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May 19, 2014

Treating Injuries: Heat vs Cold

Guest Columnist: Kevin Perry, 3rd Year Medical Student The Commonwealth Medical College     “Should I use heat or ice?” While working as a third year medical student at TCMC, I was surprised to find that this is one of the most common questions asked by patients with musculoskeletal complaints. Trying to decide whether to […]

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May 12, 2014

Spend Time Outdoors for Good Health: Part 2 of 2

Part 2 of 2   GET THE HECK OUTSIDE! Research shows that spending time outdoors has many positive effects on your health. While there are many year round activity options, in Northeastern Pennsylvania our short-lived summer is the inspiration to “suck the marrow out of a sunny day!”  Summer in NEPA is enjoyed in many […]

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May 5, 2014

Spend Time Outdoors -- It's Healthy! Part 1 of 2

Part 1 of 2 Despite the lingering winter temps, spring and summer will return to NEPA. So, get ready to enjoy the great outdoors because research shows that it is good for your health! Daphne Miller, MD, is a physician, author, hiker and associate clinical professor at The University of California, San Francisco. She is […]

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Apr 28, 2014

How to Start a Running Program

With the increased popularity of local races such as the Steamtown Marathon and Scranton 1/2 Marathon, local interest in running is exploding. On many levels, including the improvement of the health and wellness of the residents of NEPA, this is a tremendous trend. However, as a health care provider, I am seeing a significant number […]

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Apr 21, 2014

Shatter the Silence: "Take Back the Night" and Putting a Stop to Sexual Violence

“Shatter the Silence. Stop the Violence.” Guest Columnist: Anjani Amladi 3rd Year Medical Student The Commonwealth Medical College  Last Spring, while walking down Monroe Avenue in Scranton surrounded by women, men, and children in a sea of royal purple, I had an experience I never had before. I was invited to an event called “Take […]

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Apr 14, 2014

Golfing with Lower Back Pain: Part 2 of 2

Every day someone comes to our office with lower back pain (LBP). Often, the person’s primary complaint is that they cannot perform an important daily activity (work, clean, cook, run) because of back pain. However, no group of patients with lower back pain is more eager to recover and return to unrestricted activity than golfers. […]

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Apr 7, 2014

Golfing with Lower Back Pain. Part 1 of 2

Every day someone comes to our office with lower back pain (LBP). Often, the person’s primary complaint is that they cannot perform an important daily activity (work, clean, cook, run) because of back pain. However, no group of patients with lower back pain is more eager to recover and return to unrestricted activity than golfers. […]

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Mar 31, 2014

Athletes at Risk of Infection from "Super Bug"

ANNOUNCEMENT: Attention Health Care Professionals The Commonwealth Medical College will host a one day symposium on infectious diseases on Saturday, April 5, 2014 from 8 am to 12 noon. Location: TCMC 525 Pine Street, Scranton, PA For more information contact: JoAnn Babish, 570-207-3686 or visit www.thecommonwealthmedical.com/keystone Health & Exercise Forum will dedicate the next three […]

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Mar 24, 2014

Antibiotics: Dispelling Myths About the Wonder Drug. Part 2 of 3

Guest Columnist: Shreya Trivedi, 3rd Year Medical Student The Commonwealth Medical College ANNOUNCEMENT: Attention Health Care Professionals The Commonwealth Medical College will host a one day symposium on infectious diseases on Saturday, April 5, 2014 from 8 am to 12 noon. Location: TCMC 525 Pine Street, Scranton, PA For more information contact: JoAnn Babish, 570-207-3686 […]

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Mar 17, 2014

Antibiotics: Dispelling Myths About the Wonder Drug. Part 1 of 3

Guest Columnist: Shreya Trivedi, 3rd Year Medical Student The Commonwealth Medical College ANNOUNCEMENT: Attention Health Care Professionals The Commonwealth Medical College will host a one day symposium on infectious diseases on Saturday, April 5, 2014 from 8 am to 12 noon. Location: TCMC 525 Pine Street, Scranton, PA For more information contact: JoAnn Babish, 570-207-3686 […]

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