Health info on the Internet; how to find it, and how to know if it's reliable
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Health information is plentiful on the Internet, but not all of it is reliable. Questions one should ask to determine the reliability of health information found on the Internet is provided. Questions pertain to issues such as the source of the information and its age.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 1997
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Psoriasis: tailoring treatment may help you find relief
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The skin disease psoriasis is caused by rapid skin growth, and there is no cure for it. However, the disease can be managed by keeping skin moist, using light therapy or oral medicines and using prescription creams.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 2000
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Psoriasis
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The care and treatment of psoriasis is discussed. Possible causes and methods of relief for the condition, such as topical treatments, creams, drugs and phototherapy, are highlighted.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 2000
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