Cold laser Microlight offers carpal tunnel relief in studies
A Wichita area report describes the Microlight cold laser as painless. It delivers brief deep tissue laser pulses to reduce swelling and inflammation in carpal tunnel sufferers. In Wesley Medical Center tests 78 percent of 45 patients returned to normal activities. FDA approved for carpal tunnel use.
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Knight Ridder
Wichita
Kan
Frank McMaster
Dana Carlisle
Wesley Medical Center
McMaster
Wesley
Plac
Federal Food and Drug Administration
Carlisle
Tim Barker
Barker
Wichita Eagle
Dave Williams
Kaw
Cancer patients see benefits in beauty
New York AP reports that many cancer patients feel improved self image from beauty tips. The Look Good Feel Better program offers makeup guidance—moisturizing foundations, blush placement, eyebrow shaping, eyeliner and eyeshadow—to support confidence during treatment with partners like the American Cancer Society and National Cosmetology Association.
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New York
Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association Foundation
American Cancer Society
National Cosmetology Association
The Four Temperaments Rediscovery of an Ancient Health Guide
A Washington Post review of Randy Rolfe's The Four Temperaments from Marlowe & Co. argues the book links four humors to personality types and health. It notes Rolfe's background as a lawyer and self help author and flags trite passages alongside practical health tips.
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Gregory Mott
Washington Post
Marlowe & Co
Randy Rolfe
Rolfe
Man's temper endangers wife amid panic disorder issues
Texas Tina asks Abby about alternatives for a husband with anger outbursts and panicked driving. Abby advises notifying the doctor, pursuing anger management classes, and personal responsibility, urging support but urging the husband to act.
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Far Abby
Stan
Abby
Texas
Tina
Knowledge of disease can lead to discrimination
Dr. Donohue discusses polycystic kidney disease, its inheritance, typical onset in the 20s or 30s, and the tension between early testing and potential discrimination. He recommends connecting with the Polycystic Kidney Research Foundation at 1-800-753-2873 or pkdcure.org for information and support.
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Paul G. Donohue
M.D
America Syndicate
Donohue
Polycystic Kidney Research Foundation
Pkdcure.org
Chart helps monitor health readings and share with doctors
A reader explains using a simple chart to track daily blood sugar or blood pressure. The chart aids quick doctor review for medication adjustments. The note also shares home tips from Heloise about repurposing items like old phone books and visible house numbers for safety.
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Earneloise
Sandy Byers
Nevada
W.R. Jr
Westminister
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