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Living Longer Linked to Gene Variations (August 2010)

Allergy

Do More Kids Today Have Food Allergies? (January 2010)
Sinus X-ray (January 2007)

Asthma

Asthma and Wheezing Linked with Fat in Foods (July 2010)
Can Asthma Affect Your Mental Health? (April 2010)
Asthma Risk Increases with Waist Size (October 2009)
Moms-To-Be Can Eat Apples to Ward off Asthma in Offspring (February 2009)
Peak Flow Measurement (December 2007)
Pulmonary Function Tests (July 2006)

Bariatrics

Weight-Loss Surgery May Improve Diabetes (August 2009)
Gastric Stapling (Restrictive) Surgery (October 2008)
Gastric Bypass (Malabsorptive) Surgery (April 2008)

Bone Cancer

Bone Biopsy (June 2007)
Bone Marrow Biopsy (January 2007)

Brain Cancer

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine and Brain (February 2007)
Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Brain (April 2006)

Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Therapy Hard to Complete for Some (August 2010)
Breast Cancer Treatment Works Best Over Longer Period (July 2010)
Breast Cancer Risks for Hispanic Women Studied (June 2010)
Aspirin May Increase Survival Odds After Breast Cancer (April 2010)
Digital Mammography Offers Even Lower Radiation Dose (March 2010)
Core Needle Biopsy: Accurate with Fewer Complications (February 2010)
For Many Breast Cancer Survivors, Pain Persists (January 2010)
What New Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Mean for You (December 2009)
Pump Iron to Prevent Lymphedema Flare-ups (October 2009)
Does Insulin Level Raise Risk for Breast Cancer? (September 2009)
Reduced Breast Cancer Risk and Migraines Linked (August 2009)
Breast Cancer Survival Status Found with Blood Marker (July 2009)
Lymphedema Difficult for Women after Breast Cancer (May 2009)
Hispanic Women Discover Own Breast Cancer, But Wait (April 2009)
BRCA Gene Mutation a Cancer Risk for Men (April 2009)
Tumor Size and Type Helps Predict Breast Cancer Outcome (February 2009)
Breast Scan (October 2008)
Mastectomy (September 2007)
Lumpectomy (August 2007)
Breast Ultrasound (October 2006)
Breast Biopsy (October 2006)
Mammogram (March 2006)

Breast Health

Aspirin May Increase Survival Odds After Breast Cancer (April 2010)
Digital Mammography Offers Even Lower Radiation Dose (March 2010)
Core Needle Biopsy: Accurate with Fewer Complications (February 2010)
For Many Breast Cancer Survivors, Pain Persists (January 2010)
What New Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Mean for You (December 2009)
Does Insulin Level Raise Risk for Breast Cancer? (September 2009)
Dense Breasts May Be a Risk Factor for Breast Cancer (June 2009)
Hispanic Women Discover Own Breast Cancer, But Wait (April 2009)
Childhood Cancer Survivors Need Mammograms (March 2009)
Breast Scan (October 2008)
Breast Ultrasound (October 2006)
Mammogram (March 2006)

Cardiac Electrophysiology

Abnormal Heart Rhythm May Be Predicted By Risk Score (April 2009)
Electrophysiological Studies (October 2007)
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Insertion (January 2007)
Pacemaker (May 2006)
Holter Monitor (August 2006)

