People dealing with chronic sinus problems don’t get much relief from over-the-counter medications. They had few options; the most invasive being surgery. But now a procedure offered in the Quad Cities might…
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Power to the Patient: Laproscopic Procedures
Dr. Doug Khoury from the Mississippi Valley Surgery Center explains why more procedures can be done laproscopically. That means a…
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Hunger Pains: Heart Burn or Heart Attack?
Between the turkey and the pies, everyone can go a little overboard on the food on Thanksgiving. Doctors say it’s…
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Pain relieved by knee replacement
Patients who are frustrated by mobility limited by knee pain could benefit from knee replacement.
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Health
Power to the Patient: New treatment for nail fungus looks promising
Some people are afraid to rock those summer sandals, and the reason is more common than you think. More than…
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Surviving Swimmer’s Ear
Swim season is finally here, and that’s great – unless you get what thousands of swimmers fight each year – swimmer’s ear.
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Workers rewarded for healthier lifestyle
Some companies now offer incentives to employees who adopt a healthier lifestyle.
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Health
Solutions for back pain
Millions of people suffer from back pain. Among the common culprits: poor support while sleeping, carrying too much weight, and smoking.
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Early screening crucial in colon cancer treatment
One local woman explains the importance of colon cancer screening and how early screening saved her life and helped her…
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Health / News
Shoes: Think comfort, not just fashion
Stay away from those inexpensive shoes that lack support to avoid bunions and other foot discomfort. It’s a habit that…
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Health / News
Identifying sports injuries in kids
Kids sports can include injuries, but parents may not always catch the signs of some injuries in child athletes. Here…
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Health / News
Sinusitis relief depends on the cause
The pain, pressure and congestion of sinus problems can be relieved but it’s important to find the cause of the…
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Health / News
Cataract surgery is the most-frequent in U.S.
Cataract surgery is the number one surgery performed in the U.S. and it can give patients a new lease on…
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