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 | | My Life with Scoliosis | | by Stacey Vernon, Aug 6, 2008 | | This is my personal account of my journey so far with scoliosis. I hope you enjoy and can can learn something from it. | | Comments(2) Liked It: 3 |
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 | | Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) | | by Brigid Cami, Aug 6, 2008 | | Lung cancer is defined as cancer that forms in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells lining air passages. Non-small cell lung cancer, also referred to as NSCLC, is specified by the size of the cells, which are relatively big, compared to the small-cell lung cancer. Here are the history, medical facts, and most recent discoveries of the disease. | | Comments(1) Liked It: 3 |
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 | | Coping with Colostomy | | by Uma Shankari, Aug 6, 2008 | | Colostomy is often resorted to after abdominal surgeries that remove portions of the small intestine necessitated by colorectal cancer or conditions such as perforation, obstruction or severe inflammation of the colon. The surgeon may decide, after the removal of part of your colon or rectum, to allow the bowel tissue time to heal before he can sew the two ends together. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 0 |
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 | | Thyroid Dysfunction and Weight Gain | | by Uma Shankari, Aug 6, 2008 | | If you have been unsuccessful in your attempts at shedding those extra pounds despite best efforts, your thyroid could be the culprit. Since the thyroid produces hormones that manage your metabolism, anything that affects your thyroid will ultimately affect your metabolism. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 1 |
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