Side effects to this traditional treatment are also quite extensive and very harmful, not to mention very costly as well. ... Before treatment, she would suffer more than 100 seizures during a 45-minute therapy session. ... From being completely natural, to having minimal harmful side effects, to even being more cost efficient, medical marijuana is increasing in popularity and being supported by more and more people. With further research showing the effectiveness of this alternate form of treatment, it's still illegal in some states to use cannabis oil as treatment, forcing some to move ...

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Marijuana also helps people who have glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, and spasticity (American Medical Association). ... According to Joni Commons, a deputy director of the county's health services, "smoking pot was the only thing that relieved her otherwise constant nausea from chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer" (Maier 24). ... Sanofi, a French pharmaceutical marketer, has been experimenting on a treatment for obesity. ... Smoking pot seems to be more of a medical benefit than a bad thing. ... Along with Larry, I"m sure there are hundreds of others who can benefit from the medical ef...

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Pediatric Oncology is the study and treatment of cancer in children. ... He also played out a couple of scenarios to help me better understand the relationship between the parent, doctor, and child during treatment and their stay at Vanderbilt. ... Some people turn away from a career in the medical field because they feel that they can't see results at the end of the day, I do not feel that way at all. Every single day of treatment for a cancer patient brings them closer to remission, and even closer to having their freedom back....

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Medical researchers will cure some of the major diseases by gene therapy. ... Since the new techniques of gene therapy have improved, it was able to create a successful treatment to cure a disease. ... Children with blood disease have a new treatment to cure them in hopes of a better life. ... There are treatments available for AIDS but the immune system becomes weak over time which can no longer control the infections disease. ... For many diseases could come back or resist treatment resulting the disease to continue. ...

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This is due to modern treatments and technology. ... Medical ethics also deals with medical advances in technology and has reshaped traditional medical ethics. ... Treatment for psoriasis depends on the person's age, lifestyle, and severity of the disease. The goal of the treatment is to reduce inflammation and reduce the shedding of skin. Cancer Treatments For more than 1oo years, physicians have used radiation treat cancer. ...

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Medical Marijuana, Could We Benefit? There has been so much controversy over the issue of legalizing marijuana for medical purposes in the past couple of years. ... Marijuana is also an effective treatment for AIDS patients suffering from wasting syndrome. ... This option is better than any legal treatment that we have right now for multiple sclerosis. ... While many people want to find cures for these things, they are still very against legalizing marijuana for medical purposes. ...

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Medical Marijuana The marijuana plant has almost endless medical applications. Cannabis has been proven to be an effective treatment for several debilitating as well as life threatening diseases. ... Effective in treatment of multiple sclerosis 1. ... Other applications Along with the numerous medical applications, marijuana has countless industrial uses. ... Comparative cost of treatment D. ...

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Possibly the most common treatment of most cancers is surgery. ... He underwent surgery after his own treatment failed him (Barrett). ... The fact that many people are skeptics, especially those in the medical field, does not help the promotion of these could-be cures. In medical school, doctors are only taught about the drugs and cancer therapies that are approved by the American Medical Association. ... Also, pharmaceutical representatives are sent to medical clinics to promote their treatments and teach doctors about their new cancer therapies and medicines which are not herbal (Altern...

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The CDC has recently come out with the recommendation that medical professionals should increase routine testing in the U.S. for chronic hepatitis B. ... These new recommendations are critical to identifying people who are living with the disease without the benefits of medical attention," said John W. ... If more people know that they have it, they can keep from giving it to others and get the treatment they need for a longer life. ... With the new guidelines being distributed for treatment of those found to be infected, they will be watched more closely for effects on their liver. ... I...

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Treatment a. ... For a person with colon cancer, early diagnosis and treatment can be life-saving. ... With treatment, most people with an intestinal obstruction can recover completely. ... (Colorectal Cancer) Types of colon cancer treatments: Surgery Chemotherapy Radiation Surgery Surgery is the main treatment for 8 out of 10 people diagnosed with Colon Cancer, as well as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. ... The aim of the treatment is to shrink the cancer or slow down the growth. ...

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If the genetic information that is gathered by this method is not safeguarded and kept as doctor patient privilege only, some people could be denied medical insurance because of their genetic makeup. ... The treatment of a brain tumor would be one example of this. ... With all of these different idea coming from medical research, many researchers have a great outlook about the results of the research they are doing. ... Virtually every disease will have it as one of its treatments." ... Many advances have been made in treatments as well as various mean of gene- mapping. ...

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Medical research costs hundreds of millions of dollars to fund and it comes to no surprise that research-funding organizations have been reluctant to support medical conditions with low mortality rates. ... Today, the baby boomers are the main donators for funding cancer and stroke and as a result, the parents of the boomers have benefited greatly by the constant advancements in research and treatment. This will also benefit the boomers as they continue to age and become more prone to disease since effective treatment (in comparison to 50 years ago) is more readily available. Future generation...

