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Medical InfoMay 8, 2008 

Procedures for knee replacement have changed with latest advances
By Jo-Ann Lamon Reccoppa
     Believe it or not, there's an upside to aging. We're living longer, richer and more fulfilling lives. There is a price,however, a downside that comes with those additional years. Our parts tend to wear out.
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Do men with prostate cancer who undergo surgery need radiation therapy, too?
By Carol K. Kornmehl, M.D., FACRO
      There are a number of treatment options for men with prostate cancer. These include a surgical procedure, known as radical prostatectomy, as well as radiation therapy.Are there any situations wherein a man who undergoes a radical prostatectomy will need radiation therapy afterward?
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Diagnosed with psoriasis? Learn how to treat it
      The National Institutes of Health estimate that 7.5 million Americans are affected by psoriasis. Psoriasis is a noncontagious life-long skin disease, characterized mostly by red patches or lesions on the skin (plaque) covered with a silvery white buildup of dead skin cells (scale).
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Your next step: freedom from hip pain
By Alan S. Nasar M.D.
     For far too many people, even a single step can be painful. A growing number of Americans suffer from hip pain caused by arthritis or other conditions. Rising reports of joint pain are causing the demand for joint replacement surgeries to skyrocket.
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Weight-loss surgery not one-size-fits-all
      Not everyone who undergoes weight-loss surgery should do it, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. One in five candidates for weightloss surgery, also called bariatric or metabolic surgery, are not psychologically ready and should not be cleared.
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