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Study Finds World Trade Center Firefighters With High Exposure To Dust Require Sinus Surgery
Written by Rachel Cohen | May 16, 2016

It’s been nearly 15 years since the horrific terrorist attack that occurred on September 11, 2001. On that day, New York’s finest (firefighters and police officers) worked together to help civilians and other service members escape the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. During the evacuation...

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How Is Endometriosis Treated?
Written by Rachel Cohen | May 13, 2016

Endometriosis is a complex condition that causes chronic pelvic pain. For patients with endometriosis, tissue that lines the uterus (endometrium) also develops on organs located in the pelvic region, such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and bowel. This may sound harmless, but the displaced...

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Recovery Time After Shoulder Surgery
Written by Rachel Cohen | May 09, 2016

Shoulder arthroscopy, also called shoulder surgery, is a relatively common and standard procedure for Scottsdale Liberty Hospital patients with a torn or ruptured tendon/ligament in their shoulder. Still, some shoulder injury cases do not require surgical intervention, and more often than not,...

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Are Robots The Future of Surgery?
Written by Rachel Cohen | May 06, 2016

The medical industry has bared witness to a number of advances in the last few years, including but not limited to 3D printing for replacement body parts, fast DNA-sequencing machines to discover cancer risks, and a new method for growing human brain cells. One of the longest standing...

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What Are The Risks With Second Surgery For Recurrent Hernias?
Written by Rachel Cohen | May 02, 2016

A hernia is a condition that causes an organ or tissue, most commonly the stomach or intestines, to erupt from a tear in the lower abdominal wall. Hernias can develop in other parts of the body such as the upper thighs, belly button, and inner and outer groin. While most hernias are not...

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