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Infographic: World Sickle Cell Day

What you need about sickle cell disease (SCD), an inherited condition that affects the red blood cells. When a person has SCD, their red blood cells are shaped like the letter 鈥淐鈥 and are sticky and hard. Sickle cells can become stuck in blood vessels and they have a shorter lifespan than healthy cells, causing a shortage of red blood cells in the body.

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Infertility Treatment: Communication, Patience and Persistence Will Increase Your Chances of a Successful Pregnancy

Gone are the days when a woman was labeled 鈥渂arren鈥 when she failed to get pregnant within the first year or two of marriage. And gone is the time when she and her partner were forced to accept a future of permanent infertility. Times have changed, and so have couples鈥 options, says Dr. Steven Spandorfer, a reproductive medicine specialist and Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine at the Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine at... Read More

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Increase Your Chances of Having a Healthy Baby

As an expectant mom, you want to keep yourself and your baby healthy. You especially want to protect against birth defects, which starts with regular prenatal care, says Georges Sylvestre, M.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology. 鈥淭he ideal time to seek prenatal care is before you become pregnant,鈥 Dr. Sylvestre says.

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Podcast: Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery

In this episode of Back to Health, Larissa Rodriguez, M.D. discusses what patients should know about female pelvic medicine & options for reconstructive surgery.

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Optimizing Your Care

As we all agree, we are in a challenging time in which the COVID-19 pandemic has strained the health system in ways never before seen. Due to the unprecedented increased demand, our entire team continues to work harder and longer to meet and exceed your healthcare needs. We wanted to share some important information with you that will allow us to optimize your health care delivery while sustainably continuing to address the challenges we are facing.

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Podcast: Marijuana as Medicine

Marijuana, also known as cannabis, may evoke certain stigmas and associations, but when used in medicine, marijuana is a highly regulated botanical. If prescribed under proper guidance, medical marijuana can often be a helpful tool in cancer symptom management, from nausea and lack of appetite to chronic pain and beyond. Multidisciplinary cancer care teams can offer knowledge and support in navigating state-by-state legislation and prescription logistics, as well as in determining if this... Read More

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Dysphagia: Individualized treatment for people with swallowing disorders

The term 鈥渄ysphagia鈥 may be unfamiliar to most of us, but its symptoms are all too real if you experience it. The word simply means 鈥渄ifficulty swallowing.鈥 During June鈥擠ysphagia Awareness Month鈥攚e have an opportunity to learn about a process we all take for granted, and what can go wrong with this most seemingly natural of functions.

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Infographic: Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention

As we shed our winter coats for summer swimsuits, it鈥檚 good to take a moment and consider your risk of skin cancer. 麻豆传媒高清版 wants to make sure you know what to look out for when it comes to skin cancer.

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Taking Care of Your Voice: A Whole-Patient Approach to Vocal Health

For opera singers, Broadway performers and public speakers, the voice is a professional asset, comparable to a surgeon鈥檚 hands or a pilot鈥檚 vision. But most of us tend to take our voices for granted鈥攗nless something goes wrong. During the long months of the pandemic, some people have developed vocal problems related to the heavy use of Zoom and other remote meeting platforms.

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Podcast: Adolescent Menstrual Issues

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Julia Cron, M.D., FACOG discusses adolescent menstrual issues.