Monthly Archives: September 2011

The HPV Vaccine: What You Need to Know

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

Recently, the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine has been in the news.  Here is some information to help parents and young women make educated decisions about this vaccine.

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Getting CF Kids in the Game

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

You breathe in, you breathe out.  About 20,000 times a day, we engage in this simple, life-giving activity.   For people with cystic fibrosis, breathing is anything but simple.  To help kids with CF improve their lung function – and have … Continue reading →

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What’s Keeping You Up at Night: Answers to your Snoring and Sleep Apnea Questions

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

Is snoring normal? Snoring is certainly common.  In the over 65 age group, about 45% of men and 30% of women snore.  Though not necessarily normal it can be benign (not risky to your health).  More and more people are … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogger: Great Docs and Technology Saved My Life Thursday

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

Editor’s note: Following is a re-print of guest blogger Tom Evslin’s experience as a patient at Fletcher Allen, originally posted on his blog, Fractals of Change.  “You flunked the stress test,” was the essence of the call Tuesday morning. I’d … Continue reading →

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Happy 50th: Time for a Colonoscopy!

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

If you are approaching your 50th birthday or you have a family history of colon or rectal cancer, you may want to consider scheduling a colonoscopy. This simple procedure is used to look for polyps and other abnormalities that are … Continue reading →

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