What's Going Around – Mono

What's Going Around – Mono

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What to do: Treatment has traditionally been support with fluids, rest, and Tylenol as needed. Antibiotics don't help against viral infections, but recent trials with prescription antiviral drug Valcyclovir show some promising results. Contact sports …
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Brain 'Pacemaker' Shows Promise in Fight Against Alzheimer's

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"Alternative treatment strategies need to be evaluated in Alzheimer's disease due to the numerous recent failures of drug trials to halt or stave off cognitive decline in this population," Michelle York, an assistant professor of neurology at Baylor …
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When metal-on-metal hip implants fail…

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The task is not as simple as it might seem because so many variables influence “perception,” such as how far along patients are in their treatment and whether they self-report precisely what health care professionals need to know. … The U.S. Food and …
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