Cardiology

Anxiety Disorders May Increase Heart Attack and Stroke Risk (August 2010)
Lack of Exercise at Young Age Raises Hypertension Risk (July 2010)
Heart Risk Linked to Simple Carbs (June 2010)
Heart Risk Prediction May Improve with Calcium CT Scan (June 2010)
A Happy Mind May Equal a Healthy Heart (April 2010)
Heart Health Suffers in Obese Men, Even When Otherwise Healthy (February 2010)
After Heart Attack, Quit Smoking to Live Longer (February 2010)
Good Cholesterol Levels May Help Prevent Heart Failure (January 2010)
Heart Disease: Few Americans Are Out of Danger (December 2009)
For Your Heart?s Sake, Get a Flu Shot (November 2009)
No Amount of Cigarettes Is Safe for Your Heart (October 2009)
Boost Your Health with Active Commuting (September 2009)
Veggies and Grains Help Lower Blood Pressure (August 2009)
Men's Risk of Heart Failure Lowered with Fatty Fish (July 2009)
Time Widens for Giving Clot-Busting Drug for Stroke (July 2009)
Exams of Obese, Diabetic Youth Show Cardiovascular Problems (July 2009)
Heart Failure Creates Needs for Patient and Caregiver (June 2009)
Type 2 Diabetics May Not Find Heart Screening Beneficial (June 2009)
Heart Concerns Linked to Premature Delivery (May 2009)
Life Span Could Shorten from Eating Too Much Red Meat (May 2009)
Protect Heart with Low Blood Pressure and Cholesterol (May 2009)
Not Many Children Need Statins for Heart Disease Prevention (April 2009)
Abnormal Heart Rhythm May Be Predicted By Risk Score (April 2009)
Echocardiography a Valuable View of the Heart (March 2009)
Arteries May Clear of Calcium Deposits with Extra Sleep (February 2009)
Diabetes Studies Update on Nutrition, and on Cancer (February 2009)
Exercise Echocardiogram (October 2008)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Heart (June 2008)
Ultrafast Computed Tomography (Ultrafast CT Scan) (February 2008)
Tilt Table Procedure (December 2007)
Signal-Averaged Electrocardiogram (May 2007)
Transesophageal Echocardiogram (April 2007)
Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram (March 2007)
Myocardial Perfusion Scan, Resting (September 2006)
Holter Monitor (August 2006)
Exercise Electrocardiogram (June 2006)
Electrocardiogram (April 2006)
Echocardiogram (August 2006)
Chest X-ray (April 2006)
Positron Emission Tomography (PET Scan) (July 2006)

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Heart Valve Repair or Replacement Surgery (August 2008)
Heart Transplantation (July 2008)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG) (March 2008)
Lobectomy (November 2007)
Valvuloplasty (July 2007)
Lung Biopsy (June 2006)

Colorectal Cancer

Sigmoidoscopy (April 2008)
Colonoscopy (January 2007)
Barium Enema (August 2006)

Colorectal Conditions

Sigmoidoscopy (April 2008)
Colonoscopy (January 2007)
Barium Enema (August 2006)

Complementary Medicine

Experts Still Looking for Glucosamine Attributes (March 2009)
Hands On Approach to Pain Management Touted (February 2009)

Dermatology

Five Ways to Look Younger - Without Surgery (December 2009)

Diabetes

Bone May Have a Role in Blood Sugar Control (August 2010)
Blood Pressure Control, Diabetes and Coronary Artery Disease Studied (July 2010)
Aggressive Control of Diabetes Reviewed (June 2010)
Reaching Out May Help Those with Diabetes Live Longer (May 2010)
Tests May Foretell Children's Diabetes Risk (March 2010)
New Guidelines Approve A1C Test for Diabetes Screening (February 2010)
In Control: Tell Sleep Apnea to Take a Hike (January 2010)
Prevent Diabetes with Diet and Exercise (December 2009)
Good Blood Glucose Control Is Your Ally Against Alzheimer’s (November 2009)
Mediterranean Diet May Decrease Need for Diabetes Medications (October 2009)
Deft Management of Type 1 Diabetes Helps Lower Complications (September 2009)
Weight-Loss Surgery May Improve Diabetes (August 2009)
Exams of Obese, Diabetic Youth Show Cardiovascular Problems (July 2009)
Type 2 Diabetics May Not Find Heart Screening Beneficial (June 2009)
Dementia Risk for Older People Increased by Low Blood Sugar (May 2009)
Diabetes Linked to Depression During and After Pregnancy (April 2009)
Diabetes and Sleep Apnea Linked (March 2009)
Diabetes Studies Update on Nutrition, and on Cancer (February 2009)
Gastric Stapling (Restrictive) Surgery (October 2008)

Emergency Medicine

Appendectomy (November 2006)

Endocrinology

Exams of Obese, Diabetic Youth Show Cardiovascular Problems (July 2009)
Abdominal Ultrasound (October 2006)

