[OPLINLIST] What's New on NetWellness - August 2006

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What's New on NetWellness - August 2006

August's Feature: Be Aware of Your Blood Pressure!

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. 

August's Department Feature: OSU's Department of Otolaryngology

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.

NetWellness Featured as Part of "Web Takes... July Picks"

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!

Popular Topic on NetWellness - Insomnia 

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!

New Topic - Oral Cancer!

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. 

New NetWellness Experts!

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.

New Article - Mouth Diseases

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.

New Articles - Dental and Oral Health (Seniors)

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. 

New Article - Stroke

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.

New Article - Colon Cancer

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.  

New Articles - Women's Health 

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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About NetWellness

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.