASIK or Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis is a surgical procedure intended to reduce a person's dependency on glasses or contact lenses. See how LASIK surgery is performed.Helping Blind Kids See
Corneal transplants have been successful in adults for years, but never in children. Now, one doctor is saving sight in the tiniest eyes.
Body Enhancers
Contact lenses that could save your life, and a body battery that keeps your heart pumping. Two medical breakthroughs you've just got to see to believe.
Focus On FarsightednessStopping Diabetic Vision LossHealth Tip: Age Affects the SensesHealth Tip: Understanding AstigmatismHealth Tip: Too Many Tears?Health Tip: Preventing Dry Eyes
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