Dr. Yiu-fei Shih MD

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• How is Tennis Elbow Diagnosed?

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• Drugs for Erectile Dysfunction May Improve Prostate Problems

  Drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction may be helpful in relieving some of the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This was reported from a study conducted by Claus G. Roehrborn, MD, with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and colleagues. About 1,058 men, who had...

• Gout Signs and Symptoms

  Gout is a form of arthritis that affects the joints. It usually affects the small bones in the lower part of the body. Externally manifested by inflammation of the joint accompanied by severe pain, a gout attack may last for several days. After the preliminary attack, ninety percent of the people...

• Do I Need My Testicles Removed If I Have Testicular Cancer?

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• 5 Tips on Living with Mononucleosis

  People with the mononucleosis (or mono) infection can live perfectly normal lives by doing what is best for them during their period of affliction. In this review, I have outlined the most essential tips on living with mononucleosis. In choosing these tips, the emphasis was focused on the well-being...