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Niacin overdose: What are the symptoms?
When niacin is taken as prescribed for high cholesterol, overdose is unlikely.
Occipital nerve stimulation: Effective migraine treatment?
Occipital nerve stimulation is a relatively new procedure to treat chronic headache disorders.
Opioids: Safe for older people with arthritis?
Opioids aren't the first choice for a chronic condition such as arthritis. And some of their side effects may be particularly concerning for older people.
Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D.O.?
You know what M.D. means, but what does D.O. mean? What's different and what's alike between these two kinds of health care providers?
PSA levels: Can they rise after partial prostate removal?
A number of factors can cause PSA levels to rise after surgery for an enlarged prostate.
Pancreatic cancer treatment: Why is it so challenging?
Various factors stack the odds against successful pancreatic cancer treatment.
Phentermine for weight loss
This prescription medicine can help with weight loss when combined with a healthy diet and exercise.
Photodynamic therapy: An effective treatment for lung cancer?
Photodynamic therapy may play a limited role in lung cancer treatment.
Pink eye: How long is it contagious?
Many parents wonder how long pink eye (conjunctivitis) is contagious. Find out.
Polypill: Does it treat heart disease?
This combination pill contains small doses of several commonly prescribed heart disease medicines.
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