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We can tell you which treatments really work and which don't work, based on the best and most up-to-date medical research.
BMJ BestTreatments is the only Web site that rates thousands of health and medical treatments, based on how well they work. You'll know the best way to lower your blood pressure, manage your child's asthma and ease your back pain.
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Erection problems
New medications have revolutionized the treatment of erection problems in the last 10 years. Many men with erection problems can now find a drug to help them.
Read more about erection problems
Spending time in the country?
Lyme disease is an infection you can get from being bitten by tiny creatures called ticks, which often live on deer. Lyme disease can be treated with antibiotics, but it's also important to avoid being bitten in the first place.
Find out more about Lyme disease
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Does your vacation take you to a malarial area?
Malaria is a dangerous disease that's common in parts of Asia, Africa and South America. It's caused by a parasite that lives in your blood. This parasite is spread by mosquito bites.
Malaria can be very serious, so it's important to protect yourself. Drugs can prevent malaria, but the right drug for you will depend on where you're traveling to. It's important to talk with your doctor or visit a travel clinic.
You can also take steps to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. You can buy mosquito nets and insect repellents in camping stores.
Read more about preventing malaria.
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We can help you weigh the evidence and work with your doctor to choose the treatment that is best for you.
You can be confident that the information you read here comes from the same high-quality sources that your doctor reads, clearly spelled out for you in plain English. So you'll have the facts you need to decide with your doctor about what's right for you.
Our experts are the world's leading doctors. They sort through hundreds of thousands of research studies to tell you which treatments really work.
We are totally independent. We accept no outside advertising. We don't give you information that is misleading or biased.
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