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Nov 07, 2007 -
I have heard of some crazy approaches to weight loss and this one might just take the cake – ear stapling. A stainless steel staple is placed on the inner cartilage of the ear to constantly stimulate the acupuncture point associated with the stomach. The staple is supposed to decrease hunger as well as cravings.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Nicotine Addiction
- Health Risks
- Secondhand Smoke
- Smoking Bans
- Quitting Smoking
- Symptoms of Withdrawal
- Failure to Quit
- Lifestyle Changes
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Smoking and Your Health
- Smoking may worsen knee osteoarthritis in men. A study published in the Annals of Rheumatic Disease found that male smokers have more pain and cartilage loss than men who do not smoke. Previous studies have not found such a link.
- Smoking greatly increases the risk of age-related macular degeneration.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- How the test is performed
- How to prepare for the test
- How the test will feel
- Why the test is performed
- Normal Values
- What abnormal results mean
- What the risks are
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Magnetic resonance angiography is an MRI exam of the blood vessels. Unlike traditional angiography that involves placing a tube (catheter) into the body, MRA is considered non-invasive.
Alternative Names
MRA; Angiography - magnetic resonance
How the test is performed
You will lie down on a narrow table, which slides into a large tunnel-like tube inside the MRI scanner.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Dietary Factors
- Treatment
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
FDA Issues Labeling Changes for Drugs That Boost Red Blood Cells
In November 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made several changes to the prescribing labels for erythropoiesis-stimulating drugs. These drugs -- epoietin alfa (Epogen, Procrit) and darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp) -- increase the production of red blood cells.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Indications
Forehead lifts are most commonly done for people in their 40s to 60s to slow the visible effects of aging.
In younger people, a forehead lift can raise congenitally low eyebrows that give the face a sad expression. In people whose brows are so low that they interfere with the upper field of vision, the forehead lift can be performed as a reconstructive procedure.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
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- Description
- Indications
- Risks
- Expectations after surgery
- Convalescence
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Forehead lift - series
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
A forehead lift is a surgical procedure to correct sagging of the forehead skin, eyebrows, and upper eyelids.
Alternative Names
Endobrow lift; Open browlift; Temporal lift
Description
A forehead lift removes or alters the muscles and skin that cause such visible signs of aging as drooping eyebrows, "hooding" eyelids, forehead furrows, and frown lines. The surgery may be done alone or with other procedures such as a facelift, eyelid surgery, or nose reshaping.
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