Dr. Michael Joesph Gerwe M.D.

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  Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common form of infection that affects the bladder, kidneys and the tubes that connect them together. They are quite common and account for almost 8.1 million visits to health care professionals every year. A UTI can easily be diagnosed and treated by a health...

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• Low-Calorie Diets Control Arthritis

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• What OB-GYNs Wish Their Patients Knew about Ovarian Cancer

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• Treating PCOS With Progestin Decreases the Chances of Pregnancy

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