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    Robotic systems in orthopedic surgery

    May 12, 2021

    Total knee replacement surgery has come a long way since its inception. Previously, this was a highly-involved procedure that left patients with sizeable scars and an extended recovery. New technologies, such as the CORI total knee system, are...

    COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Pediatric Population

    May 11, 2021

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced approval for emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in younger teens, aged 12-15.

    Tips for Returning to School Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Apr 30, 2021

    After more than a year of doing “Zoom School,” many children are returning to the classroom for the first time. Parents and kids alike are justified in wondering, “Is this safe?” Unfortunately, it’s not a clear-cut answer. Risk really depends on an...

    Heart Health, Atrial Fibrillation, and COVID-19

    Mar 17, 2021

    When you hear “cardiovascular disease,” what comes to mind first? Many people immediately think of heart attack—which is certainly a very important condition to consider. Yet, there are a number of maladies that fall under the cardiovascular disease...

    The Negative Effects of Stress & How to Manage Stress in a Healthy Way

    Dec 28, 2020

    Stress gets a bad reputation, even though it is a natural and necessary phenomenon. Without it, humans would not have survived. It’s only when stress becomes too overwhelming that it turns problematic. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are...

    Myths about the Flu Vaccine

    Oct 28, 2020

    It’s getting to the time of year when you’ll hear people say they got the “flu bug.” But, there’s a big difference between something like the stomach flu and influenza—which is a specific acute respiratory illness caused by the influenza A or B...