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Scoliosis Should My Child Have Surgery

… and surgery might keep it from getting worse. But surgery scares me, and the scoliosis isn't bothering her. I'd rather … > Print Summary Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer John Pope MD - Pediatrics Primary … will not contain all the information available in the online document some Information (e.g. cross-references to …

Dupuytrens Disease Should I Have Hand Surgery

… > Print Summary Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine … will not contain all the information available in the online document some Information (e.g. cross-references to …

Weight Management Should I Use Over-the-Counter Diet Aids

… > Print Summary Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine … will not contain all the information available in the online document some Information (e.g. cross-references to …

Diabetes Should I Get an Insulin Pump

… a day or use a continuous glucose monitor. You will need to carefully count the grams of carbohydrate that you eat. … > Print Summary Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal … will not contain all the information available in the online document some Information (e.g. cross-references to …

ADHD Should My Child Take Medicine for ADHD

… and Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer Thomas M. Bailey MD - Family … for attention deficit disorder. FDA News P05-65. Available online: …

Temporomandibular Disorder Should I Have Surgery for Jaw Pain

… and Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal … will not contain all the information available in the online document some Information (e.g. cross-references to …

Getting a Second Opinion

… a second opinion helpful? When you're facing a tough health care decision, you may have a hard time knowing what to do. … about a surgery or other special treatment, ask your primary care doctor (such as your internist or family … Have the second doctor's office send a report to your primary doctor. This keeps all of your medical information …

Endometrial Uterine Cancer

… Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Supportive Care Self-Care Complementary Treatments Getting Support Related … Practice Guidelines in Oncology, version 3 . Available online: …

Varicose Veins Should I Have a Surgical Procedure

… procedure to close or remove your varicose veins. Try home care to improve your symptoms. You can exercise, prop up … and Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal … will not contain all the information available in the online document some Information (e.g. cross-references to …

Genital herpes

… condoms or washing toys may also pass the virus. During a primary first outbreak, it is possible to pass the virus to … Herpes infections have three different outbreak types: Primary first outbreak Non-primary first outbreak Recurrent … a history of herpes, it is important to inform your health care provider. There are steps that can be taken to help …