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A cold left me unable to smell or taste for TWO years... Would I ever enjoy the aroma of roast chicken or flowers again?
After Diana Appleyard's cold, thought the senses would return, but as weeks turned into months, she wondered... Would they ever come back?
Read more...CORRECTING and REPLACING KARL STORZ New Telepresence Technology Highlight of Live Surgical Demonstration at AAGL ...
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Read more...KARL STORZ New Telepresence Technology Highlight of Live Surgical Demonstration at AAGL Annual Meeting
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc., a leader in endoscopy and operating room integration solutions, is pleased to announce that its new VisitOR1® telepresence technology was a key element in a landmark educational presentation at the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists 40th Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology.
Read more...A love grows strong in a fragile garden
SEYMOUR — Art Tenbrink hopes he’ll be out of the hospital by Valentine’s Day. That’s the day he and his true love, Doreen Czako, plan to marry. “I feel like I’m marrying my best friend,” Czako said, and the wedding day will take place in the midst of an illness that has changed their lives and plans, but not their devotion to each other.
Read more...By the Sword: The Science of Sword-Swallowing
A couple of weeks ago, new media mogul Arianna Huffington had an unusual experience : assisting veteran sword swallower Dan Meyer, who was visiting the Huffington Post headquarters in New York City. Meyer heads the Sword Swallowers Association International , based in Antioch, Tennessee. He’s a five-time Guiness Book of World Record Holder, and has appeared on America’s Got Talent . He made it ...
Read more...Getting Rid of GERD -- Dotcor's In Depth Interview
We are here to talk about acid reflux and GERD, is it the same thing? Dr. Burch: People talk about GERD as a really big statement, I've got GERD. GERD is really a complex of symptoms that all reflect a non-working lower esophageal sphincter of the ...
Read more...When, And How, To Ask For A Second Medical Opinion
When faced with a major medical decision, it can be difficult for patients to determine when it's appropriate to seek a second opinion. Asking another doctor can help catch misdiagnoses or prevent unnecessary treatments, but they can also be a waste of time and resources.
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