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Mild leg swelling can be easily managed, but check with doctor first for accurate diagnosis
Medical Edge from Mayo ClinicDEAR MAYO CLINIC: For the past couple of weeks, my calves have been swollen. They don't hurt, but I definitely notice that my socks are tighter than normal. What could be the cause? ANSWER: There are numerous causes of painless swelling of the legs...Tags: Swelling, Salt, Hospitals and Clinics, Heart Failure, Symptoms
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BRIEF: NJ man heads to trial in woman's death in Pike County
Pocono Record, Stroudsburg, Pa.A New Jersey man charged with homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence had his charges bound over for trial after a two-hour preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Jay Rose, Pike County District Attorney Ray Tonkin said....Tags: Trials, Court Preliminary
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Treatment for restless legs syndrome focuses on relieving the symptoms
Tribune Media ServicesDEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is restless legs syndrome hereditary? Is there an effective treatment, or does a diagnosis of RLS mean I will have it for life? ANSWER: Restless legs syndrome, or RLS, is not always hereditary. But it does run in some families, and...Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Restless Leg Syndrome, Muscle Relaxers, Dietary Supplements, Hospitals and Clinics
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Alternatives relieve hot flashes when estrogen is not an option
The Medicine CabinetQ: I'm 65-year-old female. I was diagnosed with a blood clot in my leg while using the hormone patch Alora for hot flashes. I had to stop Alora. The hot flashes came back. I tried gabapentin with no relief. Is there anything I can take to relieve hot...Tags: Health, Placebo, Boston, Drugs and Medicines, Medical Specialization
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Shaken by shingles
It wasn't just any raking job; it was dethatching to get all the old, dead grass out. That's hard work. You have to dig in and put some real muscle into it. The pain in my rib cage started the day after the dead grass was bagged and bound for the...
Tags: Health, Tylenol (drug), Viral Diseases and Infections, Disease Prevention, Preventative Medicine
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Sometimes, euthanasia is the loving choice to end a pet's suffering
My Pet WorldDENVER, CO. -- These reader questions were answered at the 2012 American Animal Hospital Association Conference, attended by over 1,200 veterinary professionals, March 15-18 at the Denver Convention Center. Q: My wonderful Border Collie/Chow mix was in...Tags: St. Petersburg (Pinellas, Florida), Chemotherapy, Stomach Cancer, Allergies, Health Treatments
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My Pet World: Helping deal with cats' trauma
ORLANDO, Fla. — These reader questions were answered at the North American Veterinary Conference here Jan. 14-18. Question: Our cat, who's at least 12 years old, has always been traumatized during her yearly veterinary exams. On her most recent...Tags: Eyes and Vision, Cat (animal), Pharmaceuticals, Symptoms, Chemicals
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Training can help nervous cat tolerate vet visits
My Pet WorldORLANDO, FLA. -- These reader questions were answered at the North American Veterinary Conference here Jan.14-18. Q: Our cat, who's at least 12 years old, has always been traumatized during her yearly veterinary exams. On her most recent visit, the vet...Tags: Eyes and Vision, Cat (animal), Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Symptoms
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Rodent of the week: Gabapentin may be unsafe for developing brains
Booster ShotsA study performed in mice and in cell culture suggests that the heavily prescribed drug gabapentin halts the formation of new synapses, or nerve connections, in the brain. That ability may be the reason the drug is effective in treating......
May 16, 2013
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May 16, 2013
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Mar 4, 2013
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Mar 22, 2012
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Jan 31, 2012
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Jan 26, 2012
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Oct 9, 2009
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