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September 2008

Frontotemporal

Dementia is a problem of the elderly, right? Generally that's true. But there is one form of the disease that can strike people when they are very young, in their 20's or even their teens. It's called Frontotemporal Dementia, or FTD.

Parital Kidney Removal

Imagine going to the doctor for a routine visit and finding out you have kidney cancer. That's what happened to the man you're about to meet. Treatment for kidney tumors has generally meant removal of the entire kidney.

ACL Reconstruction After 40

Is age 50 the new 30? That might be true when it comes to a common knee injury. You see, it used to be that doctors only repaired torn ACL's in young people because people over 50 weren't active enough to need surgery.

Surgery for Sweating

The middle school years can be tough. It's a time of change and sometimes a little awkwardness. So imagine going through those years with a condition that causes your hands or arm pits to sweat so badly that you avoid social situations.

Spina Bifida Surgery

Every year, thousands of babies are born with spina bifida. It's a birth defect where the spinal column does not close properly, exposing nerves to the environment.

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