Medical Edge Newspaper Column

2008 June Newspaper Column

June 6

• Self-Care May Help Avoid High Blood Pressure

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  Resource: MayoClinic.com: High Blood Pressure

• Lp(A) May Promote Healing, But Too Much Increases Risk of Heart Disease

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  Resource: Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases

• It Causes Distinct Chest Pain, But It's Not a Heart Attack - Pericarditis

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  Resource: Cardiovascular Diseases at Mayo Clinic

June 13

• Cranberry Juice Likely Won't Help With Prostatitis

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• Preparing for a Scheduled Colonoscopy

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• Plugged Ears May Be Related to Eustachian Tube Dysfunction

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  Resource: Ear, Nose and Throat at Mayo Clinic

June 20

• Avoiding Allergens May Beat Allergy Medicine Effects

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  Resource: Allergic Diseases

• Prolonged Sitting on Long Flights or Car Trips

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  Resource: MayoClinic.com: Deep Vein Thrombosis

• Medical Conditions Can Be Related To Post-Traumatic Stress

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  Resource: Psychiatry and Psychology

June 27

• Symptoms That Warrant Medical Attention

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  Resource: Primary Care Internal Medicine in Minnesota

• Skin Tags Best Dealt With By Medical Provider

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  Resource: Dermatology