MEDLINEPLUS-NEW consumer health links for the week of November 26, 2006

MedlinePlus Health Topics

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Alcoholism

Alcohol Alert: National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/AA70/AA70.htm
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Nearly Half of All Patients in Treatment for Both Alcohol and Drugs
http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/0611290152.aspx
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

See MedlinePlus topic: Alcoholism

Antidepressants

Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression (STAR*D): An NIMH Study to Guide Treatment Choices for Resistant Depression
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/stard.cfm
National Institute of Mental Health

See MedlinePlus topic: Antidepressants

Bladder Diseases

Vesicoureteral Reflux
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/vesicoureteralreflux/
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Imaging of the Urinary Tract
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/imagingut/
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

See MedlinePlus topic: Bladder Diseases

Cancer Chemotherapy

FDA Approves First Generic Ondansetron Injection
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2006/NEW01513.html
Food and Drug Administration

See MedlinePlus topic: Cancer Chemotherapy

Childbirth

Technology for Monitoring Fetal Oxygen During Labor Offers No Apparent Benefit
http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/nov2006/nichd-22.htm
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

See MedlinePlus topic: Childbirth

Developmental Disabilities

Genetics Home Reference: Cockayne syndrome
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=cockaynesyndrome
National Library of Medicine

See MedlinePlus topic: Developmental Disabilities

Diagnostic Imaging

Imaging of the Urinary Tract
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/imagingut/
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

See MedlinePlus topic: Diagnostic Imaging

Drug Abuse

Nearly Half of All Patients in Treatment for Both Alcohol and Drugs
http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/0611290152.aspx
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

See MedlinePlus topic: Drug Abuse

Eye Diseases

Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lazy-eye/DS00887
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

See MedlinePlus topic: Eye Diseases

Eye Wear

Advanced Medical Optics Announces Voluntary Recall of 18 Lots of Complete(R) MoisturePLUS(TM) Contact Lens Care Products Distributed and Sold in the U.S.
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/advmedical11_06.html
Food and Drug Administration

See MedlinePlus topic: Eye Wear

Flu

Flu Clinic Locator
http://www.flucliniclocator.org/
American Lung Association

See MedlinePlus topic: Flu

Growth Disorders

Genetics Home Reference: Cockayne syndrome
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=cockaynesyndrome
National Library of Medicine

See MedlinePlus topic: Growth Disorders

Hepatitis C

Chronic Hepatitis C: Current Disease Management
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/chronichepc/index.htm
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse

See MedlinePlus topic: Hepatitis C

Kidney Diseases

Vesicoureteral Reflux
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/vesicoureteralreflux/
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

See MedlinePlus topic: Kidney Diseases

Knee Injuries and Disorders

ACL Injuries Heal Faster and Stronger Using Gel Material in Animal Model
http://www.niams.nih.gov/ne/highlights/spotlight/2006/acl_injuries.htm
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

See MedlinePlus topic: Knee Injuries and Disorders

Metabolic Disorders

Genetics Home Reference: Ornithine translocase deficiency
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=ornithinetranslocasedeficiency
National Library of Medicine

See MedlinePlus topic: Metabolic Disorders

Newborn Screening

Genetics Home Reference: Ornithine translocase deficiency
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=ornithinetranslocasedeficiency
National Library of Medicine

See MedlinePlus topic: Newborn Screening

Osteogenesis Imperfecta

OI Issues: Constipation
http://www.niams.nih.gov/bone/hi/osteogenesis/oi_constipation.htm
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

OI Issues: Type I -Understanding the Mildest Form of Osteogenesis Imperfecta
http://www.niams.nih.gov/bone/hi/osteogenesis/oi_type_I.htm
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

See MedlinePlus topic: Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Prostate Cancer

What Prostate Cancer Survivors Need to Know About Osteoporosis
http://www.niams.nih.gov/bone/hi/osteoporosis_prostatecancer.htm
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

See MedlinePlus topic: Prostate Cancer

Urinary Incontinence

Imaging of the Urinary Tract
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/imagingut/
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

See MedlinePlus topic: Urinary Incontinence

Urinary Tract Infections

Vesicoureteral Reflux
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/vesicoureteralreflux/
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

See MedlinePlus topic: Urinary Tract Infections

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