Dr. Matthew Schaffer MD

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• Is Sepsis a Chronic Condition?

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  Sepsis is a dangerous condition where the body fights an infection that is extensive and had spread through the bloodstream. If you become septic, you will probably have a low blood pressure, which will cause a poor blood circulation as well as an absence of blood perfusion in the vital organs and...

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• When Do You Need to See a Sports Medicine Doctor?

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