101 articles on "patients"

Treating Dyslipidemia in Old Age

Treating Dyslipidemia in Old Age by: Dan Noyes As the percentage of elderly people in the United States continues to grow faster than any other age group, the incidence of CVD grows too. According to Kannel , 1 CVD accounts for 58% of the mortal...

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Weight Loss Surgery A Last Resort

Thinking about weight loss surgery? You're not alone. Over two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. Many are looking for ways to lower their bodyweight and enjoy a healthier, more active lifestyle. A fast surgical procedure seems like a ...

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Gastric Bypass For Obesity

Gastric Bypass Surgery, or stomach stapling, is the only hope for many obese people who wish to lose weight. Severely overweight, they have tried diet, exercise, everything they can, and now are turning to bariatric surgery for obesity.According to a...

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Learn How To Reduce The Effect Of Sleep Apnea Using 3 Doctor's Recommendations

Learn How To Reduce The Effect Of Sleep Apnea Using 3 Doctor's Recommendations by: Ebe Heng This article would not be able to issue a cure for sleep apnea but it can highlight some solutions you can go to to get rid of it! The Greek word "...

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What Constitues A Successful Balance Center

As humans, we rely on our sense of balance to perform many of our daily activities. From walking to running, to jumping and dancing, our sense of balance plays a critical role in our ability to move around and stay on our feet. However, balance disor...

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What’s in your Electronic Medical Record?

What’s in your Electronic Medical Record? by: Mike Nielsen In the age of the internet and rapid developments of information technology, the way we view, edit, and exchange documents is changing and becoming more and more advanced. The medical ...

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New Drug Offers Hope to Cancer Patients

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally, and it has been a major challenge in healthcare for years. Medical professionals have been tirelessly working to find better treatments that not only improve survival rates but also offer a high ...

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Hyaluronic Acid vs. Collagen - A Growing Debate

The debate continues as to whether Hyaluronic acid or collagen is the best option for facial injections. However, research shows that Hyaluronic acid is rapidly becoming the facial injection of choice.Hyaluronic acid facial injection, Restylane, is o...

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"Orphan Drugs": Hope Where There Is Little or No Hope

Orphan drugs are medications developed to treat rare medical conditions that are often overlooked by pharmaceutical companies due to their small patient populations. These diseases typically affect fewer than 200,000 people in the United States, maki...

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How Do You Know if You Have Manic-Depression

How Do You Know if You Have Manic-Depression by: Michael G. Rayel, MD Nancy was doing very well until about two years ago when Phil, her boyfriend of 9 years, broke-up with her. It was a difficult moment for her especially after she learned that...

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