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Art and Science Meet: The human touch is made remarkable by the da Vinci® surgical robot––Texoma Medical Center

Not that long ago, robots existed only in our imaginations. Today, minimally invasive surgery has taken great strides forward with the assistance of a robot at Texoma Medical Center (TMC). Developed by Intuitive Surgical, Inc., the da Vinci® Si HD Surgical System incorporates advances in robotics and computer technology with the artful skills of physicians. And where laparoscopic and other minimally invasive techniques are appropriate for many simple procedures, robotic-assisted surgeries can handle complex situations.
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Do I need to see an Orthopedic Surgeon?––Denton Regional Medical Center

An orthopedic surgeon studies damage within the muscular skeletal system and can help to reduce the pain or eliminate the condition. The muscular skeletal system includes bones, joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles. The spine and joints are a common focus for orthopedic medicine. According to the National Institutes of Health, we have over 400 bones and joints in our bodies, not to mention muscles. […]

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Out of the Darkness and into the Light: Removing the Shame of Mental Illness––Solace Counseling

For many years, mental illness has been misunderstood and feared by countless people. Years ago, cancer was treated very similarly, with people whispering the phrase “the Big C” when referring to friends or family who had become ill or died from cancer. […]

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Experts say the right exercise can boost brain and body––Belmont Village Turtle Creek

Every morning most of us wake up and think about the day’s activities; and, for many, this includes a daily routine of physical exercise to keep the body fit. But what about mental fitness? How many people can say that they put equal emphasis on exercising their brain? […]