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Life after coming off the reel of trauma
Beau Wilt shares his story of survival and healing after a near-fatal accident IF YOU’RE LUCKY, you’ll only ever hear the term “severe trauma” on the news or on a hospital television show. However, for people who have suffered the effects of a serious accident, major collision or other near-lethal mishap, “lucky” means they have…
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Men’s health through the generations
From grandfather to grandson, turning healthy choices into habits IT’S A HEALTH-CONSCIOUS AGE we live in, as study after study shows the short and long-term benefits of eating healthy, exercising, and seeing your doctor regularly. While health and wellness statistics — such as rates of diseases and lifespan — are improving and reflecting the country’s…
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Something to spit at: All Children’s researchers to study saliva samples
RESEARCHERS at All Children’s Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine will begin to study the saliva of young cancer patients to learn if spit might prove more beneficial than blood to use as test samples during treatment.
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Seborrheic Dermatitis: A Complicated Name for a Common Condition
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that causes red, scaly, itchy patches of skin on the scalp and other areas of the body. According to the National Library of Medicine, about 3 to 10 people out of 100 are affected by this chronic condition. It’s more common in men than in women, and it…
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For Brighter Skin, Choose Microdermabrasion
Looking for more youthful, fresh, glowing skin? If you don’t have time to let your face recover from a more invasive procedure but still want a more even skin tone and revitalization, then microdermabrasion might be the treatment for you.
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How Are AV Fistulas and Grafts Formed?
Last month, I talked about why a patient might need to undergo arteriovenous fistula surgery. This month, let’s take a look at how AV fistulas and grafts are formed.
