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With the Lunula laser at her disposal, Dr. Danielle Shaper of Finesse Footcare is zapping nail fungus
Now that summer has hit its stride, people are enjoying the freedom of flip-flops and sandals, but for those suffering from Onchomycosis (toenail fungus), having others see your feet is not an option. Those with the condition experience thickened and discolored nails with distorted shapes. Not only are they unsightly, but toenail fungus can...
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Here’s why Dr. Adam M. Cramer, of MyoFit Clinic, says physical therapy is the best option to avoid orthopedic surgery
Of all the joints in your body, the shoulder joint has the greatest range of motion. Our shoulders sustain sprains and strains, dislocations, tendinitis, torn rotator cuffs, bursitis, frozen shoulder, fractures, arthritis, and a host of other injuries and conditions. Because it is such a mobile joint, you can hurt it in falls, when you...
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Next-level dermatology has arrived
Merriam-Webster defines “optimum” as “most conducive to a favorable outcome; best.” The newly opened Optima Dermatology, led by Dr. Sara Lohser, promises to set the new standard of care in dermatology. The practice’s mission statement communicates its path to “revolutionizing” skin care by creating greater access to expert...
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University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center enhances clinical programs and patient outcomes
Working in an emergency room, one has to be prepared for anything. The need to respond to a variety of unexpected challenges has helped Marlea Miano, MD, RN, EMT-P, develop a big-picture perspective of the operations at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center. About two years after coming home to Northeast Ohio to join the UH system, Dr...
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Are your legs still swollen?
Leg swelling in the summer is not uncommon. That’s because our veins dilate as a part of thermal regulation, that is, regulating the body’s temperature. The hotter the temperature, the more dilation. However, our bodies are adept at adjusting to change in our environment, so after about a month in warmer weather, your legs should acclimate...
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