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The government should change marijuana's status from that of a Schedule 1 drug (considered to be potentially addictive and with no current medical use) to that of a Schedule 2 drug (potentially addictive but with some accepted medical use) and regulate it accordingly" (Kassirer). ... Coleman accepted some of the medical benefits but he still proceeded to disagree with the facts about its help with the release of some cancer symptoms. ... "Marijuana is also a powerful appetite stimulant, specifically for patients suffering from HIV, the AIDS wasting syndrome, or dementia" (Medical Use)....

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The most common treatment of cancer is chemotherapy. ... About 1/10 of American couples can't conceive and in many cases medical treatments can't help them. Federal statistics show that less than 20% of infertile citizens are successful with normal treatment. ... Cloning for Medical Purposes. 17 May 1999. ... The New Complete Medical and Health Encyclopedia. 2000 ed. ...

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As our knowledge of the biological world becomes ever smaller, there is more potential for nanobiotechnology to ameliorate medical treatments. This unique interface between nanotechnology and medicine could lead to novel chemotherapeutic treatments and better MRI technologies through the development of nano-based drug delivery and imaging systems. ... These medicines would effectively deliver medications to a specific targeted area and would factor in the patient's condition and physiology to create more effective treatments. ... John Hopkins is a great place to learn and develop as a re...

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Perhaps your family has a medical history of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, or Huntington's disease. ... However, with the technology and medical advances that are available today, genetic screening and testing are available for those who may want to know if they are affected. ... (Genetic 2009) Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease and many more are genetic disorders that require daily assistance and treatments. This may require in home nurses or caretakers that would become costly over the years and not to mention all the...

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Through revived tactics and theory of the mind-body connection, the medical community are beginning to put more focus on treating the individual and cause of an illness rather than the symptoms and disease itself. ... Mind-body techniques are already in widespread use throughout medical settings and include a variety of methods. ... As the two most common killers in the Western world, coronary heart disease and cancer are often found in the limelight of the studies testing the mind-body connection and medical techniques. Through further knowledge and understanding it is the hope of the medical...

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Some examples of these organizations are the American Medical Marijuana Association (AMMA). ... In any case, marijuana is useful in the medical field and should be legalized for that purpose. ... Lester Grinspoon, a graduate from Harvard Medical School agrees by saying, "marijuana is frequently-though illegally-prescribed by doctors" (Dorgan). ... However, many side effects come from these treatments. ... Many drugs are available for the treatment of this and the majority of them have side effects, marijuana does not. ...

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We will discuss self-detection methods and available treatments. ... A clinical examination is where a medical professional performs the breast self- examination as well as inquires and notes your medical history. ... When diagnosed with breast cancer there is a host of treatments available. Treatments and therapy include surgical removal of the infected tissue, Chemotherapy, Chemotherapy drugs, Radiation, Brachythreapy, and Hormone blocking therapy. ...

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Abstract The question posed in this research study is, "Can music therapy cure a myriad of problems in medical patients?... The question the researcher posed upon conception of the study is, "Can music therapy cure a myriad of problems in medical patients?... But music's existence is also being studied in the medical field as a way to reduce stress, bolster the immune system, promote social aspects, relieve pain as part of cancer palliative care, the assessment and treatment Autism Spectrum Disorder, help treat hypertension and anxiety in elderly patients, and control the metabo...

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Duke presents many medical questions that Jeff answers. ... And there are many medical questions, such as: what is leukemia, what are the key statistics for adult acute leukemia, risk factor, classified, symptoms, diagnosed and treated, should be answered. ... Duke: But Adult Acute Leukemia could be found early and at the earliest possible stage makes treatment much more effective in order to lower case number of death. Jeff: For many types of cancers, diagnosis at the earliest possible stage makes treatment is possible. ... How is a medical doctor diagnose Adult Acute Leu...

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Depending on the type and grade of the tumor, the patient may have different treatment options. ... The two major types of treatment usually used for brain tumors are surgery and radiotherapy (Mangiardi 2). ... Johnny went to several different doctors trying to find the best treatment for the type of tumor that he had (26). ... Treatment options vary depending on the type and grade of the tumor. Medical science and technology has come a long way in saving the lives of people with brain tumors. ...

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To help find the cause of symptoms, one can check a person's medical history, smoking history, exposure to environmental and occupational substances, and family history of cancer. ... Many different treatments and combinations of treatments may be used to control lung cancer, or to improve quality of life by reducing symptoms. ... Some tumors are inoperable (cannot be removed by surgery) because of the size or location, and some people can't have surgery for other medical reasons. ... The choice of treatment depends mainly on the size, location, and extent of the tumor. ... The mos...

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There are more than 200 different kinds of cancer, each with its own name and treatment. The treatment for testicular cancer is usually very successful. ... Usually you begin by seeing your family doctor who will examine you and take your medical details. ... The specialist will give you a full physical examination and take your medical history. ... The three main types of treatment are surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. ...

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There are more than 200 different kinds of cancer, each with its own name and treatment. The treatment for testicular cancer is usually very successful. ... Usually you begin by seeing your family doctor who will examine you and take your medical details. ... The specialist will give you a full physical examination and take your medical history. ... The three main types of treatment are surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. ...

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