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Glaucoma occurs when fluid in the eye drains too slowly or not at all. As the fluid builds up, the pressure inside the eye rises. This can damage the optic nerve and disrupt the visual signals to the brain.
"We take great pride in partnering with community organizations to address many of the major health problems facing Wisconsin citizens through the Healthier Wisconsin Partnership Program," says T. Michael Bolger, JD, MCW President and CEO.
The Medical College of Wisconsin's Deidre L. Faust, MD, notes that while shingles can occur at any time, the incidence increases with age as immunity seems to wane.
The Medical College of Wisconsin's Deidre L. Faust, MD, answers questions about Zostavax, the shingles vaccine that has been available since 2006.
The Medical College's Clinical and Translational Science Institute is a new and innovative resource to support and advance education, collaboration and research in clinical and translational science.
Dr. Charles Marn discusses two of the alternatives available for colorectal cancer screening. "Offering patients options is a smart thing," he says. "The only bad option is to do nothing."
It's important to see your doctor as soon as you suspect that you might have shingles, advises Deidre L. Faust, MD. Early treatment can often reduce the risk for pain and complications.
"The most common cause of liver cancer worldwide is chronic hepatitis B infection," says Dr. Kia Saeian, Associate Professor of Medicine and and Director of the Froedtert & Medical College Hepatitis Treatment Program.
"Studies have shown that the screening benefit of yearly mammograms far outweighs the risk of adverse effects from the amount of radiation you receive during the test," says Dr. Deirdre Faust.
Dr. Deidre Faust explains why some common heart valve defects, like mitral valve prolapse, no longer require antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental procedures.
First identified in the early 1960s, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus began infecting hospital and nursing-home patients in the mid-1970s. More recently, it's become a public health problem. Dr. Peter Sohnle explains why.
Dr. Julie Mitchell explains that immunizations prevent disease not only by protecting the vaccinated individual, but also by reducing the transmission of the disease so that it's less likely that anyone gets it.
Average Americans get adequate amino acids from their usual diet. They are in foods that one considers protein-rich: meats, fish, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, and legumes like black beans.
"The accomplishments to date by our nationally recognized physicians and scientists in biomechanics, epidemiology and health services research have been a major factor in the renewal," said Stephen W. Hargarten, MD, MPH.
When the flu season hits us - and it will - is there any way to avoid the worst of it? The simplest and surest way is to be vaccinated.
Before recommending any kind of treatment, the first step is to be sure the diagnosis is actually hemorrhoids. It is worth a trip to the doctor.
"To prevent workplace injuries or harmful exposures, familiarize yourself with any potential hazards and think about how you can avoid them before you begin a task," says William W. Greaves, MD, MSPH.
September 9-15 is National Suicide Prevention Week, and organizations throughout the country are working to help people understand long-term risk factors and how to deal with a suicidal crisis.
"People providing outreach services are very concerned about the health and well being of those they serve, but often overlook their own health, and their own health is very important to those they serve," says Leslie F. Martin, MD, MPH.
Dr. Tyshunda Manning says that many STDs are treatable or curable. "Early detection and treatment can lead to fewer long-term consequences," she says, but prevention is of primary concern.
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