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Kidneys – Your Body’s Filtering System

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|Date: March 13, 2013
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Kidneys – Your Body’s Filtering System

Your kidneys are your body's filters. They remove waste and excess fluid from your blood. People w ...

Your kidneys are your body's filters. They remove waste and excess fluid from your blood. People who have high blood pressure and diabetes are at higher risk for kidney disease because of the w ...

March 13, 2013
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Direct Anterior Approach for Hip Replacement

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|Date: March 06, 2013
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Direct Anterior Approach for Hip Replacement

The popularity of direct anterior approach for hip replacement surgery is increasing as evidenced by the ...

The popularity of direct anterior approach for hip replacement surgery is increasing as evidenced by the number of courses offered by orthopedic manufacturers and articles published in orthopedic jour ...

March 06, 2013
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Anesthesia for Joint Replacement

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|Date: February 28, 2013
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Anesthesia for Joint Replacement

Dr. Pugely and coauthors from the University of Iowa published an article in the February edition of The ...

Dr. Pugely and coauthors from the University of Iowa published an article in the February edition of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery comparing spinal anesthesia to general anesthetic for total k ...

February 28, 2013
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How do I Know when it is Time for Joint Replacement Surgery?

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|Date: February 13, 2013
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How do I Know when it is Time for Joint Replacement Surgery?

Many people suffer from some form of arthritis of the hip or knee. In fact, it has been estimated that 1 ...

Many people suffer from some form of arthritis of the hip or knee. In fact, it has been estimated that 1 in 5 patients have some form of arthritis affecting their mobility. It is one of the most cos ...

February 13, 2013
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Kids Need a Heart Healthy Diet Too

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|Date: February 11, 2013
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Kids Need a Heart Healthy Diet Too

By now most of us have heard that a diet high in fat and cholesterol may contribute to the development of ...

By now most of us have heard that a diet high in fat and cholesterol may contribute to the development of heart disease in adulthood, and that a heart-healthy diet may help prevent or treat high blood ...

February 11, 2013
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Women & Heart Disease: A Primer

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|Date: February 04, 2013
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Women & Heart Disease: A Primer

Despite copious amounts of information circulating in the media telling us that heart disease is the numb ...

Despite copious amounts of information circulating in the media telling us that heart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S., surveys show that fewer than one in 10 women perceive heart ...

February 04, 2013
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Decision making for joint replacement

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|Date: January 29, 2013
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Decision making for joint replacement

Patients present with a variety of symptoms and severity of arthritis of the hip and knee. The goal of ma ...

Patients present with a variety of symptoms and severity of arthritis of the hip and knee. The goal of management of an arthritic hip and knee is to maintain your own joint as long as it is able to pr ...

January 29, 2013
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Thyroid disorders strike women five to eight times more often than men

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|Date: January 25, 2013
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Thyroid disorders strike women five to eight times more often than men

The thyroid makes thyroid hormone, which governs heart rate, metabolism, and other organ functions ...

The thyroid makes thyroid hormone, which governs heart rate, metabolism, and other organ functions. When your thyroid is underactive, called hypothyroidism, you may slow down. You're tired. Dep ...

January 25, 2013
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Smart Parenting Means Saying No to Sugary Drinks

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|Date: January 11, 2013
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Smart Parenting Means Saying No to Sugary Drinks

Sugary drinks are beverages with added sugars: sodas, energy drinks, sports drinks, sweetened fruit drink ...

Sugary drinks are beverages with added sugars: sodas, energy drinks, sports drinks, sweetened fruit drinks and sweetened coffees or teas. Drinking sugary beverages puts your child at risk for being ob ...

January 11, 2013
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Use of Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

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|Date: January 08, 2013
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Use of Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

There have been multiple studies in the recent orthopedic literature evaluating the effectiveness of hyal ...

There have been multiple studies in the recent orthopedic literature evaluating the effectiveness of hyaluronic acid in the treatment of patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee. Whil ...

January 08, 2013
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Kidneys – Your Body’s Filtering System

Kidneys – Your Body’s Filtering System

Direct Anterior Approach for Hip Replacement

Direct Anterior Approach for Hip Replacement

Anesthesia for Joint Replacement

Anesthesia for Joint Replacement

How do I Know when it is Time for Joint Replacement Surgery?

How do I Know when it is Time for Joint Replacement Surgery?

Kids Need a Heart Healthy Diet Too

Kids Need a Heart Healthy Diet Too

Women & Heart Disease: A Primer

Women & Heart Disease: A Primer

Decision making for joint replacement

Decision making for joint replacement

Thyroid disorders strike women five to eight times more often than men

Thyroid disorders strike women five to eight times more often than men

Smart Parenting Means Saying No to Sugary Drinks

Smart Parenting Means Saying No to Sugary Drinks

Use of Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Use of Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Osteoarthritis of the Knee