How Is Lung Cancer Treated?
• Cancer: Lung • Nov 29 04

The treatment of lung cancer depends on its type and extent. Therefore, the doctor must obtain specific information before suggesting a treatment. The doctor… How Is Lung Cancer Treated?   

 
 

How Is Lung Cancer Diagnosed?
• Cancer: Lung • Nov 29 04

If a doctor suspects lung cancer, he or she will:

     
  • Ask about your medical history  
  • Perform a physical examination… How Is Lung Cancer Diagnosed?   
     
     

    What Is Lung Cancer?
    • Cancer: Lung • Nov 29 04

    Lung cancer is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or both of the lungs.

    The body is made up of different types… What Is Lung Cancer?   

     
     

    New treatment for urinary incontinence reported
    • Urine Problems • Nov 29 04

    Urinary incontinence in women can be corrected by transplanting the patient’s own muscle-derived stem cells into the urethra to strengthen it, scientists said on… New treatment for urinary incontinence reported   

     
     

    Chemical receptor linked to breast cancer spread
    • Cancer: Breast • Nov 29 04

    Increased levels of a cell chemical receptor called CXCR4 is needed for the spread of certain hereditary breast cancers, researchers report in the journal… Chemical receptor linked to breast cancer spread   

     
     

    US high court considers medical marijuana case
    • Tobacco & Marijuana • Nov 29 04

    Several U.S. Supreme Court justices expressed reservations on Monday about allowing medical marijuana for sick patients whose doctors have recommended they smoke it for… US high court considers medical marijuana case   

     
     

    Low testosterone seen common in diabetic men
    • Diabetes • Nov 29 04

    About one third of men with type 2 diabetes show low levels of testosterone, and this is seems to be related to abnormal… Low testosterone seen common in diabetic men   

     
     

    Spray could stop spread of flu, TB, SARS - study
    • Flu • Nov 29 04

    Simply inhaling a saltwater spray could help prevent the spread of diseases including flu and tuberculosis, U.S. and German researchers reported on Monday.

    They… Spray could stop spread of flu, TB, SARS - study   

     
     

    Bed rest during pregnancy linked to bone loss
    • Pregnancy • Nov 29 04

    If a woman is confined to bed rest during pregnancy, there is a likelihood of significant bone loss, the results of a new… Bed rest during pregnancy linked to bone loss   

     
     

    Vitamin K levels often low in Crohn’s disease
    • Bowel Problems • Nov 29 04

    People with Crohn’s disease - a chronic inflammation of the colon - have lower levels of vitamin K than do healthy subjects, a recent… Vitamin K levels often low in Crohn’s disease   

     
     

    Brain abnormality linked to hyperactivity disorder
    • Brain • Nov 29 04

    Brain scans of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder show abnormalities in the fiber pathways along which brain signals pass, scientists said on… Brain abnormality linked to hyperactivity disorder   

     
     

    Smokers’ lung cancer risk identified in CT screening study
    • Cancer: Lung • Nov 29 04

    For the first time, researchers can predict the lung cancer risk for social smokers as well as habitual smokers.

    Data presented today at the… Smokers’ lung cancer risk identified in CT screening study   

     
     

    Movement therapy may aid chronic headache
    • Headaches • Nov 29 04

    A type of movement therapy designed to promote relaxation may help chronic headache sufferers deal with their pain, preliminary research suggests.

    The study of… Movement therapy may aid chronic headache   

     
     

    Genentech Colon Cancer Drug Works with 2nd Chemo
    • Drug News • Nov 29 04

    Genentech Inc. on Monday said its colon cancer drug Avastin extended the life of patients when used in combination with a chemotherapy regimen called… Genentech Colon Cancer Drug Works with 2nd Chemo   

     
     

    Botox Eases Pain From Breast Surgery
    • Pain • Nov 29 04

    Pain from breast surgery can be reduced by injections of Botox, a new study by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences researchers.

    The botulinum… Botox Eases Pain From Breast Surgery   

     
     

    Study urges help for staff with HIV
    • AIDS/HIV • Nov 29 04

    Employers have been urged to do more to help workers with HIV after new research showed huge evidence of prejudice against people with the… Study urges help for staff with HIV   

     
     

    Singapore intensifies battle against AIDS
    • AIDS/HIV • Nov 29 04

    Singapore, facing a rise in AIDS cases, is considering making it compulsory for pregnant women to be screened for HIV/AIDS, an official said on… Singapore intensifies battle against AIDS   

     
     

    HIV vaccine shows promise in Brazil study
    • AIDS/HIV • Nov 29 04

    An experimental vaccine reduced the level of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, by at least 80 percent in a Brazilian study of… HIV vaccine shows promise in Brazil study   

     
     

    Skin cancer prevention cream
    • Cancer • Nov 29 04

    It won’t replace sunscreen, but a new cream could wipe out skin cancer.

    Some groups of people are at higher risk of skin cancer… Skin cancer prevention cream   

     
     

    Limited flu shots available
    • Public Health • Nov 29 04

    The Coffee County Health Department will have a limited number of flu shots available to those at high risk this week, but an appointment… Limited flu shots available   

     
     

    EU food safety agency attacked for pro-GMO bias
    • Public Health • Nov 29 04

    An environmental group accused Europe’s top food safety agency on Monday of repeated bias in favor of genetically modified (GMO) foods and links with… EU food safety agency attacked for pro-GMO bias   

     
     

    Birdflu far more deadly than SARS, WHO says
    • Flu • Nov 29 04

    The bird flu virus is far more lethal than the SARS virus that struck Asia last year and could unleash a pandemic that could… Birdflu far more deadly than SARS, WHO says   

     
     

    Low Back Pain
    • Backache • Nov 28 04

    Definition
    Pain in the spine or muscles of the lower back.

    Alternative Names
    Backache; Low back pain; Lumbar pain; Pain - back

    … Low Back Pain   
     
     

    Nonspecific Back Pain
    • Backache • Nov 28 04

    Definition
    Pain in the back due to an unknown cause.

    Alternative Names
    Back pain - nonspecific

    Causes, incidence, and risk factors
    … Nonspecific Back Pain   

     
     

    Functional Back Injuries
    • Backache • Nov 28 04

    Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction
    Bowel and bladder dysfunction refers to loss of control of these bodily functions due to trauma or a developing… Functional Back Injuries   

     
     
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