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- Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D. O. ? - Mayo Clinic
A major difference between D O s and M D s is that some doctors of osteopathic medicine use manual medicine as part of treatment Manual medicine can include hands-on work on joints and tissues and massage
- Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic
Statins lower cholesterol and protect against heart attack and stroke But they may lead to side effects in some people Healthcare professionals often prescribe statins for people with high cholesterol Statins help lower total cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke Statins
- Menopause hormone therapy: Is it right for you? - Mayo Clinic
Hormone therapy is an effective treatment for menopause symptoms, but it's not right for everyone See if hormone therapy might work for you
- Calorie Calculator - Mayo Clinic
If you're pregnant or breast-feeding, are a competitive athlete, or have a metabolic disease, such as diabetes, the calorie calculator may overestimate or underestimate your actual calorie needs
- Arthritis pain: Dos and donts - Mayo Clinic
Arthritis is a leading cause of pain and limited mobility worldwide There’s plenty of advice on managing arthritis and similar conditions with exercise, medicines and stress management But how do you know what’s best for you? Here are some do's and don'ts to help you figure it out
- Senior sex: Tips for older men - Mayo Clinic
Sex isn't just for the young Get tips for staying active, creative and satisfied as you age
- Tinnitus - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Tinnitus is usually caused by an underlying condition, such as age-related hearing loss, an ear injury or a problem with the circulatory system For many people, tinnitus improves with treatment of the underlying cause or with other treatments that reduce or mask the noise, making tinnitus less noticeable
- Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
There are no specific tests for MS The diagnosis is given by a combination of medical history, physical exam, MRIs and spinal tap results A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis also involves ruling out other conditions that might produce similar symptoms This is known as a differential diagnosis MRI multiple sclerosis lesions Enlarge image Lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap Enlarge image
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