Dr. Laura Neal M.D.

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• Is Vaginal Discharge Normal?

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• Everything You Need to Know About Bariatric Surgery

  Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, is a surgical procedure that treats morbid obesity. Obesity can be a life-threatening condition that may need this type of surgery if lifestyle changes fail to work. Obesity can be potentially life-threatening when:...

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• Lupus and Pregnancy: An Improving Outlook

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