Prostate cancer screening
INTRODUCTION - Prostate cancer screening involves testing for cancer in men who have no symptoms of the disease. This testing can find cancer at an early stage, when it may be more easily and effectively treated. However, medical experts disagree ... [... more]
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Shift work sleep disorder
Insomnia is the most common sleep complaint in the United States. While almost everyone has an occasional night of poor sleep, approximately 10 percent of adults have long-term or chronic insomnia. This topic will review the symptoms, causes, and ... [... more]
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Urticaria (hives)
INTRODUCTION - Urticaria is the medical term for hives. Hives are distinct, raised areas of the skin that itch intensely and are red with a pale center (show picture 1). Hives are a very common condition: about 25 percent of all people experience ... [... more]
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Urinary incontinence
INTRODUCTION - Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine. Although it becomes more common as people get older, incontinence is not normal at any age. Many types of therapy are available for urinary incontinence. A brief review of ... [... more]
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Exercise
INTRODUCTION - Physical activity is any activity that involves major muscle groups, including routine daily activities such as shopping or climbing stairs. Exercise includes any activity done with a goal of improving or maintaining physical ... [... more]
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Urinary incontinence treatments
INTRODUCTION - The treatment of urinary incontinence will depend, in part, upon the type and cause of the incontinence. In most cases, treatment begins with conservative therapies, such as changes in lifestyle and treatment of potentially ... [... more]
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Acne
INTRODUCTION - Acne vulgaris is the most common skin disorder in North America. It affects an estimated 85 percent of adolescents, and is increasingly common among people over age 25. It may cause physical scars as well as embarrassment, anxiety, ... [... more]
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Headache treatment in adults
INTRODUCTION - In many people, headaches can be well controlled with a combination of medication and complementary therapies. Treatment is most successful when it is tailored to the person's individual needs and the person actively participates ... [... more]
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Lung cancer prevention and screening
INTRODUCTION - Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the United States. The number of people who die from lung cancer each year has risen over the past 25 years. The number of people who die from lung cancer is ... [... more]
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Insomnia treatments
In many cases, insomnia is associated with an underlying problem, such as stress, pain, or a medical condition. In these cases, treatment of the underlying problem may help to improve sleep. In other cases, the cause of insomnia is not clear or ... [... more]
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Sleep apnea in adults
HOW SLEEP APNEA OCCURS - The throat is surrounded by muscles that control the airway for speaking, swallowing, and breathing. During sleep, these muscles are less active, and this causes the throat to narrow (show figure 1). In most people, this ... [... more]
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Care after sexual assault
INTRODUCTION - Sexual assult is defined as any sexual act performed by one (or more) person on another without consent. It may include the use or threat of force. In some cases, the person does not give consent to have sex because he or she is ... [... more]
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