Medical Edge Newspaper Column

2008 February Newspaper Column

February 3

• Can Nasal Steroid Sprays Be Used Long Term?

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  Resource: Otorhinolaryngology

February 4

• Adapting To Life With Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

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  Resource: Neurosciences

February 10

• Accurate Diagnosis Of Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) Relies On A Second Test

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  Resource: Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

February 11

• Genetic Testing For Cystic Fibrosis Will Help With Diagnosis

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  Resource: Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

February 17

• Treating A Drooping Eyelid

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  Resource: Ophthalmology

February 18

• Chronic Vomiting Should Be Evaluated

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  Resource: Gastroenterology and Hepatology

February 24

• Are Bioidentical Hormones Better?

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  Resource: Gynecology

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): One More Reason Not to Smoke

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February 25

• Symptoms of Arthritis and Hypothyroidism can be Similar

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  Resource: Rheumatology

• Minimize the Risk of Damage to Teeth

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February 28

• Hip Replacement Is Evolving, And Rehabilitation Is Getting Easier

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  Resource: Hip Replacement at Mayo Clinic

• Hormone Therapy and Atherosclerosis

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  Resource: Atherosclerosis Treatment at Mayo Clinic

• Can A Mutant Measles Virus Threaten Populations?

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