Gastroenterology

Liver Biopsy (December 2007)
Liver Scan (November 2007)
Gallbladder Scan (October 2007)
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (September 2007)
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (August 2007)
Cholecystography (July 2007)
Barium Swallow (June 2007)
Laparoscopy (February 2007)
Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Liver and Biliary Tract (December 2006)
Cholecystectomy (November 2006)
Appendectomy (November 2006)
Abdominal Ultrasound (October 2006)
Upper Gastrointestinal Series (May 2006)

Genetics

Genetic Risk for Autism Highlighted in New Research (June 2009)
BRCA Gene Mutation a Cancer Risk for Men (April 2009)

GI Cancer

Liver Biopsy (December 2007)
Liver Scan (November 2007)
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (August 2007)
Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Liver and Biliary Tract (December 2006)
Abdominal Ultrasound (October 2006)

Gyn Oncology

Fertility-Saving Measures as Good as Aggressive Treatment for Ovarian Cancer (September 2009)
Cervical Biopsy (May 2008)
Hysterectomy (March 2008)
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) (October 2007)
Hysteroscopy (July 2007)
Laparoscopy (February 2007)
Colposcopy (February 2007)
Pelvic Ultrasound (July 2006)
PAP Test (April 2006)
Endometrial Biopsy (June 2006)

Gynecology

Don't Be Embarrassed About Pelvic Problems (December 2009)
'Bio-identical' Hormone Therapy Questioned (March 2009)
Endometrial Ablation (December 2008)
Breast Scan (October 2008)
Cystometry (September 2008)
Cervical Biopsy (May 2008)
Cystoscopy (April 2008)
Hysterectomy (March 2008)
Cystography (November 2007)
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) (October 2007)
Mastectomy (September 2007)
Lumpectomy (August 2007)
Hysteroscopy (July 2007)
Uterine Artery Embolization (March 2007)
Laparoscopy (February 2007)
Colposcopy (February 2007)
Abdominal Ultrasound (October 2006)
Breast Ultrasound (October 2006)
Breast Biopsy (October 2006)
Pelvic Ultrasound (July 2006)
PAP Test (April 2006)
Mammogram (March 2006)
Endometrial Biopsy (June 2006)

Hematology

Lumbar Puncture (LP) (June 2007)
Bone Biopsy (June 2007)
Bone Marrow Biopsy (January 2007)

Infectious Disease

Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Linked to Higher Rates of STDs (August 2010)
What's New with Childhood Vaccines? (March 2010)
Lumbar Puncture (LP) (June 2007)

Interventional Cardiology

Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) and Stent Placement (August 2008)
Cardiac Catheterization (December 2006)

Lung Cancer

Hazardous Cigar and Pipe Smoking Has Gained in Popularity (April 2010)
Another Reason to Talk with Your Doctor about Hormone Replacement Therapy (August 2009)
Pleural Biopsy (February 2008)
Lung Scan (January 2008)
Lobectomy (November 2007)
Mediastinoscopy (August 2007)
Lung Biopsy (June 2006)
Bronchoscopy (September 2006)

Men's Health

Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Linked to Higher Rates of STDs (August 2010)
Lack of Exercise at Young Age Raises Hypertension Risk (July 2010)
New Prostate Cancer Tests on the Horizon (July 2010)
Eat Right to Avoid Kidney Stones (May 2010)
Heart Disease Plus ED May Raise Risk for Death (May 2010)
Hazardous Cigar and Pipe Smoking Has Gained in Popularity (April 2010)
Prostate Cancer: Making Sense of the Headlines (March 2010)
Heart Health Suffers in Obese Men, Even When Otherwise Healthy (February 2010)
Men Who Stifle Feelings at Work Face Increased Risk for Heart Attack (January 2010)
When It Comes to Longevity, Men Have Some Catching Up to Do (December 2009)
Sleep Apnea Raises Risk for Death (November 2009)
Macho Men Less Likely to Get Routine Medical Care (October 2009)
Men Experience Depression Differently from Women (September 2009)
Men's Risk of Heart Failure Lowered with Fatty Fish (July 2009)
Prostate Cancer Therapy May Affect Heart and Bones (June 2009)
Prostate Cancer Anxiety Helped with Stress Management (May 2009)
Life Span Could Shorten from Eating Too Much Red Meat (May 2009)
BRCA Gene Mutation a Cancer Risk for Men (April 2009)
New Potential for Predicting Aggressive Prostate Cancer on the Horizon (March 2009)
Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer Abound (February 2009)
Arteries May Clear of Calcium Deposits with Extra Sleep (February 2009)

