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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
H1N1 Update
By lisa @ 3:18 PM :: 258 Views :: Flu
The 2009 novel H1N1 influenza virus (initially and inaccurately referred to as “swine flu”) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people around the world.
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Monday, September 08, 2008
Prevent Bone Loss With Early Diagnosis
By lisa @ 11:29 PM :: 1312 Views :: Women's Health, Diagnostic Testing, Senior FACTS

 

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Friday, December 18, 2009
Flu Infection Prevention Guidelines
By lisa @ 11:10 AM :: 321 Views :: Fall & Winter Health, Flu
Even if you are unable to get a flu shot this year, you can be your own best defense
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
Exercise Caution in Cold Weather
By lisa @ 1:05 PM :: 284 Views :: Fall & Winter Health, Emergency Medicine
Regular physical activity does your heart good. But exercising outdoors in cold weather
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
Balloons for Bones
By lisa @ 10:11 AM :: 254 Views :: Orthopaedics, Surgery
New minimally invasive surgical options are available to treat spinal fractures.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
2009 Novel H1N1 Flu—Questions and Answers
By lisa @ 3:33 PM :: 265 Views :: Flu
What is 2009 novel H1N1 flu?  The 2009 novel H1N1 flu is a new kind of influenza virus that was seen for the first time in the United States in...
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Places Where You Can Get Additional Information :
By lisa @ 3:33 PM :: 290 Views :: Flu
Places Where You Can Get Additional Information :
www.health.state.ny.us: This has excellent information for patients and a good question and answer section. It has information for health providers as well.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
2009 Novel H1N1 Flu—Questions and Answers
By lisa @ 3:32 PM :: 286 Views :: Flu
2009 novel H1N1 will be in the news for many weeks to come. Not all coverage is thorough or accurate, so you should be cautious about using news coverage alone as a dependable source for medical information.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
2009 Novel H1N1 Flu—Questions and Answers
By lisa @ 3:30 PM :: 249 Views :: Flu
What is 2009 novel H1N1 flu?  The 2009 novel H1N1 flu is a new kind of influenza virus that was seen for the first time in the United States in...
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Groups Recommended to Receive the 2009 Novel H1N1 Influenza Vaccine
By lisa @ 3:24 PM :: 258 Views :: Flu
Pregnant women because they are at higher risk of complications and can provide protection to newborns and infants who cannot be vaccinated.   ...
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
What We Are Doing to Prevent Influenza Viruses from Spreading
By lisa @ 3:21 PM :: 244 Views :: Flu
We take the health of our patients, our employees, and the community very seriously.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
What to Do If You Get Sick
By lisa @ 3:19 PM :: 256 Views :: Flu
If you experience any of the following symptoms, stay home, avoid contact with others, and drink plenty of fluids. These are typical symptoms of both the seasonal flu and 2009 novel H1N1 influenza.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Some Things You Can Do to Protect You and Your Family
By lisa @ 3:16 PM :: 269 Views :: Flu
The CDC is encouraging people to get all vaccinations as soon as possible. More information on Vaccination.

Take these everyday steps to protect your health:

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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Some Things You Can Do to Protect You and Your Family
By lisa @ 3:16 PM :: 262 Views :: Flu
The CDC is encouraging people to get all vaccinations as soon as possible. More information on Vaccination.

Take these everyday steps to protect your health:

