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Professional overview discusses the physiology of nasal congestion and how decongestant medications work. Recommends using decongestants to treat sinus symptoms and reduce antibiotic use. [Requires fr...
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Foreign Body in Ear : An detailed look at what to do and not to do when an object is on ones ear. Some very helpful information.
All Ears Hearing Center : Located in Ithaca, New York, clinic offers tinnitus and hyperacusis treatment.
Approaching Meniere's Disease Positively : Provides research, information and support. David's story, data about the disorder and what helped, what was tried, links, reports, articles, a chat room and contact information.
A Cure for Tinnitus : A tinnitus success story. Experience complete relief from a ear ringing and ear pain.
The Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Site : Central link point internationally for complete information on tinnitus, tinnitus retraining therapy, hyperacusis therapy. Links to thorough scientific studies on this subject.
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Acute Sinus Infection : Information about this disorder, sinusitis, including treatment, contagiousness, chronic conditions, antibiotics, and face pain.
Center for Chronic Nasal and Sinus Dysfunctions : Information and help for those suffering from sinusitis, sinus problems, allergies and allergic rhinitis. Information on laser treatment study.
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Health Tip: Screening for Cancer (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) --
The best way to get a good prognosis when it comes to cancer is to get
diagnosed as early as possible -- and that's where cancer screening tests
come in. |
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Stroke Treatment Window May Allow a Bit More Time (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Oct. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Tissue plasminogen activator
(tPA) treatment benefits stroke patients when used up to 4.5 hours after a
stroke, according to German researchers who said their findings provide
further evidence to increase the tPA treatment window from the current
three hours to 4.5 hours. |
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Existing Drug May Lead to ALS Treatment (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Oct. 20 (HealthDay News) -- A drug similar to one now used to
treat blood poisoning holds promise as a treatment for amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis, better known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease, researchers
say. |
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Teachers May Be Swayed by Child's Reputation (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, Sept. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Students' reputations, not
just their actions, play a role in whether they're judged to be
well-behaved at school, say British researchers who studied four
classrooms with children aged 4 to 5. |
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Obama: racism not at root of criticism (AFP)
AFP - US President Barack Obama does not think racism is "the overriding issue" in the fierce debate on health care, but said in interviews to be aired Sunday that tempers were rising over the proper role of government. |
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