MEDICAL HISTORY

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Jan 20 2026HEALTH

Cleveland Clinic Expands Rehab Services in Erie

Cleveland Clinic is making a comeback in Erie with a fresh physical therapy clinic. The new spot, Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy, kicked off on January 20 at 3266 W. 26th St. This project is a team effort with Physicians Rehab Solutions, aiming to boost rehab services in the area

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Jan 09 2026HEALTH

The Birth of a Medical Team Effort: The Story of the North American Skull Base Society

Skull base surgery is a field that has seen huge growth. It is now a team effort. Doctors from many fields work together. This includes neurosurgeons, ear, nose, and throat specialists, and more. But this was not always the case. In the past, it was a field of solo geniuses. The North American Skul

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Dec 31 2025HEALTH

The Malaria Treatment Mystery: A Closer Look at Mont Park Hospital's Experiment

Back in the 1920s, doctors thought they had a big win against a serious illness called neurosyphilis. They used malaria to treat patients at Mont Park Hospital in Australia. This idea won a Nobel Prize, so it was a huge deal at the time. But now, people are questioning if it really worked. A doctor

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Dec 30 2025HEALTH

Exercise, Babies, and Odd Facts: A Mix of Health Insights

Women outperform men in heart health when it comes to exercise. Studies show that women who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity for 150 minutes a week see a 22% reduction in coronary heart disease risk. Men, on the other hand, only see a 17% reduction with the same amount of exercise. H

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Dec 26 2025HEALTH

Maximize Your Doctor's Visit: Smart Tips for Better Health

Going to the doctor can be stressful. It's easy to forget important details or feel overwhelmed. But with a bit of planning, you can make the most of your time with the doctor. First, make a list of your symptoms and questions. Put the most important thing at the top. This helps the doctor know wha

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Dec 13 2025HEALTH

A Dentist's Journey: From Pulpit to Periodontist

John Mankey Riggs, a name not widely known today, was a pioneer in the dental field. Born in Connecticut, he initially set out to become a church minister. However, he switched paths and enrolled at Jefferson Medical College. After a year, he left the college and became an apprentice to dentist Hora

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Dec 10 2025HEALTH

A Bold Idea to Fix Tiny Hearts

In the world of heart surgery, there was a big problem: some babies were born with hearts that couldn't pump enough blood to their lungs. This made it hard for them to get the oxygen they needed. A group of clever doctors in Italy had an idea. They thought, what if we connect a big vein to a lung ar

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Nov 11 2025HEALTH

Wearable Tech: Helping or Hindering Health?

Smartwatches have become more than just gadgets for counting steps. Over the years, they have evolved to include health features that claim to detect serious conditions like atrial fibrillation and sleep apnea. The latest addition is the ability to flag hypertension, a condition that affects about h

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Jul 19 2025HEALTH

The Power of Tunes: How Music Helps Heal

Music has always been a part of healing, but now science is showing just how much it can help. In Cleveland, Ohio, cancer patients can ask for a special kind of medicine: live music at their bedside. Studies show that music can make pain feel less intense, reducing it by about 20%. This doesn't mean

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Jul 16 2025HEALTH

Unraveling Old English Medical Wisdom: A Look into Bald's Leechbook

In the world of old English texts, Bald's Leechbook stands out as a treasure trove of medical knowledge. This book is like a guide, starting from the head and going down to the feet, filled with herbal remedies and some notes on how well they work. It's not just about herbs though; there are also re

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