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Swedish is the largest, most comprehensive non-profit health provider in the Greater Seattle area. It includes five hospital campuses and Swedish Medical Group – a network of primary-care and specialty clinics. In addition to general medical and surgical care, Swedish is known as a regional referral center, providing specialized treatment in areas such as neurological care,
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What will happen if I don't treat my acid reflux?
For most people failing to treat GERD will result in a worsening of the symptoms and potentially to... Full Post 02/14/2013 -
Jeff ArnoldHow should I manage my GERD?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be managed in many different ways, depending on a... Full Post 09/24/2012 -
Is prostate cancer always treated?
Not always. Carefully monitoring the cancer and delaying treatment until and if disease progression... Full Post 09/21/2012 -
What do the different stages of prostate cancer mean?
Stage I: The cancer is found only in the prostate. The tumor cannot be felt during a digital... Full Post 08/21/2012 -
How is prostate cancer staged?
Once prostate cancer is diagnosed, the stage of cancer needs to be determined in order to decide on... Full Post 08/21/2012 -
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?
Most men diagnosed with prostate cancer experience no symptoms and most early-stage prostate... Full Post 08/21/2012 -
What are the screening methods for prostate cancer?
The following tests are useful for detecting prostate cancer: Digital Rectal Exam (DRE): Using a... Full Post 08/21/2012 -
Is chemotherapy used to treat prostate cancer?
Different chemotherapy medications destroy cancer cells by a variety of different mechanisms. Many... Full Post 08/21/2012 -
How is hormone therapy used to treat prostate cancer?
The goal of hormone therapy, which lowers levels of testosterone that causes prostate-cancer cells... Full Post 08/21/2012 -
Is prostate cancer always treated?
Not always. Carefully monitoring the cancer and delaying treatment until and if disease progression... Full Post 08/21/2012 -
Jeff Arnold
How can I make sure my child's car seat is safe?
Some state laws require that all children must be safely buckled into an approved child car or... Full Post 08/14/2012 -
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carolyn schnurrHow is gas treated?
Because only 10% of intestinal gas comes from fermentation in the intestine, medications and... Full Post 08/07/2012 -
Swedish AdministratorEssential Tremor: What it is and how to treat it
Do you or someone you know shake when raising a glass of water to drink or have problems writing a... Full Post 08/01/2012 -
Barbara Blais
Does hormone replacement therapy (HRT) put me at risk for breast cancer?
Recently, a major national study found that women taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) --... Full Post 07/26/2012
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Aug 1, 2012
Do you or someone you know shake when raising a glass of water to drink or have problems writing a... Full Post
Newborn spit-up: When to worry
Jul 19, 2012
I have never met a baby that didn't on occasion spit-up. Many perfectly healthy babies can even spit-up quite a... Full Post
