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Kids' injury rate rises with the temperature
Before you know it, the kids will be out of school and enjoying summer. And while that usually means lots of fun for children, it can sometimes also mean an injury or a trip to the emergency room. We talked about that with Dr. Karen Sheehan, an...
Tags: Hydrocortisone, Benadryl (drug), Broken Arm, Swelling, Broken Bones
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The Kid's Doctor: Avoid spring sports injuries through careful training
Premium Health News Servicehttp://www.kidsdr.com With the arrival of spring comes a new season of baseball, softball, track and field. This also means that kids need to be prepared to play. Professional ballplayers spend 4-6 weeks in spring training preparing for the season,...Tags: Spring Training, High School Sports, Sports, Baseball, College Baseball
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New guidelines issued on ear infections
The Kid's DoctorThe American Academy of Pediatrics just released new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute otitis media (AOM), which is “doctor speak” for an ear infection. An ear infection is one of the most common maladies of early childhood...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Ear Infection, Acetaminophen (drug), American Academy of Pediatrics, Viral Diseases and Infections
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A natural script to help relieve chronic pain
Dear Pharmacist: I live in chronic pain. No one is sure why. I take hydrocodone and ibuprofen daily, but I'm still in pain. Can you recommend any vitamins to help me? — M.C., Dallas, Texas Dear M.C.: I'm sorry you are going through this. Luckily,...
Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Herbal Supplements, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis, Dietary Supplements
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The Medicine Cabinet-Ask the Harvard Experts: Am I taking too much ibuprofen?
Premium Health News ServiceQ: I've been taking a couple of over-the-counter ibuprofen tablets two or three times per day to ease pain and inflammation in my knees. Could it be harmful to do this for an extended period of time, say a year? A: Ibuprofen is one of the nonsteroidal...Tags: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Allergies, Acetaminophen (drug), Naproxen (drug)
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The Frugal Traveler: Packing a frugal first aid kit
On a recent trip to the Caribbean, an accidental injury reminded me that skimping on first aid supplies is a packing strategy with potentially serious repercussions. Repercussions I was going to have to deal with before I could possibly continue with my...
Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, First Aid, Acetaminophen (drug), Health Treatments
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Mayo Clinic Medical Edge: Once infection is eliminated, likelihood of additional ulcer caused by H. pylori very low
Premium Health News ServiceDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently became extremely ill from what turned out to be a peptic ulcer caused by H. pylori. Until that time, I had no symptoms of acid reflux or pain. What causes peptic ulcers? What are the chances I will have a recurrence? ANSWER:...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Helicobacter pylori, Jacksonville (Duval, Florida), Acetaminophen (drug), Symptoms
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Mayo Clinic Medical Edge: Self-care measures helpful, but may not be enough to resolve Achilles tendinitis
Premium Health News ServiceDEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes Achilles tendinitis? Are there things I can do at home to help it heal more quickly? ANSWER: Although Achilles tendinitis is often associated with an increase in sports activity, any increase in stress on the tendon can...Tags: Weight, Drugs and Medicines, Acetaminophen (drug), Hospitals and Clinics, Overweight
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What can I do about foot pain caused by Morton's neuroma?
Premium Health News ServiceQ. I have pain in the ball of my foot, which my doctor thinks is caused by a Morton's neuroma. How did I get this and what can I do about it? A. Morton's neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue between the bones at the base of the toes (in the ball of...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Women's Health, Naproxen (drug), Inflammation, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Once infection is eliminated, likelihood of additional ulcer caused by H. pylori very low
Tribune Media ServicesDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently became extremely ill from what turned out to be a peptic ulcer caused by H. pylori. Until that time, I had no symptoms of acid reflux or pain. What causes peptic ulcers? What are the chances I will have a recurrence? ANSWER:...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Helicobacter pylori, Jacksonville (Duval, Florida), Symptoms, Acetaminophen (drug)
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It's a miracle: My story
It was a miracle! Yes, me -- of all people -- I had a miracle happen to me. No I didn't win the mega million dollar lottery or win a home in Arizona from HGTV. It was much more of a miracle for me than anything else I could have possibly ever imagined....Tags: Kensington, HGTV (tv network)
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Self-care measures helpful, but may not be enough to resolve Achilles tendinitis
Tribune Media ServicesDEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes Achilles tendinitis? Are there things I can do at home to help it heal more quickly? ANSWER: Although Achilles tendinitis is often associated with an increase in sports activity, any increase in stress on the tendon can...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Weight, Acetaminophen (drug), Hospitals and Clinics, Overweight
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