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This program discusses medical issues affecting families and children living with Crohns and ulcerative colitis, types of inflammatory bowel disease. It explores the effect of IBD on a teenager and her mother, and the various medical strategies used to manage the disease.
Keywords: Crohns, chron's, IBD, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, colitis, aminosalicylates; 5-ASA; Sulfasalazine, Mesalamine, Balsalazide, Osalazine; Budesonide; 6-Mercaptopurine; Azathioprine; Methotrexate; Cyclosporine A; Metronidazole; Flagyl; Ciprofloxacin; Infliximab; Remicade; Total Parenteral Nutrition; TPN; steroids, predinsone
Choosing heartburn medicines is easier if you know how they work against acid. In this program, experts explain the difference among common treatments.
Keywords: heartburn, GERD, gastroesophageal relux disease, antacid, antacids, H2 blocker, H2 blockers, famotidine, Pepcid, Pepcid Complete, American Gastroenterological Association, AGA, acid reflux, rantidine, Tagamet, Zantac, Cimetidine, Prilosec, Omeprazole, Axid, Proton pump inhibitors, PPI, histamine blocker, stomach acid, Tums, calcium carbonate, Rolaids
Although prostate enlargement is a normal part of the aging process, benign prostatic hyperplasia -- BPH -- can sometimes lead to uncomfortable and even painful symptoms. Fortunately, there are a variety of medical treatments that can help. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these treatment strategies.
Keywords: BPH, enlarged prostate, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, urination, urology, digital rectal exam, prostate cancer screening, prostate enlargement, urinary retention, alpha-blockers, 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, finasteride, urethra, prostate blockage, Proscar, Propecia, antihypertensive medications, Dr. Robert Salant, Dr. Christopher Dixon
Mounting evidence from clinical trials shows that patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) may have long-term treatment success forgoing the only known cure for their disease. Watch and listen as CML experts explain how a promising drug now complicates the decision facing many patients-whether to seek a bone marrow transplant.
Keywords: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, CML, chronic myelogenous leukemia, bone marrow transplant, bone transplant, Gleevec, imatinib, interferon, side-effects, surgery, blood cells, blood cancer, white blood cells, doctor/middle-aged or older patient
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a risk factor for heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions. Fortunately, it can be controlled. Tune in to find out how.
Keywords: Hypertension, high blood pressure, blood pressure, risk factors, heart disease, stroke, cardiovascular conditions, heart disease, heart failure, blood pressure control, lifestyle changes lower blood pressure, blood pressure medications, DASH diet, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. Fruits, vegetables, low-fat, sodium, exercise, smoking, alcohol, diuretics, body fluid, calcium channel blockers,
angiotensin converting enzyme, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, ARBs, diabetes,
Learn how the introduction of a new activity changed the lives of an Alzheimer's patient and her caregiver.
Keywords: alzheimer, alzheimer's disease, art, painting, medication, aricept, memantine, donezepil, namenda
Improvements are necessary to make sure Americans get the best quality health care and that money for this care is being spent as effectively as possible. Listen as experts -- both in government and in the private sector -- describe some of the steps taken to improve the health care system.
Keywords: health, healthcare, health care, AHRQ, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, electronic medical records, medicare, health insurance
Choosing a pharmicist can be more important than you think.
Keywords: pharmacist, pharmacy, prescription medication, prescription drug, prescription, healthcare, prescription medicine
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