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Xerostomia––aka Dry Mouth
By Thomas S. Jennings, DDS One condition we commonly find in our mature patients is xerostomia. Like many medical terms this one comes from Latin roots, in this case “xero” (the absence of moisture) and […]
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All about cataracts
By Lawrence A. Shafron, MD, FACS – Advanced Eye Care Center Inside everyone’s eye is a lens. Just like a camera, the lens of your eye helps you focus. To work well, the lens must […]
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Radiology, A Lot More than an X-ray for a Broken Bone!
By Pio Hocate, MD The next time your knee is out of joint or your insides are acting up, you may be referred for a radiology exam. These exams are usually ordered by a patient’s […]
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End-of-life Shouldn’t be Scary
By Sherry Little, Executive Director – Home Hospice of Grayson, Cooke and Fannin Counties Frightening claims keep circulating regarding end-of-life care. At best, most of this talk is misleading. Let’s dispel some of the misunderstandings […]
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Mountain Cedar Fever
By Russell J Otto, MD, FACS – North Texas ENT & Allergy Center Late fall and winter is a time when most allergy sufferers around the country can expect some relief from their symptoms. Not […]
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Therapy Professionals and Their Roles
By Twin Creeks Hospital The leadership of Twin Creeks Hospital understands the importance of providing quality rehabilitative care to their patients. Phillip Pritzker, Occupational Therapist and Director of Therapy, strives to staff Twin Creeks Hospital […]
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Trauma Care Shouldn’t Be Traumatic
By Stacey Knott, Penrose-St Francis Health Services On a dark, moonless winter night, a baby-boomer couple in a mid-size sedan is traveling briskly down a black ribbon of road. The grandparents are in a hurry […]
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Financial Matters––Should Your Children Take Care of You?
By Lori Leu, Erin Peirce, and Lauren Olson Long-term care planning involves many important decisions, and nothing is tougher than deciding how to involve your adult children in the process. They will always be your […]
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Deformities of the Foot
Courtesy Texoma Foot & Ankle Specialists, PA There is a common children’s song that refers to two men who built a house. The first of the two is a wise man who built his house […]
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How to Improve Your Home Buying Negotiation Strategy
Courtesy Landmark Bank Buying a home can be a stressful time for both first-timers and seasoned veterans. One of the biggest concerns that keeps homebuyers up late at night is whether their offer is high enough or […]