Mental Health

Teens with Eating Disorders Complex to Treat (August 2010)
Anxiety Disorders May Increase Heart Attack and Stroke Risk (August 2010)
Autistic Children Benefit from Grandparents’ Involvement (June 2010)
Kids Feel Financial Downturn, Too (May 2010)
Can Asthma Affect Your Mental Health? (April 2010)
Half of Kids with Mental Problems Don't Get Help (February 2010)
Depression Is Untreated and Undertreated in Many Working Moms (January 2010)
Insert Correct Page Title (November 2009)
Feeling Good after Exercise Lasts Longer than Expected (July 2009)
Be Social and Manage Stress to Live Longer (June 2009)
Heart Failure Creates Needs for Patient and Caregiver (June 2009)
Prostate Cancer Anxiety Helped with Stress Management (May 2009)
Dementia Risk for Older People Increased by Low Blood Sugar (May 2009)
Diabetes Linked to Depression During and After Pregnancy (April 2009)

Neonatology

Experts Discuss Pros and Cons of Fish during Pregnancy (June 2009)

Nephrology

Living Kidney Donor Chains Facilitate More Matches (April 2009)
Renal Angiogram (December 2008)
Kidney Scan (November 2008)
Renal Venogram (July 2008)
Kidney Transplantation (May 2008)
Kidney Biopsy (March 2008)
24-Hour Urine Collection (March 2008)
Lithotripsy (March 2007)
Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder X-ray (November 2006)
Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Kidney (November 2006)
Abdominal Ultrasound (October 2006)
Kidney Ultrasound (September 2006)

Neurology

Childhood Strokes: More Common Than Parents Know (April 2010)
Reduced Breast Cancer Risk and Migraines Linked (August 2009)
Time Widens for Giving Clot-Busting Drug for Stroke (July 2009)
Endovascular Coiling (December 2008)
Evoked Potentials Studies (October 2008)
Laminectomy (May 2008)
X-rays of the Skull (January 2008)
Tilt Table Procedure (December 2007)
Electronystagmography (ENG) (October 2007)
Electromyography (EMG) (September 2007)
Myelogram (July 2007)
Lumbar Puncture (LP) (June 2007)
Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) (May 2007)
Muscle Biopsy (April 2007)
Gamma Knife (April 2007)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine and Brain (February 2007)
Cerebral Arteriogram (December 2006)
Electroencephalogram (EEG) (August 2006)
Positron Emission Tomography (PET Scan) (July 2006)
Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Brain (April 2006)

Neurosurgery

Endovascular Coiling (December 2008)
Craniotomy (November 2008)
X-rays of the Skull (January 2008)
Gamma Knife (April 2007)
Cerebral Arteriogram (December 2006)
Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Brain (April 2006)

Nuclear Medicine

Kidney Scan (November 2008)
Lung Scan (January 2008)
Liver Scan (November 2007)
Gallbladder Scan (October 2007)
Myocardial Perfusion Scan, Resting (September 2006)
Positron Emission Tomography (PET Scan) (July 2006)

Obstetrics

Preterm Birth Risks Seldom Discussed (August 2010)
Child's Heart Risk Grows with Mom’s Weight in Pregnancy (July 2010)
Revised Guidelines for Gestational Diabetes Could Triple Cases (April 2010)
Midlife Moms: Planning for a Safe Pregnancy Past 35 (February 2010)
Lower Weight Urged for Obese Women Planning Pregnancy (July 2009)
Experts Discuss Pros and Cons of Fish during Pregnancy (June 2009)
Heart Concerns Linked to Premature Delivery (May 2009)
Diabetes Linked to Depression During and After Pregnancy (April 2009)
Moms-To-Be Can Eat Apples to Ward off Asthma in Offspring (February 2009)
Fetal Ultrasound (May 2008)
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) (January 2008)
External and Internal Heart Rate Monitoring of the Fetus (June 2007)
Pelvic Ultrasound (July 2006)
Cesarean Delivery (June 2006)

