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What Is a Life That Counts?

Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich.  And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short stature.  So he ran ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see Him, for He was going to pass that …

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Just What is Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis?

By James J. O’Mailia, M.D., Gastroenterologist Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis are two of the most common colon problems that gastroenterologists treat.  That being said, there is much confusion distinguishing the difference between these two very similar words and conditions. We are faced with how to evaluate the “typical” symptoms that can occur, and then to decide a specific treatment and the …

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GUM DISEASE AND DIABETES

By Dr. Ricardo S. Bocanegra, DDS – The more severe form of gum disease is called periodontitis. When you reach this stage, your gums begin to pull away from your teeth. Pockets form between your teeth and gums. These fill with germs and pus, and deepen. When this happens, you may need gum surgery to save your teeth. If nothing …

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Living with COPD

You may live with it, and not even know it! Nurse On Call, joins the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s COPD Learn More Breathe Better® campaign in observance of National COPD Awareness Month, this November, by hosting a series of educational workshops and screening. COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a serious lung disease that over time makes it …

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Totally Losing it…… Together

with Richard L. Bloy, M.D. You and your sweetie-pie are both looking to shed some pounds and move toward a healthier lifestyle.  Is it better to go it alone or to join forces in the quest for a better life? While there are certainly some challenges in tackling weight loss together, the benefits are far greater. Here are some keys …

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Our Coronary Arteries Victims of Inflammation

By Zorayda “Jiji” Torres, MD Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is the single leading cause of death in the US and in industrialized countries. CAD develops when plaque builds up in the walls of the arteries, reducing blood supply to the muscles of the heart. A heart attack usually occurs when the plaque ruptures, causing sudden complete obstruction of the blood …

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On the Move with Post-Surgical Physical Therapy

By Dr. John C. Kagan, M.D. After joint surgery, it is essential to establish an effective recovery and rehabilitation plan in order to ensure that your body remains active and healthy. An effective physical therapy program is influenced by two factors: the type of surgery and the patient’s willingness to actively participate in his or her physical therapy program. Depending …

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Could You Be Gluten Intolerant? If so, tasty and healthy food options are available!

When many people hear about issues with gluten they automatically think of Celiac disease, but many people simply have an intolerance to gluten and not full-blown Celiac disease. When you have an intolerance, this likely will not show up on blood work so you need to track your symptoms, your diet and then see how the two match up. It …

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By W.L. “Hunter” Huntley, III, HAS, BC-HIS The month of October is known as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Most people associate breast cancer only with women. However, over two thousand men are afflicted every year according to the American Cancer Society, resulting in approximately five hundred fatalities annually. In comparison, breast cancer in women causes over forty thousand deaths …

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Radiation Therapy

A powerful weapon against many cancer types By 21st Century Oncology Radiation therapy is one of the most common cancer treatments. It uses special equipment to deliver high doses of radiation to cancer cells. This damages the cancer cells and causes them to die. Advanced cancer treatment requires advanced technology. At 21st Century Oncology, our network of radiation therapy centers …

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