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It’s Your Heart
It’s Your Heart By Chris Valentine, Penrose-St. Francis Health Services As she was working in the yard, Linda tried to ignore the dull ache in her shoulders and back. “I must have done something too […]
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Direct Anterior Hip Replacement
Direct Anterior Hip Replacement Direct anterior hip replacement offers many advantages when compared to traditional hip replacement surgery. Although the implants are similarly designed for both techniques, the anterior or ‘through the front’ approach has […]
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There’s No Place Like Home
There’s no place like home. When you or a loved one have had a recent hospital stay or have received a life-altering medical diagnosis, it requires an understanding of both the necessary medical care that […]
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Should I Have a Geriatrician for my Doctor?
Should I have a geriatrician for my doctor? By Jennifer T. Arnouville, Medical Clinic of North Texas As a geriatrician, one common question I receive from seniors is whether they should be seeing a one. […]
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Advancements in Glaucoma Treatments: Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty
Advancements in Glaucoma Treatments: Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty Glaucoma is an eye disease caused by the failure of the eye to properly drain eye fluids, causing a gradual narrowing of the field of vision until patients feel […]
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Radiation Therapy an Effective Treatment for Skin Cancer
Radiation Therapy an Effective Treatment for Skin Cancer Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Skin cancers are more common in fair-skinned individuals with a history of long-term sun exposure. Melanoma […]
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Inpatient Rehabilitation Leads Local Stroke Victim to Recovery
Inpatient Rehabilitation Leads Local Stroke Victim to Recovery When John Ford, 64, of Fort Worth, Texas, felt the right side of his body go limp while at work this past June, he did not immediately […]
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How to Save Money on Prescription Drugs
Tips for Saving Money on Prescription Drugs Prescription drugs are one of the fastest growing expenses in the country, comprising up to 15% of health care costs. Seniors can be particularly hard hit, since they […]
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When Memory Lane Dead Ends
When Memory Lane Dead Ends By Kayla Click I’m not very good with a map and sometimes I will be on a road and it dead ends. I backtrack to the nearest road and try […]
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Vitamins and Women Over 40
Vitamins and Women Over 40 Maintain a youthful look with these basic vitamins. By Julie Alvira, MD, MBA So, 40 is the new 20, right? You bet! In order to maintain a youthful look, a […]