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NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
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NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
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Did you know that one out of every three Americans have high blood pressure? Since high blood pressure can lead to fatal diseases, such as stroke and heart disease, it is important to monitor your blood pressure on a regular basis. For more information about the diagnosis and treatment of high blood pressure, please visit the monthly feature or the High Blood Pressure health topic.
The Ohio State University Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery has a long-standing tradition of excellence in patient care, research, and education. Although it has been a distinct and separate academic department since its inception, the Department is an integral part of the university academic medical center located on the main campus of The Ohio State University.
The Department's track record of excellent patient care, research, and education over the years has resulted in its achieving a high national stature among departments of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Numerous faculty members have received national and international awards from a variety of organizations or medical societies which has resulted in this department consistently being identified as one of the premier departments in a variety of national publications. This is a department whose faculty are totally committed to seeking excellence in all three phases of its responsibilities of patient care, research, and education.
Current NetWellness experts from the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery are Amit Agrawal, MD and Enver Ozer, MD.
The NetWellness website was featured in eHealthcare Strategy and Trends for July 2006. In the review written by Mark S. Gothberg, he writes, "Navigation and layout make it extremely easy to understand how to find information and review content." Congratulations to NetWellness for the glowing review!
Have you been spending many sleepless nights in front of the computer? If so, NetWellness has the article for you! Dr. Jeff Susman's article on Insomnia was visited over 2,000 times in the last month alone. With recently updated information, Dr. Susman can help put your mind at ease!
Oral cancers make up only a small fraction of the number of new cancers in the U.S. every year, but they are some of the deadliest. Currently, about half of all oral cancers are first detected after they have already had opportunity to take root and spread. At that point, they are difficult to cure. The American Cancer Society estimates that only about half the people diagnosed with oral cancer will survive longer than five years.
NetWellness would like to welcome several new experts to the Oral Cancer forum: Amit Agrawal, MD, Meade C. van Putten, DDS, MS, and Enver Ozer, MD, who are all from The Ohio State University. They join their colleagues from The Ohio State University who participate in this and other oral health topics. Please visit our Oral Cancer health topic for more information about this important subject and to ask the experts a question.
NetWellness would like to welcome Elizabeth Allen, MD, to the Asthma health topic. Dr. Allen is an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health, and a member of the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology at Columbus Children's Hospital. Her clinical interests include the evaluation and management of infants, children and adolescents with respiratory illnesses, and she is heavily involved in teaching other medical professionals about asthma. Please visit the Asthma health topic for more information.
We would also like to welcome Mark Hans, DDS, Chair of the Department of Orthodontics at the Case School of Dentistry. Dr. Hans is actively engaged in research, writing and also maintains a private practice. He is available to answer your questions in the topic of Braces.
And last, but not least, NetWellness welcomes Robert Schilz, DO, PhD, Medical Director of Lung Transplantation and Director of Pulmonary Vascular Disease at University Hospitals of Cleveland. In 2006 Dr. Schilz received the LifeBanc Recognition of Top Donor Hospital. He is available to answer your questions in the topic of Pulmonary Transplantation.
Are you curious about what exactly mucocele is? Our experts Dr. Carl Allen and Dr. John Kalmar have written an article explaining what the condition is and what one should do about it. Please visit the Mouth Diseases health topic for more information about mucocele and other conditions.
Our expert in Dental and Oral Health for Seniors, Dr. Abdel Rahim Mohammad has been very busy this month, providing NetWellness with two new articles. Those adjusting to life with new dentures or experiencing tooth decay will find these articles helpful. You can stop by the Dental and Oral Health (Seniors) topic to learn more and ask Dr. Mohammad and his colleague a question.
Women are more likely than men to die of stroke. While many people believe that stroke affects only the elderly and the overweight, anyone at any age can be at risk for stroke. Read on for more information on what you should know about the risk factors and how to treat them in this NetWellness original: Control the Risk of Stroke in Women by Gwendolyn Lynch, MD, Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Lynch is available to answer your questions in the Stroke topic area.
Colorectal cancer is the second overall cause of cancer death in the United States, but African Americans are the population with the greatest risk. Read on for more information about why African Americans are particularly affected by colorectal cancer and have a higher incidence and mortality from colon cancer than non-African Americans in this NetWellness original: Colorectal Cancer and African Americans, by Julia Gore Thornton, MD, Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Thornton is available to answer your questions in topics on Colon Cancer and Digestive Disorders.
It's important for all people to maintain a healthy weight, but it's a particularly important concern for women for several reasons. Read on for more information on the causes of weight gain in women and how to maintain a health weight in this NetWellness original: Weight Gain During a Woman's Life by Esa Davis and Jane Korsberg, both of Case Western Reserve University. These experts are also available to answer your questions in Women's Health, Diet and Nutrition, and Obesity and Weight Management.
Cervical cancer can be prevented if abnormal cervical cells are detected early on (before they become cancer). As with any form of cancer, chances of surviving the disease go up when it is detected early and treatment is started right away. The test to screen for cervical cancer, pap smear, is quick, easy, and part of your regular annual women's health exam (also called a pelvic exam). Read on for more information in this NetWellness original: Pap Smears and Cervical Cancer Screening by Shazia Ahmed Khan, MD, Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Khan is also available to answer your questions in the topic of Women's Health.
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NetWellness is a non-profit consumer health Web site that provides high quality information created and evaluated by health professions faculty at the University of Cincinnati, Case Western Reserve University, and The Ohio State University. Started in June 1995, NetWellness was one of the first health information sites on the Internet. Today, our health professionals have volunteered their time and expertise to answer more than 32,000 questions on over 100 topics.
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