September 2009

Preparing for the Flu
The best way to prevent the flu is to be vaccinated.

Pain Awareness
There are many things that contribute to the development of chronic pain.

Scoliosis
For the majority of children with scoliosis, there is no known cause.

Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month
The five-year survival rate for thyroid cancer is about 97 percent, so it is a very curable disease.

Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma
Most important is to find a doctor who is an expert in that particular type of cancer.

Cholesterol Education Month
Cholesterol can build up in the arteries and cause blockages that then can develop into heart attacks or strokes.

Baby Safety Month
UI Safety Store offers low-cost products to help keep children safe.

Reye's Syndrome
Aspirin has been linked with Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious condition that can affect children and teenagers recovering from a viral infection.

National Craniofacial Acceptance Month
A craniofacial disorder refers to an abnormality of the face and/or the head.

Stroke Prevention Study for People with Atrial Fibrillation
Interested people should call 800-887-6917 or if they're in the Iowa City area, call 319-384-5046.