The Importance Of Prostate Cancer Screening With Christopher Adams, MD
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men, affecting one out of every six men in the US. The American Urological Association recommends screening men for prostate cancer between...
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The Debilitating Foot Condition That Plagues Tennis Star Rafael Nadal, Mostly Affects Females Aged 40-60
There’s currently no cure, but there are many conservative and surgical treatments available. What is the foot condition tennis player Rafael Nadal has? Rafael Nadal is the greatest tennis player ...
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Dr. Ronald Kloc On Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar spinal stenosis narrows the spinal cord and affects up to 15% of seniors, causing back and leg pain to the point where it can become difficult to even walk. "Seniors afflicted with lumbar spina...
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Dr. Timothy Dettmer On Sleep Apnea & Upper Airway Stimulation
Over 18 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a potentially life-threatening condition that causes you to stop breathing during sleep. Recently MercyOne North Iowa Specialty Ca...
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Depression, Anxiety & The Covid Pandemic: What Have We Learned?
After years of struggling with the Covid pandemic, the global focus is shifting towards the mental health fallout many people endured from long-term isolation, fear, and uncertainty. Studies conducte...
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Dr. Michael Spooner On Causes And Treatment Options For AFib
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is an irregular and oftentimes very rapid heart rhythm, and can commonly cause poor blood flow. AFib can lead to blood clots in the heart, and increase your ri...
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Dr. Timothy Mulholland Speaks About Female Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is very common, especially among women, with around one in three affected at some point in life. Scientific studies now show that genetic factors can explain about 50% of urinary ...
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Coping with Arthritis
May is Arthritis Awareness Month It's a good time to educate yourself on this leading cause of work disability in the United States. Arthritis is an often painful and sometimes debilitating condition ...
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Meet Daniel J. Lee MD, 2nd Generation ENT Physician at the Mason City Clinic
“I was born and raised in Mason City, went to high school here, and then ultimately ended up going to St. Olaf College in Minnesota," explains Dr. Daniel Lee in this "Meet the doctor" video. "I fi...
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If A Bunion Is Adversely Affecting Your Life, You Have Options
A common misconception is that bunions are just a simple overgrowth of bone that can be simply “shaved off.” In reality, however, bunions are complex deformities caused by an unstable joint in th...
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