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                                    • New Methods of Fixation for Revision Knee Replacement

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                                      |Date: December 11, 2013
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                                      New Methods of Fixation for Revision Knee Replacement

                                      New Methods of Fixation for Revision Knee Replacement

                                      At the 23rd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons in Dallas, Texas, Novembe ...

                                      At the 23rd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons in Dallas, Texas, November 8-10, 2013, Dr. Patel, Dr. Barnett, Dr. Gorab, and Dr. Gondusky presented results of a multic ...

                                      December 11, 2013
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                                    • New Methods of Fixation for Revision Knee Replacement

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: December 11, 2013
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                                      New Methods of Fixation for Revision Knee Replacement

                                      New Methods of Fixation for Revision Knee Replacement

                                      At the 23rd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons in Dallas, Texas, Novembe ...

                                      At the 23rd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons in Dallas, Texas, November 8-10, 2013, Dr. Patel, Dr. Barnett, Dr. Gorab, and Dr. Gondusky presented results of a multic ...

                                      December 11, 2013
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                                    • To Screen or Not to Screen… A Urologist’s POV on PSA Screening

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                                      |Date: October 31, 2013
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                                      To Screen or Not to Screen… A Urologist’s POV on PSA Screening

                                      To Screen or Not to Screen… A Urologist’s POV on PSA Screening

                                        Editor's Note: Since women make the majority of healthcare decisions for their families, we though ...

                                        Editor's Note: Since women make the majority of healthcare decisions for their families, we thought our GLOW members and blog readers might be interested in this article on Prostrate-Specific A ...

                                      October 31, 2013
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                                    • Looking for a New Stress Reliever? Try an Epsom Salt Bath!

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                                      |Date: October 29, 2013
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                                      Looking for a New Stress Reliever? Try an Epsom Salt Bath!

                                      Looking for a New Stress Reliever? Try an Epsom Salt Bath!

                                        Epsom salt is not actually a salt, but is a natural compound of magnesium and sulfate. Stress can ...

                                        Epsom salt is not actually a salt, but is a natural compound of magnesium and sulfate. Stress can often lead to a reduced level of magnesium in the blood, resulting in the production of adrenal ...

                                      October 29, 2013
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                                    • You Gave Birth by C-section – Do You Need to Have a C-section Next Time?

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                                      |Date: October 28, 2013
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                                      You Gave Birth by C-section – Do You Need to Have a C-section Next Time?

                                      You Gave Birth by C-section – Do You Need to Have a C-section Next Time?

                                        Many women who have given birth by cesarean section (also called a C-section) would like to know i ...

                                        Many women who have given birth by cesarean section (also called a C-section) would like to know if they can deliver their next baby vaginally. For a long time physicians followed the guideline ...

                                      October 28, 2013
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                                    • What Not to Wear – Part I: The Shoe

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                                      |Date: October 24, 2013
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                                      What Not to Wear – Part I: The Shoe

                                      What Not to Wear – Part I: The Shoe

                                        We all do it… we look at others in the store, the workplace, at ski resorts and the gym and think ...

                                        We all do it… we look at others in the store, the workplace, at ski resorts and the gym and think “what are they wearing?!” or “I wish I looked that good working out.”  Having a reasonable conc ...

                                      October 24, 2013
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                                    • 4 Simple Ways to Eliminate Soda Pop from Your Diet

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                                      |Date: October 22, 2013
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                                      4 Simple Ways to Eliminate Soda Pop from Your Diet

                                      4 Simple Ways to Eliminate Soda Pop from Your Diet

                                        1. Get your fizz from another source. This is a big reason many Americans love soda–the fizz and s ...

                                        1. Get your fizz from another source. This is a big reason many Americans love soda–the fizz and sweet flavor! Trick your mind by switching out your soda for a sparkling water or a naturally ca ...

                                      October 22, 2013
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                                    • Low Carb Chicken Pizza! Yum!

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                                      |Date: October 18, 2013
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                                      Low Carb Chicken Pizza! Yum!

                                      Low Carb Chicken Pizza! Yum!

                                        Looking for a low carb alternative to a guilty pleasure? We think you will love this crustless piz ...

                                        Looking for a low carb alternative to a guilty pleasure? We think you will love this crustless pizza! Ingredients:  1 boneless, skinless chicken breast Season with garlic powder, Italian season ...

                                      October 18, 2013
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                                    • Do you Squawk when you Squat?

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                                      |Date: October 17, 2013
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                                      Do you Squawk when you Squat?

                                      Do you Squawk when you Squat?

                                        Many people come into the Fitness Center and tell us they cannot squat because it’s bad for their ...

                                        Many people come into the Fitness Center and tell us they cannot squat because it’s bad for their knees, their doctor told them not to, or it hurts. What they may not know is that they may be s ...

                                      October 17, 2013
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                                    • Desk Job? Do This Exercise Daily

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                                      |Date: October 15, 2013
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                                      Desk Job? Do This Exercise Daily

                                      Desk Job? Do This Exercise Daily

                                        If you have a desk job, listen up! Sitting at a computer all day is hard on your body. Slouching f ...

                                        If you have a desk job, listen up! Sitting at a computer all day is hard on your body. Slouching forward throughout your workday hinders posture and can lead to back, neck or shoulder pain. Use ...

                                      October 15, 2013
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