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Short-Acting Beta 2 Agonists (SABAs) In The Treatment Of Asthma

This video discusses findings that suggest children with asthma who use six canisters per day of short-acting beta 2 agonists per year are at risk for asthma exacerbation.

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New Medicine Helps Build New Bone

Ten million Americans are affected by osteoporosis. It can be a killer, causing painful bone fractures and often leading to other health problems. But researchers at Vanderbilt Medical Center say new medicines, not only stop the devastating disease, but even build new bone.

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Urinary Incontinence

This video discusses treatment options for adults with urinary incontinence. These treatments include such techniques as exercises, surgical intervention, medication, monitoring fluid intake, and use of the “sling” among other minimally invasive techniques.

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Early ICD Implant After MI Does Not Improve Survival

Early implantation of cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) after acute myocardial infarction did not reduce overall mortality in a trial of high-risk patients.

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

A detailed history is necessary as CFS can mask many other diseases. There are five key activities used to address CFS symptoms in this video. They are coordinating exercise with fatigue levels, medications, dealing with the psychological/emotional repercussions of having this disease, sensible use of complementary alternative medicine (CAM) therapies and work accommodations.

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New Medicine Helps Build New Bone

Ten million Americans are affected by osteoporosis. It can be a killer, causing painful bone fractures and often leading to other health problems. But researchers at Vanderbilt Medical Center say new medicines, not only stop the devastating disease, but even build new bone.

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Psoriasis Treatment

A non-contagious, chronic skin condition, psoriasis is generally characterized by thick, reddened, and scaly patches of skin. Although there is no cure for psoriasis, even severe cases can be managed by a medical dermatology specialist.

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New Warning On Depo-Provera Contraception Injection

The FDA announced recently that a new black-box warning is being added to the labeling for Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection. The warning alerts prescribers that prolonged use may result in loss of bone density. Pfizer, the drug’s manufacturer, has also issued a “Dear Doctor” letter with the same information.

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Meds Linked To Bone Fractures

Millions of Americans take prescription drugs for heart burn and acid reflux disease. A new study finds that prolonged use of many of these drugs could put you at risk for bone fracture. The class of drugs is called proton pump inhibitors, or ppi’s. The acid blocking effect also affects absorption of calcium which when considered long term may affect bone health.