Urinary incontinence

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Stress Incontinence
• Urge Incontinence
• Overflow Incontinence
• Functional Incontinence
• Risk Factors
• Diagnosis
• Prognosis
• Treatment
• Lifestyle Changes
• Other Treatments
• Behavioral Treatments
• Medications
• Surgery
• Other Procedures
• Catheters and Collection De...
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Sling Procedure Versus Burch Colposuspension The sling procedure is better than Burch colposuspension in treating stress incontinence but may cause more post-operative urinary complications, according to results from an important 2007 New England Journal of Medicine study. In the first large-scale clinical trial to directly compare these two types of surgery, 47% of women who underwent the sling procedure had no urinary incontinence 2 years after surgery, compared with 38% of women who received the Burch procedure. However, 63% of women who had the sling procedure (and 47% of women who underwent the Burch procedure) experienced urinary tract infections following surgery. - 0 Comments

Back pain and sciatica

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Diagnosis
• Medications
• Complementary and Alternati...
• Exercise and Physical Thera...
• Surgery
• Other Treatments
• Specific Treatment for Acut...
• Specific Treatment for Chro...
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Prevention
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Surgery Kyphoplasty, a surgical technique used to treat spinal fractures, does not improve a person's back pain or quality of life, according to a review published in 2006 by a nonprofit health services research agency. Kyphoplasty should only be done if bed rest, medicines, and physical therapy do not relieve back pain. Ultrasound Therapeutic ultrasound uses sound waves to deliver gentle vibrations to an area of the body. - 0 Comments

Menstrual disorders

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Menstrual Disorders
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Complications
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Medications
• Surgery
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights “No-Period” Pill Approved In May 2007, the FDA approved Lybrel, the first birth control pill that completely eliminates monthly menstrual periods. Lybrel contains low doses of the estrogen estradiol and the progesterone levonorgestrol. The active pills are taken 365 days a year -- with no inactive pill breaks. - 0 Comments

Foot pain

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Treatment: Corns and Callus...
• Treatment: Bunions
• Treatment: Hammertoes
• Treatment: Ingrown Toenails...
• Treatment: Forefoot Pain...
• Treatment: Heel Pain
• Treatment: Flat Feet
• Treatment: Abnormally High ...
• Treatment: Tarsal Tunnel Sy...
• Treatment: Foot Injury
• Prevention
• Shoes
• Insoles and Orthotics
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Treatment for Ingrown Toenail:

• Orthonyxia, a surgical technique that implants a small metal brace into the top of the nail, was as effective as traditional surgical techniques for preventing ingrown toenail from recurring, according to one study.
• A nonsurgical method for treating ingrown toenail with chemicals uses either sodium hydroxide or phenol, but one study shows that sodium hydroxide procedures have a better outcome and faster recovery than phenol procedures.

Treatment for Forefoot Pain:

• Ultrasound-guided injection of alcohol might provide relief from Morton's neuroma, according to one study. Symptoms improved in 94% of patients who had the treatment, a success rate comparable to that of surgery.

Treatment for Heel Pain:

• NSAIDs reduce pain and disability in people with plantar fasciitis when used with other techniques, such as night splints and stretching.
• Studies show that extracorporeal shockwave therapy provides a very small reduction in heel pain without side effects. It may be a good option for patients who haven't responded well to conservative treatment.

Work-related Foot Problems:

• An estimated 120,000 job-related foot injuries occur every year, about a third of them involving the toes. - 0 Comments
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Impotence (Erectile dysfunction)

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Risk Factors
• Lifestyle or Psychological ...
• Physical Causes
• Prognosis
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Lifestyle Changes
• Medications
• Injections or Topical Treat...
• Other Treatments
• Natural Remedies
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights FDA Warns about Dietary Supplements In 2006 and 2007, the FDA issued numerous warnings about “natural” dietary supplements promoted for erectile dysfunction and sexual enhancement. These products -- marketed under names such as “True Man,” “Energy Max,” “Rhino Max”-- contain illegal substances that can interact with prescription drugs and dangerously lower blood pressure. The interaction risks are greatest for men with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease who take prescription drugs that contain nitrates. - 0 Comments

Exercise

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Recommended Exercise Method...
• Exercise's Effects on the H...
• Exercise's Effects on Diabe...
• Exercise's Effects on Bones...
• Exercise's Effects on the L...
• Exercise's Effects on Weigh...
• Exercise's Effects on Other...
• Complications
• Motivation
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Chronic Conditions and Exercise:

• A new study found that aerobic and resistance training significantly reduced fatigue in men undergoing radiation treatments for prostate cancer. Fatigue is a common side effect of such treatments.
• Doctors at the Mayo Clinic found that exercise improves the physical and emotional well-being of patients with Alzheimer's disease. The patients exercised for as little as 60 minutes each week. - 1 Comment
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Prostate cancer

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Prognosis
• Risk Factors
• Symptoms
• Conditions with Similar Sym...
• Screening and Diagnosis
• Tests to Determine Severity...
• Treatment
• Treatment Options by Stagin...
• Treatment for Localized Pro...
• Surgery
• Radiation Treatments
• Options if Treatments Fail...
• Other Treatments
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights New Guidelines for Localized Prostate Cancer In 2007, the American Urological Association (AUA) released updated guidelines for treatment of localized prostate cancer. The guidelines recommend that:

• Patients should be classified as low, intermediate, or high risk, depending on their PSA levels, cancer stage, and tumor aggressiveness.
• Doctors need to consider patients’ personal preferences and quality of life concerns as well as their clinical status.
• Standard treatment options include active surveillance (watchful waiting), surgery, or radiation therapy. Initial androgen deprivation therapy (hormone therapy) is seldom recommended for localized prostate cancer.

New Guidelines for Androgen Deprivation Therapy

• The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2007 guidelines recommend that doctors delay androgen deprivation therapy for advanced prostate cancer until patients develop symptoms. - 0 Comments
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Multiple sclerosis

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• The Autoimmune Disease Proc...
• Symptoms
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Complications
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Drug Treatment
• Other Treatments
• Treating the Complications...
• Lifestyle Changes
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Gender and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) MS is increasingly affecting women, according to research presented at the 2007 annual conference of the American Academy of Neurology. Researchers found that in the 1940s, women were twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with MS. By 2000, women were about four times more likely than men to develop MS. - 1 Comment

Scoliosis

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Prognosis
• Symptoms
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Managing Scoliosis
• Braces
• Surgery
• Treatment for Adult Scolios...
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Diagnosing Scoliosis Scoliosis is diagnosed typically in children 10 - 15 years of age. However, only about 1% of cases actually require treatment. There is a large female preponderance for larger curves that do require treatment. - 0 Comments