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American Family Physician
March 1, 2004 |
What Should I Know About Stomach Cancer? Stomach cancer, which is also called gastric cancer, is the growth of cells that are not normal in the lining and wall of the stomach.   |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2003 |
Dyspepsia What is dyspepsia?... What causes dyspepsia?... Is dyspepsia a serious condition?... How is dyspepsia treated?... etc. |
American Family Physician
February 1, 2007 |
Amblyopia ("Lazy Eye") in Your Child A patient guide: What is amblyopia?... What causes amblyopia?... How can I tell if my child has amblyopia?... etc. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2004 |
Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing: Tips to Share with Your Doctor If you are hard of hearinf or deaf, here are some tips to make your next doctor's visit easier. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2003 |
Heart Attack: Getting Back into Your Life After a Heart Attack How soon can I get back into my regular activities?... Why is exercise so important?... What kind of exercise is good?... How often should I exercise?... etc, |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2003 |
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease What is gastroesophageal reflux disease?... What are the symptoms of GERD?... How is GERD diagnosed?... How is GERD treated?... etc. |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2003 |
Crohn's Disease What is Crohn's disease?... Who gets Crohn's disease?... How can my doctor tell if I have Crohn's disease?... How is Crohn's disease treated?... What can I expect after treatment?... etc. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2003 |
What You Should Know About Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm Exercise-induced bronchospasm (also called EIB) happens if the airways in your lungs shrink (get smaller) while you are exercising. This patient handout takes a look at the symptoms and what can be done. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2004 |
Nausea and Vomiting Nausea and vomiting are common when you are sick. They also can be side effects of certain medicines. Some people have nausea and vomiting after surgery. Many pregnant women have nausea and vomiting in the first three months of pregnancy |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2004 |
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Questions, answers, and recommendations on alcohol withdrawl syndrome. |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2005 |
Constipation: What You Should Know A patient hand-out on the condition, what causes it and how to alleviate the problem. |
American Family Physician
February 1, 2003 |
Cytomegalovirus What is cytomegalovirus?... What are the symptoms of CMV?... How will my doctor know if I have CMV?... Is there a treatment for CMV?... Where can I get more information? |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2004 |
Chronic Cough: Causes and Cures On overview on chronic coughs, their causes and cures. |
American Family Physician
May 1, 2004 |
Barrett's Esophagus - What Should I Know About It? A general overview on Barrett's esophagus. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2005
Monte C. Uyemura |
Foreign Body Ingestion in Children Because many patients who have swallowed foreign bodies are asymptomatic, physicians must maintain a high index of suspicion. |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2003 |
Heartburn What is heartburn?... What causes heartburn?... Can heartburn be serious?... What can I do to feel better?... Will antacids get rid of heartburn?... etc. |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2005 |
Treating My Child's Asthma An informative hand-out aimed at the primary care-giver of an asthmatic child. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2002 |
Joint and Soft Tissue Injection What is a joint and soft tissue injection?... What will I feel during the injection?... What should I do after the procedure?... What should I expect after the procedure?... |
American Family Physician
June 1, 2003 |
Using an Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor What is high blood pressure?... What causes high blood pressure?... Why do I have to control my high blood pressure?... How can I check my blood pressure?... What is an ambulatory blood pressure monitor?... etc. |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2002 |
What Should I Know About Migraines? What are migraines?... How can my doctor tell that my headache is a migraine?... How is migraine headache treated?... What about the headache pain I'm having right now?... What are the "triptans"?... What else can I do?... etc. |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2003 |
When You Have a Herniated Disc What is a herniated disc?... Why does a disc get herniated?... What are the signs of a herniated disc?... How does my doctor know I have a herniated disc?... What can be done for the pain of a herniated disc?... Will exercises help the pain?... etc. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2003 |
How Do I Know If I Have an Eating Disorder? What is an eating disorder?... Why are eating disorders dangerous?... What are the symptoms of eating disorders?... How will my doctor know if I have an eating disorder?... Where can I learn more about eating disorders? |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2005 |
Panic Attacks A patient bulletin describing the disorder and how to find help with treatment and diagnosis. |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2005 |
