Joan Rivers made us laugh, cry, and sometimes cringe. We are sad to lose such a talented and vivacious entertainer, a loss that may have been premature and preventable. Joan went to the Yorkville Endoscopy Clinic in Manhattan complaining of sore throat and a hoarse voice. She saw a gastroenterologist, who told her a...
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Each year, thousands of babies are diagnosed with cerebral palsy. While the immediate aftermath of a diagnosis may be overwhelming, there are numerous resources throughout the state of Michigan that can help you and your family get the help that you need. Cerebral Palsy Resources There are resources and programs that provide information and...
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When it comes to medical tests, no news does not always mean good news. It can be dangerous to assume medical test results are normal just because you haven’t heard from your healthcare provider. A recent study by Weill Cornell Medical College of New York found healthcare providers fail to report over 7% of...
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Road construction slows Michigan highways, interstates, and rural roads, especially in the summer. Our state’s fresh water lakes, dunes, and natural beauty attract out-of-state visitors in the warm months. The increase of road construction zones and road traffic are a dangerous combination, causing thousands of motor vehicle accidents in construction areas every year. The...
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A surgical instrument used to mince up (“morcellate”) and remove the uterus during a hysterectomy, a uterine fibroid, an ovarian tumor, or other tissues during laparoscopic surgeries on women significantly increases cancer injuries to women. With the device, a hysterectomy can be a death sentence. Uterine cancer, for instance, afflicts many women. The American...
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