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Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital helps retired doctor regain brain function after rare infection
Read more: Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital helps retired doctor regain brain function after rare infectionDr. William Cole, 77, has played bass clarinet throughout his life since high school. The retired family medicine physician joined a local band in Albuquerque, playing more regularly over the last two years than he was able to during his 34-year career practicing medicine in Juneau, AK. It was just one of the perks of…
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Grandmother advocates for family’s colon cancer screening after stage II diagnosis
Read more: Grandmother advocates for family’s colon cancer screening after stage II diagnosis“I told my husband, ‘I just don’t feel right,’” Tonnie Lucero, 62 recalls. “I was tired, sleepy, had gained weight and felt bloated. I didn’t know why.” Tonnie picked up the phone and scheduled an appointment with her primary care physician for a complete physical. Blood work revealed she was anemic, which would explain why…
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Lovelace surgeon helps men with conditions many are afraid to talk about
Read more: Lovelace surgeon helps men with conditions many are afraid to talk aboutLovelace robotic surgeon Dr. Wayne Kuang joins us on the blog today to discuss a topic that affects men across the globe, yet many do not feel comfortable discussing: erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence. Erectile dysfunction (ED) and incontinence: As a guy, I know these are two words you hope to never have to discuss…
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Lifelong promise for better nutrition is highlight of National Nutrition Month
Read more: Lifelong promise for better nutrition is highlight of National Nutrition MonthMarch is National Nutrition Month and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages us all to consider how we nourish ourselves and our families through food choices, not only this month, but as a lifelong endeavor for better nutrition and health. It is an opportunity to embrace food as nutrition and fuel for our everyday…
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Why are we more worried about a colonoscopy than colon cancer?
Read more: Why are we more worried about a colonoscopy than colon cancer?There’s a list of reasons many of us give as to why we don’t need a colonoscopy. I can’t take time off work. I heard the preparation is terrible. I don’t have any symptoms. That sounds embarrassing. Yet, the list of reasons why we do need one make all of those excuses seem trivial. Colon…
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