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By Dr. Smita Patel
By Jamal Ahmad, MD
More and more patients are hearing the words “regenerative medicine” but don’t know what it means in terms of their care. And billboards and advertisements are popping up for stem cell therapy, but there are still misconceptions about it and how it works.
Illinois finally has a budget after far too long without one. There were many consequences for the delay in pushing a balanced budget through.
by Dr. Smita Patel
By Dr. Smita Patel
One question we often hear from patients is related to genetic testing for “the Alzheimer’s gene.” I’d like to take this opportunity to talk a little about genes, genetic testing and Alzheimer’s.
As an orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, one of the questions I get asked the most is, “Should I use heat or ice to treat an injury?”
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By Kelly Soderlund
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