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Monday, April 27, 2009
HELPING OLDER ADULTS MAKE HEALTHY DECISIONS
By lisa @ 9:45 PM :: 439 Views :: Seniors
May is Older Americans Month, a great time to bring attention to the issues that affect older adults and create community-wide opportunities to help o...
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Thursday, April 02, 2009
Managing Urinary Incontinence
By lisa @ 6:41 PM :: 751 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors, Senior FACTS
What is urinary incontinence (UI)? Urinary incontinence (UI) is the loss of urine control, or the inability to hold your urine until you can reach ...
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Thursday, February 26, 2009
Reduce Your Risk For Stroke
By lisa @ 11:16 PM :: 990 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors, Cardiac & Heart Health, Emergency Medicine
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts, stopping blood flow. Without blood and the essential oxygen it carries, the affected part of the brain starts to die. The region of the body controlled by the damaged area of the brain can’t work properly.
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Thursday, February 26, 2009
New Treatment for Herniated Disks
By lisa @ 11:11 PM :: 868 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Physical Therapy PT
When your back hurts, everyday activities can become difficult or even unbearable. Sitting, bending or twisting can cause sharp pain, a dull ache, or ...
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Thursday, February 26, 2009
Heart Attacks- Knowing the Lifesaving Facts
By lisa @ 11:08 PM :: 1016 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors, Cardiac & Heart Health, Emergency Medicine
Did you know that Coronary artery disease, which causes heart attacks, is the single leading cause of death in America. Each year, more than 1 million...
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Thursday, February 26, 2009
Prevention Tips for a Healthy Back
By lisa @ 11:03 PM :: 782 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors, Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy PT
If you have back pain, you are not alone. Nearly everyone at some point has back pain that interferes with work, daily living activities or recreation. Recurring back pain can often be the result of improper body mechanics, including poor posture or lifting objects incorrectly. It can also be the result of a sedentary lifestyle.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Prevention Tips for a Healthy Back
By lisa @ 11:54 PM :: 672 Views :: Men's Health, Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy PT
If you have back pain, you are not alone. Nearly everyone at some point has back pain that interferes with work, daily living activities or recreation...
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
Breast Health Awareness
By lisa @ 10:37 PM :: 992 Views :: Women's Health
Yearly mammograms and clinical breast exams remain the most effective method for detecting breast cancer in its earliest and most treatable stage.
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Friday, September 19, 2008
Stroke: You Know the Warning Signs?
By lisa @ 1:39 AM :: 1004 Views :: Seniors, Cardiac & Heart Health
What is stroke?  A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts. Without blood and the oxygen it carries, part of the brai...
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Friday, September 19, 2008
Stay in the Game... Sports Injury Prevention for Youth
By lisa @ 1:37 AM :: 747 Views :: Physical Therapy PT
You don’t have to travel far to find a youth sporting event in-progress on any one of the North Fork’s many playing fields.   “More children...
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Friday, September 19, 2008
Are You Sun Safe?
By lisa @ 1:34 AM :: 1256 Views :: Family
The sun’s damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays—specifically UVA and UVB rays—are to blame for sunburn. Never leave the house without applying sunscreen with...
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Friday, September 19, 2008
Quannacut— A Rainbow of Hope
By lisa @ 1:31 AM :: 2018 Views :: Behavioral Health
Addiction is a chronic, progressive disease.  Though treatable, recurrence rates are high.  Widely misunderstood as a weakness or a characte...
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Friday, September 19, 2008
Laparoscopic Surgery: Small Incisions Make a Big Difference
By lisa @ 1:28 AM :: 858 Views :: Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that  and is often called “pinhole surgery” as this surgical technique involves o...
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Friday, September 19, 2008
Put Your Hands Together to Prevent the Spread of Infection
By lisa @ 1:27 AM :: 1638 Views :: Community
Eastern Long Island Hospital has an extremely good record with regard to infection control.  With drug-resistant superbugs in the news, it's reas...
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Friday, September 19, 2008
Heart Healthy Advice
By lisa @ 1:25 AM :: 975 Views :: Cardiac & Heart Health
Heart-healthy nutrition, daily physical activity, eliminating tobacco, controlling conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabet...
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Friday, September 19, 2008
Preventing Gastric Disease and Colon Cancer
By lisa @ 1:23 AM :: 732 Views :: Seniors
Gastrointestinal (GI) health focuses on the GI tract – the complex passageway that filters your body’s nutrients.  The best prevention of gastric...
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Friday, September 19, 2008
Digital Mammography
By lisa @ 1:21 AM :: 1072 Views :: Women's Health, Diagnostic Testing
      The latest technology in Early Breast Cancer Detection is digital mammography. Unveiling its newest digital equipment...
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Friday, September 19, 2008
Sadness or Clinical Depression
By lisa @ 1:17 AM :: 1029 Views :: Behavioral Health
How can you tell if a bad mood is true depression or a temporary case of the blues? Depression is usually characterized by a sustained worsening of mo...
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Friday, September 19, 2008
Who Will Speak When You Cannot
By lisa @ 1:14 AM :: 943 Views :: Seniors, Senior FACTS