Oncology

Life Span Could Shorten from Eating Too Much Red Meat (May 2009)
Middle-Aged Women Who Drink Alcohol May Have Increased Cancer Risk (April 2009)
Childhood Cancer Survivors Need Mammograms (March 2009)
Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Abdomen (June 2008)
Gallbladder Scan (October 2007)
Lumbar Puncture (LP) (June 2007)
Bone Marrow Biopsy (January 2007)
Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Liver and Biliary Tract (December 2006)
Abdominal Ultrasound (October 2006)
Positron Emission Tomography (PET Scan) (July 2006)

Ophthalmology

Looking Out for Your Eyes (March 2010)
Better Vision in Children Linked to the Outdoors (March 2009)
Evoked Potentials Studies (October 2008)

Orthopaedics

Get Your Greens for Bone Health (February 2010)
Experts Still Looking for Glucosamine Attributes (March 2009)
Knee Replacement Surgery (November 2008)
Arthroplasty (July 2008)
Laminectomy (May 2008)
Joint Aspiration (January 2008)
Knee Ligament Repair (January 2008)
Arthrography (November 2007)
Bunion Surgery (September 2007)
Myelogram (July 2007)
Bone Biopsy (June 2007)
Muscle Biopsy (April 2007)
Arthroscopy (February 2007)
Bone Marrow Biopsy (January 2007)
Hip Replacement Surgery (December 2006)
Rotator Cuff Repair (September 2006)
Bone Densitometry (May 2006)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues (July 2006)

Otolaryngology

Evoked Potentials Studies (October 2008)
Electronystagmography (ENG) (October 2007)
Sinus X-ray (January 2007)

Pain Management

Experts Still Looking for Glucosamine Attributes (March 2009)
Hands On Approach to Pain Management Touted (February 2009)

Pathology

Cervical Biopsy (May 2008)
Kidney Biopsy (March 2008)
Pleural Biopsy (February 2008)
Liver Biopsy (December 2007)
Mediastinoscopy (August 2007)
Bone Biopsy (June 2007)
Muscle Biopsy (April 2007)
Bone Marrow Biopsy (January 2007)
Prostate Biopsy (October 2006)
PAP Test (April 2006)
Endometrial Biopsy (June 2006)
Lung Biopsy (June 2006)

Pediatrics

Teens with Eating Disorders Complex to Treat (August 2010)
What's New with Childhood Vaccines? (March 2010)
Get Your Kids Talking to Improve Language Development (August 2009)
Caffeine and Technology Add to Reduced Sleep in Teens (July 2009)
Genetic Risk for Autism Highlighted in New Research (June 2009)

Perinatology

Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) (January 2008)
Lumbar Puncture (LP) (June 2007)
External and Internal Heart Rate Monitoring of the Fetus (June 2007)
Pelvic Ultrasound (July 2006)
Cesarean Delivery (June 2006)

Plastic Surgery

Five Ways to Look Younger - Without Surgery (December 2009)
Mastectomy (September 2007)

Prostate Cancer

New Prostate Cancer Tests on the Horizon (July 2010)
FDA Approves Prostate Cancer Vaccine (June 2010)
Prostate Cancer: Making Sense of the Headlines (March 2010)
Advanced Prostate Cancer a Bigger Challenge for Young Men (August 2009)
Prostate Cancer Therapy May Affect Heart and Bones (June 2009)
Prostate Cancer Anxiety Helped with Stress Management (May 2009)
New Potential for Predicting Aggressive Prostate Cancer on the Horizon (March 2009)
Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer Abound (February 2009)
Cryotherapy for Prostate Conditions (September 2008)
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) (August 2008)
Prostate/Rectal Sonogram (April 2008)
Prostate Biopsy (October 2006)

Prostate Health

New Potential for Predicting Aggressive Prostate Cancer on the Horizon (March 2009)
Cryotherapy for Prostate Conditions (September 2008)
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) (August 2008)
Prostate/Rectal Sonogram (April 2008)
Cystography (November 2007)

