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Tuesday Q and A: In some cases, ED may be early warning sign of heart disease
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 58 and asked my doctor for a prescription for erectile dysfunction. He recommended I also have tests done to evaluate my heart. How are ED and heart disease related? ANSWER: In...
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Tuesday Q and A: Lung cancer screening used to find cancer at an early stage
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: At my last physical, my doctor suggested that I should be screened for lung cancer. I used to smoke about a pack of cigarettes a day, but I quit 12 years ago. I am 63 now and in good...
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Tuesday Q and A: Surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for vaginal prolapse
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have been diagnosed with vaginal prolapse and am not sure where to begin with treatment. What is the best long-term treatment? I am only 53. ANSWER: Surgical and nonsurgical...
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Tuesday Q and A: Tests help determine safe flu vaccine for patient with...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Last year I had an allergic reaction (swollen lips and face, itching around the neck and jawline) after getting the flu shot. Since then I found out I am allergic to thimerosal. Is it...
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Tuesday Q and A: Removing pancreas is rarely a means of preventing cancer
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is preventative surgery an option for people with a strong genetic predisposition to pancreatic cancer? If not, are there any screening tests that can catch it early? ANSWER: Although...
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Tuesday Q and A: Several factors affect long-term DVT treatment plan
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Eleven years ago I developed deep vein thrombosis, which led to a pulmonary embolism. A vena cava filter was put in place, and I’ve been on warfarin since that time. Will I ever be...
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Tuesday Q and A: Alzheimer’s can often be identified in its earliest stages
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: How soon can Alzheimer’s disease be diagnosed? What are the early symptoms to watch for? ANSWER: There is no one test that can be used to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. But based on an...
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Tuesday Q and A: Many factors determine treatment plan for rectal cancer
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I often hear about colon cancer, but not a lot about rectal cancer. How is it diagnosed, and is it treatable? ANSWER: Rectal cancer is cancer that occurs in the last several inches of...
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Tuesday Q and A: Differences between men and women can impact risk of heart...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I know that heart disease is the leading killer among men and women, but is it true that men and women have different risk factors for heart disease? ANSWER: You are correct that...
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Tuesday Q and A: Narcolepsy should be evaluated by sleep medicine specialist
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My daughter, who is in her early 20s, was diagnosed with narcolepsy nine months ago. Her primary care doctor prescribed stimulants, but they make her very jittery and don’t eliminate...
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