Red Flags - Chronic Illness

Disc Damage Can Cause Severe Back Pain

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 17:38:51 -0400

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Disc Damage Can Cause Severe Back Pain

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“The term 'a slipped disc' is so often spoken of when severe back pain occurs that it may be best if we see why it is actually impossible for the disc to slip, while looking at the structure of the spine. This is why a quick fix may appear successful but rarely survives the test of time.”

Vibrating Vest Extends Life Expectancy For Sufferers Of Cystic Fibrosis

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 22:31:02 -0400

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Vibrating Vest Extends Life Expectancy For Sufferers Of Cystic Fibrosis

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“Twice a day, six-year-old Madison Mathias puts on a black electronic vest, climbs onto a comfy couch in her family room, and vibrates.
Madison has cystic fibrosis, and the vest is designed to break up the mucus deposits that can clog her lungs.”

Teen Transplant Recipients Often Need Support With Medication

Fri, 07 Apr 2006 21:21:35 -0400

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Teen Transplant Recipients Often Need Support With Medication

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“Keeping up with a complicated medication schedule can be a special challenge for busy teenagers who've received a new organ — but a little guidance can help.”

Persistent, Uncontrolled Acid Reflux Linked To Esophageal Cancer

Fri, 07 Apr 2006 21:20:32 -0400

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Persistent, Uncontrolled Acid Reflux Linked To Esophageal Cancer

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“When you think of heartburn, you probably think of greasy food, not cancer. You may not know that chronic heartburn is linked to esophageal cancer.”

Diabetic Children As Young As Six Suffer Gum Disease

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 16:00:00 -0500

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Diabetic Children As Young As Six Suffer Gum Disease

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“New research from Columbia University Medical Center has shown that the destruction of the gums can start in diabetic children as young as six years old. While the link between diabetes and periodontal disease was previously established, it was believed that the regression of gums began much later and increased with age.”