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April 22, 2009
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The Best Medication for Chronic Low Back Pain
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health ExpertMedications are the most frequently recommended treatment for low back pain. Research has shown... Read more »
Managing Latex and Adhesive Allergies Before Surgery
By Sloane Miller , Health ExpertThis month, I'm going in for an arthroscopic knee procedure. I've had a few day surgeries and... Read more »
Having the baby!
By Kelsey Bonilla , Health Expert...that philosophy! Another consideration is the epidural block. Since induction does bring... Read more »
Stolen Opioid Medications and Pain Management Denial: A Common Story?
By Will Rowe , Health ExpertI just got off the phone with someone who told me his story which is, unfortunately, an all too... Read more »
New Guidelines for Low Back Pain Treatment
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health ExpertLast month, the American Pain Society added to its recommendations to health care providers... Read more »
Health Guide
CSF leak
...injury. CSF leak can also be caused by a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) or by placement of tubes used for epidural anesthesia or pain medications. Read more »Urinary Tract Infection: Risk Factors
...of childhood UTIsHave undergone a cesarean section with catheterization of the bladderHave received epidural anesthesiaWomen who have had a UTI before or during pregnancy also have a higher risk... Read more »Sickle Cell Disease: Complications
...they should not be given to patients with bacterial infections or any serious medical complication.Epidural Anesthesia. An epidural analgesia (injection of an anesthetic into the spinal fluid) may... Read more »Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for an Acute Shingles Attack
...intravenous steroids, however, may offer specific relief for PHN without significant side effects.)Epidural BlocksEpidural blocks are injections of local anesthetics and steroids outside the tough... Read more »Bypass Surgery Patient Guide: Heart Bypass Information
Why do you need bypass surgery? If you are suffering chest pain or other symptoms that may indicate a cardiovascular problem, your doctor will likely want you to undergo an angiogram (cardiac... Read more »Images
Blocked arteries indicate heart disease. See a picture of a blocked artery.... Read more »
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