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Thumb arthritis can be a real pain for older adults
Read more: Thumb arthritis can be a real pain for older adultsPeople who feel pain in their dominant hand when opening a jar or turning a doorknob may be developing thumb arthritis. If you are experiencing this pain, contact the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine team at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus to schedule an appointment. What is thumb arthritis and its symptoms? Thumb…
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Cardiac Rehab Patient Praises Teams for Changing my Life
Read more: Cardiac Rehab Patient Praises Teams for Changing my LifeHearing the doctor say, “I can do the surgery next week” shocked Chris Oshel, even though she’d known for years that a birth defect would eventually require open-heart surgery and extensive cardiac rehab. “11 years ago, my primary doctor detected a murmur,” Oshel said. “She sent me to a cardiologist and they found that I…
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First-time Mom Credits Doctor and Staff for ‘Super Healthy’ Baby Girl
Read more: First-time Mom Credits Doctor and Staff for ‘Super Healthy’ Baby GirlKayla Stroud, a 28-year-old Topeka resident and social worker for the State of Kansas, dreamt of one day having a baby girl with her husband to round out their family of 6. However, difficulties in conceiving led her to seek out Dr. Jamie Rempe, an obstetrician and gynecologist with The University of Kansas Health System St.…
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What is pneumonia and how do we treat it?
Read more: What is pneumonia and how do we treat it?Along with the ever-present possibilities of catching a cold, the flu or COVID-19 is the danger that these diseases may cause pneumonia to develop in our lungs. Have you or a family member suffered through pneumonia? Jamal Akhtar, M.D., internal medicine specialist at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, answers questions about pneumonia…
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Preparing for Postpartum Periods with Dr. Jamie Rempe
Read more: Preparing for Postpartum Periods with Dr. Jamie RempePregnancy is a beautiful journey, but the changes your body endures don’t stop after giving birth. It can take anywhere from three weeks if you didn’t experience vaginal tearing (perineal laceration) to six weeks or more if you experience complications such as tearing or episiotomy. Being patient and understanding the next steps in the process will make it…
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8 Facts About Osteoarthritis and Mako SmartRobotics™ for Knee Replacement
Read more: 8 Facts About Osteoarthritis and Mako SmartRobotics™ for Knee ReplacementDo you feel persistent pain and stiffness in one or both knees while walking, exercising or performing normal daily activities? If yes, you may have osteoarthritis and could be a candidate for knee replacement surgery. Craig L. Vosburgh, MD, orthopedic surgeon at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus Orthopedics and Sports Medicine,…
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Through Two Separate Cancer Diagnoses, Gratitude Prevails for Topeka Couple
Read more: Through Two Separate Cancer Diagnoses, Gratitude Prevails for Topeka CoupleRich and Norma Vink have been dealt a tough hand, but you wouldn’t know it just talking to them. Through two separate cancer diagnoses – Norma learned she had breast cancer in 2016, Rich was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer in January 2021 – gratitude still radiates from the couple who’ve been married for…
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Pills and Surgery Aren’t the Only Ways to Deal with Knee Pain Anymore
Read more: Pills and Surgery Aren’t the Only Ways to Deal with Knee Pain AnymoreSports medicine physician, Peter Loo, M.D., explains why the iovera° treatment might be the perfect solution for you. Knee pain can affect people of all ages. The impact your knees bear day in and day out can quickly turn into inflammation and pain, affecting your mobility. Conventional treatments for chronic and severe knee pain range…
