May 10

Will the Cost Leave You Smiling?

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Consumers should be aware that most cosmetic dentistry is not covered by insurance.
Bleaching — Process of brightening or whitening stained, discolored or dull teeth with an in-office power-bleaching method, doctor-supervised at-home whitening procedure done with molds made of your teeth, or over-the-counter whitening kit. (One to several office visits: $300 to less than $1,000. May have to be repeated.) Read the rest of this entry »

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May 07

Understanding Crohn’s Surgery. Part 2

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The type of surgery done in a person with Crohn’s depends on the part of the intestinal tract that is involved. If it is localized to one segment of intestine, that segment is removed and the remaining bowel is reconnected. Read the rest of this entry »

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May 07

Understanding Crohn’s Surgery. Part 1

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Q.I am a 15-year-old girl and was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease two years ago. I am facing surgery soon. What sort of surgery is done? Do you know of any support groups that could be useful?

K.H. Read the rest of this entry »

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Apr 28

Understanding Asthma, Part 2

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Stress.
Your child’s pediatrician may suspect asthma if your child has frequent episodes of coughing or wheezing, especially if there is a family history of asthma. Children with asthma also are more likely to have eczema (allergic dermatitis) and nasal allergy (allergic rhinitis or hay fever). Children younger than 3 often wheeze and cough with respiratory illnesses, and some of these children do have asthma. But the diagnosis of asthma is more reliable after the age of 2 or 3. Read the rest of this entry »

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Apr 28

Understanding Asthma, Part 1

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Nearly everyone knows someone with asthma — more than 10 percent of children have asthma at some time, and even more adults develop it. Asthma is one of the most important chronic illnesses of childhood and accounts for at least 10 percent of all emergency room visits, and 10 percent of all pediatric hospitalizations. Asthma is also one of the most common causes of cough in children. Read the rest of this entry »

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Apr 20

Talking With Your Doctor

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You can help your physician assess your situation by thinking ahead of time about the problems that you have been experiencing and when they might have started. Also, be sure to mention any previous history of thyroid or hormonal problems, and any family history that you are aware of. Read the rest of this entry »

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Apr 19

Tramadol and Tramadol HCL – What to Choose

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The pain-killing drug called Tramadol works in the brain to relieve discomfort. Tramadol is usually taken for long term pain because it is a non-narcotic pain reliever and doesn’t cause addiction. In addition, Tramadol is marketed as Ultram. Ultram ER’s extended release formulation is comparable to the Tramadol HCL formula. Read the rest of this entry »

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Apr 12

Sensible Advice on Child Discipline Explain Yourself

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Infants and very young children don’t have to “understand” that they are being put to bed by 7 p.m. They simply do not need a lengthy explanation that your “7:00 rule” must be followed. Read the rest of this entry »

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Apr 09

ANIMAL HOUSE’ STAR TAKES ACTIVE ROLE IN MANAGING DIABETES. PART 2

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“It was a combination of things — news that they may have to amputate part of my foot, thinking of my sister, who’s only three years older, in a wheelchair [because of an amputation] and blind because of diabetes. I was only 40 and I knew it was only downhill from there if I didn’t make a whole lifestyle change, get a new attitude,” he said. Read the rest of this entry »

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Apr 09

Animal House’ Star Takes Active Role in Managing Diabetes. Part 1

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It could have been a scene from one his movies — comic actor Stephen Furst causing an uproar at the hospital as he ordered Chinese food from his bed. But there was no punch line to be delivered. Instead, Furst was waiting to hear if part of his foot would have to be amputated due to complications from diabetes. Read the rest of this entry »

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