Kathy L Linnemeier OTR

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• Rare Skin Condition Linked to Crohn’s Disease

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• What Is Tourette’s?

  Tourette’s syndrome is characterized by vocalization and movements that are involuntary and repetitive. It is a type of tic disorder. The pioneer Dr George Gilles De La Tourette first discovered the condition in 1885 in an eighty-six-year-old French noblewoman. Typically, in childhood, early...

• What Are the Options for Preserving Fertility After Ovarian Cancer?

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• What Is Pituitary Dwarfism?

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• What Is Lou Gehrig's Disease?

  IntroductionLou Gehrig's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is also called as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. It is a progressive disorder that leads to the loss of voluntary muscle control in the body. This disorder often affects the...