Why Am I Short of Breath? Shortness of breath can be caused by many things, from a simply cold to heart failure. While these tips should help ease the anxiety, they shouldn't replace a visit to your doctor. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2004 |
Urinary Tract Infections During Pregnancy What is a urinary tract infection?... How do I know I have a UTI?... How will a UTI affect my baby?... How are UTIs treated?... How do I know if the medicine is not working?... Can I keep this from happening again? |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2003 |
Heart Failure What is heart failure?... What causes heart failure?... What are the symptoms of heart failure?... What tests will I need?... What treatment will I need?... What medicines will I need to take?... etc. |
American Family Physician
May 1, 2003 |
What Should I Know About Open-Angle Glaucoma? What is open-angle glaucoma?... Who gets open-angle glaucoma?... How can I find out if I have open-angle glaucoma?... How is open-angle glaucoma treated?... Where can I get more information? |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2002 |
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder?... How do I know if I have PMDD?... What causes PMDD?... How does my doctor find out if I have PMDD?... How is PMDD treated?... What medicines are helpful?... etc. |
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James J. Green |
Numerology: Kids Ain't Cheap The latest Department of Agriculture child-rearing study reports that a two-parent, middle-income family can expect to spend $221,190 to raise a child born in 2008. |
American Family Physician
June 1, 2005 |
Traveler's Diarrhea: What You Should Know A consumer hand-out on the condition, its treatment and prevention. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2005 |
Vertigo-A Type of Dizziness A patient hand-out on the condition, its causes and possible treatments. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2005 |
Painful Menstrual Periods A patient bulletin on the causes and treatment options for painful menstrual periods. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2004 |
Falls: How to Lower Your Risk Anyone can fall, but the elderly are especially at risk. Information and tips on falling and how to lower your risk. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2006 |
Behavior Problems in a Family Member with Dementia: What You Should Know An informative hand-out on the condition: What kinds of problems do people with dementia have?... Will these problems get worse?... Can my doctor tell if some other illness is causing the problems?... etc. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2004 |
Chronic Pain Medicines Description of the different types of pain medicines for chronic pain. |
Science News
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Science Past From The Issue Of July 18, 1959 Suggestions were offered for using computerized information to help doctors diagnose illnesses. |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2002 |
Acute Bronchitis What is acute bronchitis?... How do people get acute bronchitis?... How is acute bronchitis treated?... When should I see my doctor again?...How can I keep from getting sick again?... |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2006 |
Mental Retardation: What Caregivers Need to Know A caregiver's guide: What should I do about doctor visits for a person with mental retardation?... What if a person with mental retardation is hurt or acts strangely?... Who should make medical decisions for a person with mental retardation?... etc. |
American Family Physician
February 1, 2005 |
Inflammatory Bowel Disease A patient handout on the intestinal disease, its causes, diagnosis and treatment options. |
American Family Physician
February 1, 2005 |
Alcoholism-What Should I Know About It? A patient hand-out on the disease and how to get help for it. |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2003 |
Kidney Failure What is kidney failure?... How do you get kidney failure?... How can my doctor tell if I have kidney failure?... Will my kidney failure get better?... etc. |
American Family Physician
June 1, 2005 |
What You Should Know About Edema A patient hand-out on the condition, its causes, diagnosis and treatment options. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2006 |
Vertigo: What You Should Know An informative patient handout: What is vertigo?... How do I know if I have vertigo?... How is vertigo treated?... |
American Family Physician
May 1, 2005 |
Diabetic Ketoacidosis: What It Is and How to Prevent It An informative patient hand-out on the condition, its causes, triggers, prevention and instructions on what do if the conditions presents. |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2004 |
End-Of-Life Choices for Families An informational pamphlet for those making end-of-life decisions. |
American Family Physician
February 1, 2003 |
Thyroid Nodules What is a thyroid nodule?... Who gets thyroid nodules and why?... What are the symptoms of thyroid nodules?... How can my doctor tell if I have thyroid nodules?... How are thyroid nodules treated?... Where can I get more information? |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2005 |
Kidney Cysts A patient hand-out on what the kidneys do, how cysts affect function and possible treatments of the problem. |
AskMen.com
Robert Morris |
How To Maximize Your Doctor Visit Here's how to get the most bang for your buck before, during and after your visit to the doctor. |
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March 15, 2006 |
What You Should Know About Worrying Too Much Learn when worrying is a problem and what you can do to get treatment. |
AskMen.com
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How To Check A Doctor's Credentials Here's a five-step plan to finding a good doctor. |
