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I Don't Buy It: Ear Stapling for Weight Loss

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. - 29 Comments

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Smoking

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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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. - 0 Comments
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Magnetic resonance angiography

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

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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. - 0 Comments

Anemia

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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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. - 0 Comments

Forehead lift - series

Sep 04, 2008 - Back Overview

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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. - 0 Comments

Forehead lift

Sep 03, 2008 - Overview

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Illustrations 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. - 0 Comments

I Don't Buy It: Ear Stapling for Weight Loss

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