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Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia

Jul 29, 2010 2 Comments ›› linda

This is good information to have I would not have said it better myself.  what I do with my 23 year old Twin Boys is I have them get a complete physicial every year and along with their annual check-up they have a calcium level drawn and a Parathroid Hormone level checked.  If the calcium ...

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Hospital Rankings

Jul 27, 2010 No Comments ›› linda

A tool to use when searching to find that major medical facility that has the most expertise for whatever your health issues are.  Try www.health.usnews.com .  This rating is not influenced by any medical centers or drug companies.  I think this is one of the best health tools and information to search when trying to find options near your ...

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Whipple Procedure Laparoscopy

Jul 18, 2010 No Comments ›› linda

Hi Christine, Cleveland Clinic indeed had a great Endocrine Surgery Department and you do need a Endocrine Surgeon to perform this procedure.  On this site there is a video of a surgeon performing the Whipple Procedure Laparoscopy at Mayo Clinic.  Usually this does not really cut down on the surgery or recovery time as the Whipple ...

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Melancholy came to visit today

Jul 12, 2010 No Comments ›› Cabana Boy

I feel I am standing on the cusp of living and dying, lingering in limbo while the world revolves around me. I am no longer useful but cannot be discarded just yet. My body is slowly betraying me, it will be harder to replace the muscle mass I have lost because my testosterone levels have ...

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Whipple Procedure

Jul 12, 2010 No Comments ›› linda

Thanks For coming to Hageman Foundation to seek out information on the Whipple Procedure.  If you are at the site there is an actual video o9f a Whipple Procedure being done with a Laprascope (no big incision, but surgery time for procedure about the same and so is the recovery time) .  Mayo Clinic is in Phonix, ...

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