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Urology Pearls: Reviving a beloved, forgotten story

My second-cousin is also a urologist. Our grandfathers were brothers. His first name is Igal. He spells his last name Madgar and I spell my last name Madjar, which when asked, I tell people, “It should be pronounced like in ‘a mad jar,’ like in ‘a crazy jar.’” Because we both are ...

Health Matters: Clubfoot deformity remains a mystery

The birth of a child, although highly anticipated, can be a stressful undertaking. This can be a challenging time emotionally and physically for the mother. But all concerned tend to have high stress levels around this event. Will the mother avoid some of the complications of childbirth? Will ...

Start mammograms at 40, not 50, a US health panel recommends

WASHINGTON (AP) — Women should start getting every-other-year mammograms at age 40 instead of waiting until 50, according to a draft recommendation from a federal task force. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has long said women can choose to start breast cancer screening as young as ...

OsteoCHAMPS-UP to host summer program in Marquette

MARQUETTE — High school students interested in healthcare will have the chance this summer to learn more about osteopathic medicine through Michigan State University’s OsteoCHAMPS-UP program. OsteoCHAMPS-Up is one of the newest pathway programs from MSU’s College of Osteopathic ...

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Every year in the U.S., we celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May. This year it will be celebrated on May 14. Let us now take a brief look at the history of this wonderful special national holiday to honor our mothers. Our mothers certainly do so much as they give their ...

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Many Americans complain about being tired, over-worked, and basically stressed out. Compared to our European counterparts, we are. We work more hours per day and more days per year. But here we are referencing the kind of exhaustion relieved by a relaxing weekend at home. But some aren’t so ...