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What is a primary care physician or "PCP" and why do I need one?––Dallas Medical Specialists

Your PCP is your main doctor and takes care of you as a whole person both in sickness and in maintaining your health. For instance, if you had a sore throat and a fever you would seek out your primary care physician to diagnose and treat the problem. […]

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Alzheimer’s Can’t Be Fixed––Legacy Assisted Living and Memory Care

Many of us are so frightened at the prospect of Alzheimer’s that we ignore behaviors that could be indicative of the disease, hoping the symptoms will fade or making excuses to avoid the issue. Yet, people often say they wish they had sought a diagnosis and treatment for a loved one sooner, having waited until something horrendous happened that forced a realistic assessment of the situation. […]

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The Right Match––Crawford Street Place

Few decisions weigh as heavily on a family as finding the right assisted living accommodations for a loved one. Research and recommendations can be helpful, but you also want to carefully consider the right match––finding a place that meets all your criteria and then some. […]

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Nurse Practitioners: Your Partner in Health––Grayson Home Health

Nurse practitioners are quickly becoming the health partner of choice for millions of Americans. Because these caring professionals blend clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating health conditions with an added emphasis on disease prevention and health management, they offer a unique blend of nursing and medical care––skills that help guide patients to smarter health and lifestyle choices. […]

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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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