By: Jessie Fritton
Give your next picnic a plant-based twist with a variety of meat-free options that can add creativity to your grilled meals without sacrificing the flavor—or the protein.
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Sudden injury or the wear and tear of aging are the most common causes of lower back pain. No matter the cause, here are 10 recommendations to relieve and prevent pain.
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If you struggle with snoring and sleep apnea, transoral robotic sleep apnea surgery (TORSA) can improve or completely cure the condition with minimal discomfort and downtime.
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Physical changes in balance, flexibility and strength can make active, athletic older adults more susceptible to sports injuries. See how you can prevent injuries.
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Penn Medicine Virtua neurosurgeons and radiation oncologists offer stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) to pinpoint brain tumors and deliver targeted radiation treatment.
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Did your soccer game leave you with a sprain—or is it a strain? Here are the 5 most common sports injuries, how to treat them and what you can do to prevent future injuries.
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Robotic technology amplifies the precision and success of joint replacement surgery. Learn how the robot assists surgeons.
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a repetitive stress injury affecting 4 to 10 million Americans. With our reliance on hand devices, it's key to know about symptoms and treatments.
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Dr. Eric Strauss, a Virtua hand surgeon, treats disorders of the hand, wrist and elbow such as fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome and reconstructive procedures.
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Amanda and Allison and their father Mark made losing weight a family affair at Virtua. Together, they've lost more than 200 pounds and gained health, energy and endurance.
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Dr. Seth Berk, a medical oncologist and hematologist, explains some of the myths surrounding chemotherapy.
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Dr. Stephen Wallace, a Virtua hematology and oncology specialist, says keeping patients informed in their journey is the most effective way to treat cancer.
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Dr. Eric Strauss, Virtua's chief of hand surgery, explains what carpal tunnel syndrome is and how it can effectively be treated.
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Medical oncologist and hematologist Dr. James Lee discusses how complete and open communication with his patients will produce the best outcomes.
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Virtua hematologist and oncologist Dr. Maurice Cairoli discusses how far we've come in treating various types of cancers.
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