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Ask Well: Ankle Replacements

April 8, 2014

Question: People can replace hips and knees, so why not ankles? I understand that because of the number of bones and complexity of the other interacting parts, ankles aren’t easy to repair back to their original condition, but how about just a ball socket replacement? Read More »


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Afghan girl injured in war gets new arm - and lease on life

April 4, 2014

During an occupational therapy session Wednesday at Shriners Hospital for Children in Downtown Los Angeles, Shah Bibi carefully removed two snug rubber bands around a doll’s hair with her new prosthetic arm. She slowly tied the laces on a large shoe placed in front of her and struggled to jump rope with her occupational therapist. Read More »


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3 Things to Know About the New Blood Pressure Guidelines

January 6, 2014

The long-awaited new hypertension guidelines will change how we approach patients with high blood pressure. Here are three things you should know about them. Read More »


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Teens’ Bonds with Parents Affect Their Sleep

January 6, 2014

Sleeping habits change when kids enter their teen years in part because of changing hormone levels. But a recent study suggests that social ties, such as relationships with friends and parents, may play a bigger role than biology in influencing teen sleep Read More »


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