Health

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Telemedicine

What Is Telemedicine? Telemedicine is the practice of caring for patients remotely via HIPAA-compliant conferencing tools when there isn’t an opportunity for a face-to-face, in-office

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AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill

Managing Mobility with Low-Impact, Pain-Free Movement What Is the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill? The AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill is a rehabilitation treadmill that uses NASA-patented differential air

Total Ankle Replacement

Who Needs a Total Ankle Replacement? If you are experiencing painful arthritis in the ankle, and nonsurgical treatments have not relieved your discomfort or limited

Total Knee Replacement

Who Needs a Total Knee Replacement? If arthritis or injury has damaged your knee, and nonsurgical treatments haven’t been enough to relieve your pain and

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Outpatient Hip Replacement

Who Might Need a Hip Replacement? For those suffering from osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease in the hip, and who have tried nonsurgical treatments to

Herniated Discs

What is a Herniated Disc? If the soft gel-like center of a spinal disc pushes out through the tougher outer ring of the disc, it

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Catching Colorectal Cancer Early

While the thought of a colonoscopy can seem unpleasant, delayed screening can put you at greater risk for developing colorectal cancer. Lacking obvious symptoms in

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Arrhythmia: It’s Electrifying

The term “arrhythmia” refers to any kind of abnormal heartbeat, and it’s an incredibly common phenomenon. Caused by a disruption of the heart’s normal electrical

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Ask the Doctor: New Year 2019

Q. I struggle with seasonal depression every winter. What are the best ways to prevent it or lessen its impact? A. The winter blues can be

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Ask the Doctor: Winter 2018

Q. I’ve recently been noticing some numbness in my legs, and my doctor said it may be caused by bone spurs. How are these treated?

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