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Mouth cancer

Thu, 08/12/2010 - 00:00
Mouth cancer — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of oral cancers and lip cancers.

Paget's disease of bone: Relieving the discomfort

Thu, 08/12/2010 - 00:00
Paget's disease of bone — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this chronic disorder.

Rhabdomyolysis from statins: What's the risk?

Thu, 08/12/2010 - 00:00
Rhabdomyolysis is a rare but potentially life-threatening side effect of statins.

Weight-loss goals: 10 tips for success

Thu, 08/12/2010 - 00:00
Weight-loss goals — How do you set successful weight-loss goals? These 10 tips can help.

Hot flashes — A long-term treatment side effect

Wed, 08/11/2010 - 14:25
Hot flashes — A long-term side effect of cancer treatment that affects both women and men.

HIV/AIDS: The epidemic continues

Wed, 08/11/2010 - 00:00
HIV/AIDS — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment and prevention of this deadly infection.

Sjogren's syndrome: Can it cause recurrent UTIs?

Wed, 08/11/2010 - 00:00
Sjogren's syndrome isn't thought to cause UTIs, but it may cause other urinary conditions.

Hunter syndrome: Managing symptoms, complications to provide relief

Tue, 08/10/2010 - 00:00
Hunter syndrome — Comprehensive overview covers causes, treatment of this rare metabolic disorder.

Fallopian tubes: Is pregnancy possible with only one?

Tue, 08/10/2010 - 00:00
Pregnancy may be possible with one fallopian tube.

Rheumatoid arthritis: Can it affect the lungs?

Sat, 08/07/2010 - 00:00
Although rheumatoid arthritis primarily affects the joints, it can also affect the lungs.

Barrel chest: What causes it?

Sat, 08/07/2010 - 00:00
Barrel chest isn't a disease, but it may indicate an underlying condition.

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: Heredity muscle weakness and loss

Sat, 08/07/2010 - 00:00
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this group of peripheral nerve disorders.

Chemotherapy side effects: A cause of heart disease?

Sat, 08/07/2010 - 00:00
Chemotherapy side effects may include an increased risk of heart disease, especially cardiomyopathy.

Chondromalacia patella: Easing the pain in your knees

Sat, 08/07/2010 - 00:00
Chondromalacia patella — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this knee condition common among runners.

Cosmetic surgery: What to know beforehand

Sat, 08/07/2010 - 00:00
Cosmetic surgery — Understand the benefits, risks and limitations of this appearance-enhancing surgery.

Digestion: How long does it take?

Sat, 08/07/2010 - 00:00
Generally, digestion time varies between 24 and 72 hours.

Low-phosphorus diet: Best for kidney disease?

Sat, 08/07/2010 - 00:00
If you have kidney disease, your doctor may recommend a low-phosphorus diet.

Liposuction

Sat, 08/07/2010 - 00:00
Liposuction — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this procedure to remove excess fat.

Pap smear: Still necessary after hysterectomy?

Sat, 08/07/2010 - 00:00
Many women who've had hysterectomies no longer need routine Pap smears.

Meningitis: Early treatment is important

Sat, 08/07/2010 - 00:00
Meningitis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment, prevention of this brain and spinal cord inflammation.