Pulmonary

Even Mild Lung Disease Hurts the Heart (March 2010)
Diabetes and Sleep Apnea Linked (March 2009)
Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Chest (September 2008)
Pleural Biopsy (February 2008)
Sleep Study (February 2008)
Lung Scan (January 2008)
Peak Flow Measurement (December 2007)
Lobectomy (November 2007)
Mediastinoscopy (August 2007)
Oximetry (May 2007)
Thoracentesis (March 2007)
Sinus X-ray (January 2007)
Pulmonary Function Tests (July 2006)
Lung Biopsy (June 2006)
Bronchoscopy (September 2006)

Radiology

Heart Risk Prediction May Improve with Calcium CT Scan (June 2010)
Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Chest (September 2008)
Cystometry (September 2008)
X-rays of the Spine, Neck, or Back (June 2008)
Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Abdomen (June 2008)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Heart (June 2008)
Ultrafast Computed Tomography (Ultrafast CT Scan) (February 2008)
X-rays of the Skull (January 2008)
Cystography (November 2007)
Arthrography (November 2007)
Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Spine (September 2007)
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (August 2007)
Cholecystography (July 2007)
Myelogram (July 2007)
Barium Swallow (June 2007)
Abdominal Angiogram (April 2007)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine and Brain (February 2007)
Sinus X-ray (January 2007)
Cerebral Arteriogram (December 2006)
Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Liver and Biliary Tract (December 2006)
Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Kidney (November 2006)
Abdominal Ultrasound (October 2006)
Pelvic Ultrasound (July 2006)
Mammogram (March 2006)
Upper Gastrointestinal Series (May 2006)
Barium Enema (August 2006)
Bone Densitometry (May 2006)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues (July 2006)
Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Brain (April 2006)

Rehabilitation

Knee Replacement Surgery (November 2008)
Arthroplasty (July 2008)
Knee Ligament Repair (January 2008)
Hip Replacement Surgery (December 2006)
Rotator Cuff Repair (September 2006)
Bone Densitometry (May 2006)

Rheumatology

Experts Still Looking for Glucosamine Attributes (March 2009)
Arthroplasty (July 2008)
Joint Aspiration (January 2008)
Arthrography (November 2007)
Myelogram (July 2007)
Arthroscopy (February 2007)

Safety

Acetaminophen: What Parents Should Know (December 2009)
Careful! Bathtub Trips, Slips, and Falls Can Injure Children (September 2009)
Teen Driving Education to Prevent Injuries (May 2009)

Sleep Disorders

In Control: Tell Sleep Apnea to Take a Hike (January 2010)
Sleep Apnea Raises Risk for Death (November 2009)
Diabetes and Sleep Apnea Linked (March 2009)

Spine

X-rays of the Spine, Neck, or Back (June 2008)
Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Spine (September 2007)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine and Brain (February 2007)

Sports Medicine

Six Tips for the Summertime Athlete (May 2010)
Ease Into Your Workout with Dynamic Stretching (January 2010)
Get Active—and Back in the Game—with Video Games (October 2009)

Stroke

Carotid Endarterectomy / Carotid Angioplasty with Stenting (December 2008)
Vascular Studies (September 2008)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine and Brain (February 2007)
Cerebral Arteriogram (December 2006)
Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Brain (April 2006)

Surgery

Use of Robotic Surgery Increases (June 2010)
Cholecystectomy (November 2006)
Appendectomy (November 2006)

Urologic Cancer

New Prostate Cancer Tests on the Horizon (July 2010)
Kidney Scan (November 2008)
Kidney Biopsy (March 2008)
Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder X-ray (November 2006)
Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Kidney (November 2006)
Kidney Ultrasound (September 2006)

Urology

Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Linked to Higher Rates of STDs (August 2010)
Eat Right to Avoid Kidney Stones (May 2010)
Cystometry (September 2008)
Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Abdomen (June 2008)
Cystoscopy (April 2008)
Uroflowmetry (February 2008)
Cystography (November 2007)
Retrograde Pyelogram (May 2007)
Lithotripsy (March 2007)
Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder X-ray (November 2006)
Abdominal Ultrasound (October 2006)