 

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Friday, September 19, 2008
Urology 101 … When to See a Urologist
By lisa @ 1:10 AM :: 1743 Views :: Men's Health, Seniors, Senior FACTS

 

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Monday, September 08, 2008
Stroke: Do You Know the Warning Signs?
By lisa @ 11:24 PM :: 1063 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors
Brain damage can begin within minutes, so it is important to know the symptoms of stroke and act fast.
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Thursday, September 04, 2008
When Transportation Needs Change
By lisa @ 1:27 AM :: 1182 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Thursday, September 04, 2008
When Someone You Love Dies- Spanish
By lisa @ 1:25 AM :: 659 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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Thursday, September 04, 2008
When Someone You Love Dies
By lisa @ 1:23 AM :: 828 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Thursday, September 04, 2008
When a Cherished Pet Dies- Spanish
By lisa @ 1:21 AM :: 727 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 



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Thursday, September 04, 2008
When a Cherished Pet Dies
By lisa @ 1:19 AM :: 895 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Suicidal Thoughts Later in Life- Spanish
By lisa @ 1:16 AM :: 655 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Suicidal Thoughts Later in Life
By lisa @ 1:12 AM :: 1248 Views :: Behavioral Health, Senior FACTS

 

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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Staying Connected: The Power Of Relationships
By lisa @ 1:08 AM :: 793 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Should I Buy Long-Term Care Insurance?
By lisa @ 1:05 AM :: 849 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Retirement Planning and Adjustment
By lisa @ 1:02 AM :: 824 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Psychotherapy: How to Get Started- SPANISH
By lisa @ 12:58 AM :: 665 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Psychotherapy: How To Get Started
By lisa @ 12:55 AM :: 1147 Views :: Behavioral Health, Senior FACTS

 

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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Planning for Nursing Home Care
By lisa @ 12:51 AM :: 1155 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Money-Saving Tips For Buying Prescription- Spanish
By lisa @ 12:49 AM :: 644 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Money-Saving Tips For Buying Prescription
By lisa @ 12:47 AM :: 813 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Memory Loss: What is Normal?- SPANISH
By lisa @ 12:44 AM :: 624 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Memory Loss: What is Normal?
By lisa @ 12:41 AM :: 888 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Thursday, September 04, 2008
How a Geriatric Care Manager Can Help
By lisa @ 12:38 AM :: 824 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
By lisa @ 12:34 AM :: 2176 Views :: Community, Senior FACTS

 

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Thursday, September 04, 2008
End-of-Life Care: Making Decisions- SPANISH
By lisa @ 12:31 AM :: 621 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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Thursday, September 04, 2008
End- of- Life Care: Making Advanced Decisions
By lisa @ 12:27 AM :: 689 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Elder Abuse: Safety Tips- SPANISH
By lisa @ 12:22 AM :: 591 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Elder Abuse: Safety Tips
By lisa @ 12:18 AM :: 781 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Elderly Abuse: When Family Members Cause Harm- SPANISH
By lisa @ 12:14 AM :: 640 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Elder Abuse: When a Family Member Causes Harm
By lisa @ 12:11 AM :: 855 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Depression- SPANISH
By lisa @ 12:06 AM :: 697 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Depression: Getting Help and Feeling Better
By lisa @ 11:57 PM :: 1125 Views :: Behavioral Health, Senior FACTS

 

