Listening to patients and caregivers demands better care
A personal reflection on poor listening by clinicians in cancer care and the healing power of being heard. The author urges doctors to heed patient concerns, embrace education, and foster honest, ongoing dialogue with patients and families.
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American Cancer Society
Farsightedness correction comes to Iowa via laser system
The Hyperion LTE laser from Fox Eye Laser Vision Institute in Cedar Rapids offers near-instant farsightedness correction without touching the eye. The procedure uses 16 point rings to steepen the cornea, takes about five minutes, and aims to reduce or remove the need for reading glasses for many patients including Mike Ludwig of Fort Dodge.
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Mike Ludwig
Fort Dodge
Fox Eye
Ludwig
Lee Birchansky
Birchansky
John Sutphin
University of Iowa
Sutphin
Wolfe Clinic
Cedar Rapids
Andrea Barker
Barker
Knee injuries show gender gap terrors in youth sports
The text surveys ACL tear risks among high school players, noting higher female rates and fears among coaches and parents. It cites figures from the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, anecdotes from DC coaches, and contrasts ACL recovery with reconstructive surgery and long rehab.
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Marie Williams
St. John’s College
Washington, D.C
United States
American Orthopaedic Society For Sports Medicine
Rosemont, Ill
Richie Burke
National Cathedral School
NCS
D.C
Burke
Bethesda
Dallas Public Schools
Health notes midlife education and support groups
A series of local health education classes and support groups cover perimenopause, postmenopause, hepatitis C, HIV AIDS, cancer, fibromyalgia and refractive surgery options. Registration and contact numbers provided for each event.
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Helen G. Nassif
Pappajohn Pavilion
Ul Health Access
University of Iowa
Bloch
Pomerantz Family Pavilion
Mercy Education Center
Sunny Zhang
Ob-Gyn Associates
Scanlon
Mercy Medical
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