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Welcome to our WellConnected blog.
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Dr. Heather Harle, Neurological Associates of Lancaster | 05/23/2013
Time can mean the difference between speaking or not. Time can mean the difference between walking or not. When you have a stroke, every minute counts because time is brain. Read more
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Randall Oyer, MD | 05/21/2013
Angelina Jolie’s revelation that she had both breasts removed to prevent breast cancer is focusing attention on genetic testing and the choices patients face when they get the result. What does the news mean for you? Read more
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Dr. David M Loss, DO | 05/20/2013
We all know that diabetes increases your risk for conditions such as heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, nerve damage, and eye problems. But what you may not know is that diabetes is almost always preceded by a condition known as prediabetes. Read more
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Lisa Rathman, MSN, CRNP, CCRN | 05/16/2013
Heart failure is a common medical problem with a scary name, but it’s possible to lead an enjoyable and meaningful life. The patients who do have learned to take control of their heart failure by understanding the disease and following the treatment plan. Read more
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Alan Niesley | 05/13/2013
Wrist sprains and strains are common injuries, often occurring after a fall with an outstretched hand. They can usually be treated with the RICE protocol—rest, ice, compress, elevation. Whether you’ve fallen on ice or injured your wrist playing a sport, wrist injuries occur suddenly and can be quite annoying. Read more
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Jennifer Ammons, MD | 05/13/2013
Do you have a baby younger than 6 months old? Are you thinking of starting him or her on solid foods? You wouldn’t be alone, according to a study reported in Pediatrics. But should you? Read more
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David Warsaw, D.O., MBA | 05/02/2013
If the answer is “yes,” you may be a candidate for CoolSculpting®, a noninvasive procedure that freezes away the unwanted fat. Read more
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Rebecca Shepherd, MD | 05/01/2013
Do you need a bone density test? This X-ray scan of your hip, spine, and wrist will tell you how strong your bones are—or if you’re at risk for osteoporosis, the bone-thinning disease that can lead to painful and disabling fractures. But do you need the exam? You do if you’re over age 65—or 50 with a previous bone fracture or risk factors for osteoporosis. Read more
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Jeffrey T. Kirchner, DO, FAAFP | 04/24/2013
In the 31 years since research identified the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) as the cause of AIDS, much progress has been made in helping people live longer and healthier lives. The key is early detection—and that’s why you should get an HIV test. Read more
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Jennifer Ammons, MD | 04/12/2013
Parents across the United States share an affection for the “bubblegum medicine,” the pink antibiotic amoxicillin, because they believe it rescues their children from the pain and perils of ear infections. Now that may be about to change. Read more
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