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Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Deciding Where to Live When Daily Help is Needed
By lisa @ 11:53 PM :: 806 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Crime Prevention- SPANISH
By lisa @ 11:50 PM :: 597 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Crime Prevention
By lisa @ 11:46 PM :: 818 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Choosing Hospice Care- SPANISH
By lisa @ 11:42 PM :: 615 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Choosing Hospice Care
By lisa @ 11:39 PM :: 900 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Choosing Home Care Services
By lisa @ 11:30 PM :: 808 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Buying Medicines and Medical Supplies Online
By lisa @ 11:26 PM :: 854 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Anxiety: Choosing to Live With Less Worry- SPANISH
By lisa @ 11:21 PM :: 683 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Anxiety: Choosing to Live With Less Worry
By lisa @ 11:15 PM :: 899 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Aging and Loss of Independence- SPANISH
By lisa @ 11:10 PM :: 616 Views :: Senior FACTS - Spanish

 

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Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Aging and Loss of Independence
By lisa @ 10:58 PM :: 797 Views :: Senior FACTS

 

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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Prevent Bone Loss With Early Diagnosis
By @ 12:56 AM :: 1094 Views :: Women's Health
Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. If not prevented or if left untreated, osteoporosis can progress painlessly until a bone breaks.
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Heart Benefits with Omega-3 Fatty Acids
By @ 12:48 AM :: 1325 Views :: Seniors, Cardiac & Heart Health

Even if nutrition is all Greek to you, you should know about omega-3 fatty acids. These healthful fats may have a wide range of health benefits, including protecting your heart against disease.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Cause For Concern …Heart Disease In Women
By @ 12:44 AM :: 1261 Views :: Women's Health, Cardiac & Heart Health
Heart disease is the number-one health threat to women of all ages, and the most preventable.
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Skin Cancer Screenings May Save Your Life
By @ 12:36 AM :: 2164 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Community
Believe it or not, more than one million people will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year. That’s more than all other cancers COMBINED.
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Self-Esteem Matters
By @ 12:33 AM :: 2096 Views :: Community, Behavioral Health

Low self-esteem is often a common factor among those who suffer from the disease of addiction. 

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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Plastic Surgery: Needs and Options
By @ 12:31 AM :: 1139 Views :: Women's Health, Surgery

Although many associate plastic surgery only with cosmetic changes to oneself, these intricate surgeries are also used to repair tendons, correct nerve damage and remove cancer. 

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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Vascular Health & Caroid Artery Disease
By @ 12:21 AM :: 1451 Views :: Cardiac & Heart Health
You just discovered you need surgery, and your physician is recommending a carotid endartectomy.
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Gynecological Care During Post-childbearing Years
By @ 12:13 AM :: 1175 Views :: Women's Health, Seniors

Though individual factors can vary greatly, healthy women who are of post-childbearing age should visit their gynecologist about every two years.  And generally, these visits should focus on the three most important health issues for women in this age group: cancer prevention, osteoporosis and quality of life concerns.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Cataract Surgery in the Blink of an Eye
By @ 12:07 AM :: 1178 Views :: Seniors, Surgery

Cataract surgery is usually performed on an outpatient basis. In the last decade there have been major improvements in surgery techniques.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Treatment for Urinary Incontinence
By @ 12:02 AM :: 1067 Views :: Men's Health, Seniors
More than 13 million people in the United States, male and female, young and old, experience urinary incontinence.

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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Weekend Warriors Take Heed … Evaluation Of Sprains And Strains
By @ 11:56 PM :: 1029 Views :: Men's Health
Sport-related injuries are some of the most common reasons people visit the local hospital Emergency Department.
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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Knee Replacement Surgery—Especially For Women
By @ 11:51 PM :: 1198 Views :: Women's Health, Surgery

In the U.S, more than 400,000 people get their knees replaced each year, and nearly two-thirds are women.   If you’re still experiencing knee pain even after you’ve made lifestyle changes and taken medications, knee replacement surgery may be your best option.

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Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Cervical Cancer … More Curable Than Ever
By @ 12:36 PM :: 1345 Views :: Women's Health
Did you know that cervical cancer is more curable than ever?
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