Vascular

Risk for Peripheral Artery Disease Higher in Women with Metabolic Syndrome (November 2009)
Protect Heart with Low Blood Pressure and Cholesterol (May 2009)
Carotid Endarterectomy / Carotid Angioplasty with Stenting (December 2008)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair (November 2008)
Vascular Studies (September 2008)
Venogram (August 2008)
Femoral Popliteal Bypass Surgery (July 2008)
Amputation (June 2008)
Abdominal Angiogram (April 2007)
Carotid Artery Duplex Scan (March 2006)

Wellness

Lack of Exercise at Young Age Raises Hypertension Risk (July 2010)
Staying Alert: Maintaining Coffee Consumption (July 2010)
Light Drinking Linked with Less Weight Gain in Midlife (May 2010)
Six Tips for the Summertime Athlete (May 2010)
Kids Feel Financial Downturn, Too (May 2010)
Can Asthma Affect Your Mental Health? (April 2010)
A Happy Mind May Equal a Healthy Heart (April 2010)
How Seriously Do You Take Food Safety? (March 2010)
Get Your Greens for Bone Health (February 2010)
Men Who Stifle Feelings at Work Face Increased Risk for Heart Attack (January 2010)
Five Ways to Look Younger - Without Surgery (December 2009)
Risk for Peripheral Artery Disease Higher in Women with Metabolic Syndrome (November 2009)
Make the Most of Family Meals (November 2009)
Get Active—and Back in the Game—with Video Games (October 2009)
New Flu Strain Targets Younger People (October 2009)
Men Experience Depression Differently from Women (September 2009)
As Economy Worsens, So Does Stress (September 2009)
Don't Let the Internet Stand Between You and Your Family (August 2009)
Men's Risk of Heart Failure Lowered with Fatty Fish (July 2009)
Feeling Good after Exercise Lasts Longer than Expected (July 2009)
Caffeine and Technology Add to Reduced Sleep in Teens (July 2009)
Be Social and Manage Stress to Live Longer (June 2009)
Life Span Could Shorten from Eating Too Much Red Meat (May 2009)
Protect Heart with Low Blood Pressure and Cholesterol (May 2009)
Not Many Children Need Statins for Heart Disease Prevention (April 2009)
Arteries May Clear of Calcium Deposits with Extra Sleep (February 2009)
Gastric Stapling (Restrictive) Surgery (October 2008)

Women's Health

Lack of Exercise at Young Age Raises Hypertension Risk (July 2010)
Heart Risk Linked to Simple Carbs (June 2010)
Light Drinking Linked with Less Weight Gain in Midlife (May 2010)
Notice Breast Changes? They May Be Normal (May 2010)
Midlife Exercise Heralds Healthy Aging (April 2010)
Aspirin May Increase Survival Odds After Breast Cancer (April 2010)
Digital Mammography Offers Even Lower Radiation Dose (March 2010)
Midlife Moms: Planning for a Safe Pregnancy Past 35 (February 2010)
Core Needle Biopsy: Accurate with Fewer Complications (February 2010)
Depression Is Untreated and Undertreated in Many Working Moms (January 2010)
Don't Be Embarrassed About Pelvic Problems (December 2009)
What New Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Mean for You (December 2009)
Breast Cancer Deaths Drop 2 Percent (November 2009)
Asthma Risk Increases with Waist Size (October 2009)
Pump Iron to Prevent Lymphedema Flare-ups (October 2009)
Fertility-Saving Measures as Good as Aggressive Treatment for Ovarian Cancer (September 2009)
Another Reason to Talk with Your Doctor about Hormone Replacement Therapy (August 2009)
Breast Cancer Survival Status Found with Blood Marker (July 2009)
Heart Concerns Linked to Premature Delivery (May 2009)
Life Span Could Shorten from Eating Too Much Red Meat (May 2009)
Diabetes Linked to Depression During and After Pregnancy (April 2009)
Hispanic Women Discover Own Breast Cancer, But Wait (April 2009)
Middle-Aged Women Who Drink Alcohol May Have Increased Cancer Risk (April 2009)
'Bio-identical' Hormone Therapy Questioned (March 2009)
Childhood Cancer Survivors Need Mammograms (March 2009)
Egg Donation Risks and Benefits Reported (February 2009)
Arteries May Clear of Calcium Deposits with Extra Sleep (February 2009)
Tumor Size and Type Helps Predict Breast Cancer Outcome (February 2009)

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