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What happens to your body after a parathyroidectomy?
If you are considering parathyroid surgery, you likely have many questions – including what to expect after the procedure: “How will my body change after my parathyroid glands are removed? What does recovery from a parathyroidectomy look like?” The good news is that parathyroidectomy is a safe procedure and has positive outcomes. But it’simportant to know what to expect immediately following parathyroid gland removal […]
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What happens to your body after a parathyroidectomy?
If you are considering parathyroid surgery, you likely have many questions – including what to expect after the procedure: “How will my body change after my parathyroid glands are removed? What does recovery from a parathyroidectomy look like?” The good news is that parathyroidectomy is a safe procedure and has positive outcomes. But it’simportant to know what to expect immediately following parathyroid gland removal […]
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What is an athletic trainer? Why your student-athlete needs one
Each spring, I watch the same scene play out on sidelines across Northeast Georgia: a student-athlete goes down, and, within seconds, someone is already running out onto the field to check on them. As a sports medicine physician and high school team doctor, one of the questions I hear most often from parents on the […]
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When should I consider hospice for heart failure?
What is heart failure? Heart failure is a chronic, progressive condition in which the heart muscle cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s need for blood and oxygen. This means the heart cannot keep up with the demands of the body. Over time heart failure can worsen, even with appropriate medical therapy What is […]
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