A: Teachers and district administrators all over the United States are scrambling to deal with the student vaping epidemic. For people who are not familiar or sure exactly what vaping is …
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Lt. Joseph Pangaro, CPM
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1/30/19
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1. Chewing on Ice - Munching on hard, frozen cubes can chip or even crack your teeth.2. Playing Sports With No Mouth Guard - Whether you play football, hockey, or any other contact sport, don't get …
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Dr. Alina Bergan DDS
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1/30/19
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The winter season can be breathtaking when the ground and trees are covered with brilliant white snow. Although beautiful, snow and cold temperatures can make life challenging, especially for our …
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Nancy Geiger
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1/25/19
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The holidays are a time of celebration for many, but when a loved one is struggling with dementia, memories of times gone by can make gatherings bittersweet. Adjusting expectations and embracing new …
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By Kathleen Biggs, CTRS
Assistant Director, Therapeutic Recreation
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
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12/14/18
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Great question. Patients, particularly with early stage (stage I-II) estrogen receptor positive breast cancer, have benefited immensely from the testing you describe. Gene expression profiling …
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12/5/18
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A: When I served as a police lieutenant in charge of helping the schools in my community, I had to get the message through to everyone in the district that the most dangerous thing they could …
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By Lt. Joseph Pangaro, CPM
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12/3/18
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A: Dr. Douglas Marks: Great question. Medical oncology clinical trials can involve enhanced diagnostic testing, medical treatments and lifestyle interventions. They are often a preferred method of …
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Douglas Marks, MD and Nina D’Abreo, MD
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11/15/18
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When it comes to surgery, women face a choice between breast conservation or a mastectomy. In most cases, patients are given a choice because studies have shown survival rates to be the same for both …
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Shubhada Dhage, MD, FACS
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11/9/18
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A: Dr. Shubhada Dhage: Multiple risk factors impact an individual’s risk of developing breast cancer during their lifetime. It is important to understand your risk, because it will be the basis …
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Written by Shubhada Dhage, MD, FACS, Douglas Marks, MD
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11/1/18
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Your child's baby teeth are important, and still susceptible to cavities. Tooth decay in infants and toddlers is often referred to as Baby Bottle Tooth Decay, or Early Childhood Caries. Baby bottle …
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Dr. Alina Bergan DDS
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11/1/18
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