Singapore intensifies battle against AIDS
• AIDS/HIV • Nov 29 04

Singapore, facing a rise in AIDS cases, is considering making it compulsory for pregnant women to be screened for HIV/AIDS, an official said on… Singapore intensifies battle against AIDS   

 
 

HIV vaccine shows promise in Brazil study
• AIDS/HIV • Nov 29 04

An experimental vaccine reduced the level of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, by at least 80 percent in a Brazilian study of… HIV vaccine shows promise in Brazil study   

 
 

Skin cancer prevention cream
• Cancer • Nov 29 04

It won’t replace sunscreen, but a new cream could wipe out skin cancer.

Some groups of people are at higher risk of skin cancer… Skin cancer prevention cream   

 
 

Limited flu shots available
• Public Health • Nov 29 04

The Coffee County Health Department will have a limited number of flu shots available to those at high risk this week, but an appointment… Limited flu shots available   

 
 

EU food safety agency attacked for pro-GMO bias
• Public Health • Nov 29 04

An environmental group accused Europe’s top food safety agency on Monday of repeated bias in favor of genetically modified (GMO) foods and links with… EU food safety agency attacked for pro-GMO bias   

 
 

Birdflu far more deadly than SARS, WHO says
• Flu • Nov 29 04

The bird flu virus is far more lethal than the SARS virus that struck Asia last year and could unleash a pandemic that could… Birdflu far more deadly than SARS, WHO says   

 
 

Low Back Pain
• Backache • Nov 28 04

Definition
Pain in the spine or muscles of the lower back.

Alternative Names
Backache; Low back pain; Lumbar pain; Pain - back

… Low Back Pain   
 
 

Nonspecific Back Pain
• Backache • Nov 28 04

Definition
Pain in the back due to an unknown cause.

Alternative Names
Back pain - nonspecific

Causes, incidence, and risk factors
… Nonspecific Back Pain   

 
 

Functional Back Injuries
• Backache • Nov 28 04

Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction
Bowel and bladder dysfunction refers to loss of control of these bodily functions due to trauma or a developing… Functional Back Injuries   

 
 

Other Conditions Causing Back Pain
• Backache • Nov 28 04

Other conditions that can cause back pain include:

     
  • Disc Injury Spinal Stenosis  
  • Osteoarthritis of the Spine  
  • Spondylolisthesis… Other Conditions Causing Back Pain   
     
     

    Common Causes Of Back Pain
    • Backache • Nov 28 04

    The most common causes of lower back pain are sprains and strains.

    Strains

    Despite their size and strength, muscles of the lumbar spine can… Common Causes Of Back Pain   

     
     

    Other Conditions Causing Back Pain: Spondylolisthesis
    • Backache • Nov 28 04

    Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which one vertebra slips forward on the one beneath it. It may result from a number of causes, including… Other Conditions Causing Back Pain: Spondylolisthesis   

     
     

    Understanding How the Back Works
    • Backache • Nov 28 04

    The spine, which connects the skull to the pelvis, is also called the vertebral column. It consists of 24 segments of block-shaped bone called… Understanding How the Back Works   

     
     

    What Is Back Pain?
    • Backache • Nov 28 04

    Back pain is one of the most common physical complaints among adults - and a chief cause of misery for many. At some point… What Is Back Pain?   

     
     

    How Serious Is Back Pain?
    • Backache • Nov 28 04

    The seriousness of back pain depends on the cause. Tumor, infection, and fractures are serious problems but are rare. Cauda equina syndrome, in which… How Serious Is Back Pain?   

     
     

    What Are The Symptoms Of Back Pain?
    • Backache • Nov 28 04

    The type and severity of the back pain will depend on the condition that’s causing the pain. However, various causes of back pain may… What Are The Symptoms Of Back Pain?   

     
     

    Sciatica - Pain From The Sciatic Nerve
    • Backache • Nov 28 04

    Sciatica refers to pain that begins in the hip and buttocks and continues all the way down the leg. This condition is often accompanied… Sciatica - Pain From The Sciatic Nerve   

     
     

    Radiculopathy - Pain Caused by Nerve Roots
    • Backache • Nov 28 04

    Radiculopathy
    Doctors use the term radiculopathy to specifically describe pain, and other symptoms like numbness, tingling, and weakness in your arms or legs… Radiculopathy - Pain Caused by Nerve Roots   

     
     

    Numbness and Weakness
    • Backache • Nov 28 04

    Numbness
    Numbness is felt when nerve impulses aren’t traveling properly from the skin to the brain.

    A patient with back problems may also… Numbness and Weakness   

     
     

    Stiffness & Tightness
    • Backache • Nov 28 04

    Stiffness

    Patients who awaken early in the morning with an unusual stiffness are likely to be suffering from an inflammatory disease like tuberculosis or… Stiffness & Tightness   

     
     

    What is Psoriasis?
    • Skin Care • Nov 28 04

    Psoriasis is a skin disorder than can occur at any age in both men and women. Most commonly, psoriasis first appears as thick, flaky… What is Psoriasis?   

     
     

    How Is Psoriasis Treated?
    • Skin Care • Nov 28 04

    Unfortunately, none of the available treatments for psoriasis is a cure. Treatment can often control the disease for long periods, but the disease can… How Is Psoriasis Treated?   

     
     

    Psoriasis: Newly Diagnosed
    • Skin Care • Nov 28 04

    Psoriasis is measured in terms of its physical and emotional impact. Physically, if less then 2 percent of the body is involved, the case… Psoriasis: Newly Diagnosed   

     
     

    Different Types Of Psoriasis
    • Skin Care • Nov 28 04

    Plaque Psoriasis

    This is the most common type of psoriasis. It typically appears as thick, flaky patches of skin on one or more parts… Different Types Of Psoriasis   

     
     

    California drug offenders lapse despite rehab
    • Drug Abuse • Nov 26 04

    A groundbreaking California program designed to get drug abusers the medical help they need and alleviate strain on the state’s prison system faced challenges… California drug offenders lapse despite rehab   

     
     
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