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Long-Term Effects of Covid 19
If you had COVID-19 and have ongoing symptoms, you might have long COVID. Other names are post-covid syndrome or chronic COVID. Long COVID affects 1 in 3 people who have had the virus. If you have a severe infection or are not vaccinated, your ... Read more
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Preparing For Surgery
You have met with your surgeon, completed the necessary preoperative imaging and even taken care of some of the paperwork for your hospital stay, but you still have some tasks to perform before your procedure... Read more
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For Best Results
Your doctor has very specific reasons behind the instructions given before a medical procedure or test-to ensure safety and accuracy. Here's the logic behind the instructions you'll likely be given when you need to undergo standard screenings or... Read more
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Time to See a Cardiologist
Your heart health is central to overall good health. As the center of your cardiovascular system, it is vitally responsible for just about everything that gives your body life, ranging from the transportation of oxygen to the success of your... Read more
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Seamless Cancer Care
When you get cancer care at St. Mary Medical Center, you get seamless access to the latest innovations in diagnostic testing, breakthrough therapies and the latest clinical trials. St. Mary Medical Center is proud to be a member of the Penn Cancer... Read more
Breast Cancer Myths You Should Stop Believing
There are many women who are diagnosed with breast cancer without having a family history of this disease Read more
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease affecting 18 million American adults. With coronary artery disease, your arteries that supply essential nutrients like oxygen to the heart, become damaged. The main reason for... Read more
Aspirin—New Recommendations
Should I be using aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke? Aspirin is one of the most used medicine. Approximately 23 million individuals take aspirin daily in United States who do not have established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease... Read more
St. Luke's Plastic Surgery
St. Luke’s Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery can help their patients restore their appearance when it is altered by accident or illness. They offer innovative treatments, delivered with compassionate care to enhance function, mobility, appearance... Read more
The Signs and Effects of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss may affect anyone at any age. Typically, as we grow older many changes are evident. The most common of these changes are the decreased ability to hear and understand speech. I am sure most you have encountered a relative or friend... Read more
