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As doctors, we witness how blood donation helps save lives. Blood donation can significantly improve others’ health and help improve medical care systems. But, not all are eligible for blood donation. We discuss the crucial factors for donating blood, who can and cannot donate blood, and the essential rules for blood donation and those in [...]

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"I love how summer just wraps its arms around you like a warm blanket." - Kellie Elmore The days are longer as the sunshine hugs us. Summer is upon us, and the outdoors is calling us to immerse ourselves in the glories of nature. Catch some of the sun’s warmth in this edition of our [...]

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You may not think about your kidneys, but they play a vital role in your overall health. Did you know that over 1 in 7 American adults are estimated to have chronic kidney disease? And out of those that have kidney disease, 9 out of 10 don’t even know they have it.  This means millions [...]

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"Spring is the time of plans and projects." - Leo Tolstoy Spring is the time to lighten up and have some fun with everything, including your health. Maybe try singing in the morning or anytime during the day to cheer up, spend time outdoors with your loved ones, or start a project such as digging into [...]

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Testicular cancer often begins in the germ cells, i.e. cells that make sperm. While it can happen at any age, it’s diagnosed mostly in young men around the ages of 15 to 45. We rarely see it in children, younger teens, and older men.  Testicular cancer is not common with about 1 of every 250 [...]

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The body’s severe response to an infection is sepsis. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that, if left untreated, can cause organ failure, tissue damage, and even death. Over 1.7 million Americans contract sepsis annually, and at least 270,000 of them succumb to death according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Since sepsis [...]

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