MedicineNet.com – Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis): What Is It and How Did I Get It?
Dr. Melissa Stoppler discusses pink eye (conjuctivitis) and pink eye symptoms and treatment
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MedicineNet.com – HIV / AIDS Conference Update #3 July 27, 2005
Dr. Eric Daar reports from the 3rd International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis and Treatment in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. July 27, 2005. Many of the most important presentations related to the treatment of HIV infection occurred today. Many of these studies challenged current treatment strategies and described new drugs that may provide options [...]
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Dr. Eric Daar reports from the 3rd International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis and Treatment in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. July 26, 2005. Hundreds of presentations were made on day 2 of this meeting with many being informative about the disease itself, select side-effects and treatment. Topics such as Genetic Factors and HIV and [...]
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Dr. Eric Daar reports from the 3rd International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis and Treatment in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. July 25, 2005 highlights include: Diversity of HIV strains from around the world – recombination, co-infection, and superinfection. Growing epidemics of HIV, particularly in Eastern Europe. Presentation by Dr. Blick on “Patient zero: [...]
Read the rest of this entry »MedicineNet.com – Heart Bypass Surgery: The Talk Show Host and The President
What do David Letterman and Bill Clinton have in common? They both had the same type of heart bypass surgery and recently compared notes.
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For many of us with busy lives, a good night’s sleep is a thing of the past. In this segment, Dr. Stoppler offers some easy-to-follow tips to help us dream away.
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Here’s why lupus, a condition of chronic inflammation caused by an autoimmune disease, occurs more frequently in women.
Read the rest of this entry »MedicineNet.com – Am I Having A Heart Attack?
Sometimes, it could just be indigestion. Or, it could be more serious. It’s good to know the symptoms of a heart attack, it could save your life.
Read the rest of this entry »MedicineNet.com – Choosing A Doctor That’s Right For Me
Choosing a new doctor can be a difficult task, especially if you have moved to a new community. Did you know there are websites to check physicians certification and if any disciplinary actions have been taken against them? There’s much to consider and there’s a helpful list of questions to think about.
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