Do females under 21 need pap smears? Should a patient with lower-back pain get an MRI? You might be surprised that the answer is usually NO.
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A Closer Look at HPV
HPV affects approximately 20 million Americans, with 6 million new infections
annually. This common STI has about 130 strains, with some causing warts and others leading
to cancer. HPV can be prevented through regular screenings, safe sex practices, and
vaccination.
The HPV Vaccine
Megan Cole, Diana Zuckerman, PhD, Brandel France de Bravo, MPH, and Janet A. Phoenix, MD, MPH, Cindy Min, MPH, National Center for Health Research What is a HPV Vaccine? The human papillomavirus virus, also known as HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the world. It can cause various different type of cancer […]
Read More »Does Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Work?
Although transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a safe treatment, it is not effective for treating depression.
Read More »Comparison of Acupuncture and Therapy as Treatments for Cancer Survivors with Insomnia
Both acupuncture and CBT-I helped reduce insomnia symptoms in cancer survivors. The researchers concluded that CBT-I should be used as the first line of treatment for cancer-related insomnia, but acupuncture is a good alternative.
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