Shana J Harper LCSW

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• Can Lab Tests Help Reach a Diagnosis for Multiple Sclerosis?

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• What Are the Major Warning Signs of a Stroke?

  A stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the country. A stroke can be fatal if not treated immediately. Strokes can lead to disabilities, and affect the quality of life of a person considerably. Recognizing the symptoms and responding to the immediate needs is what is important in the...

• Altered Cell Protein Expression in Lupus May Be a Step Toward Potential Treatment

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• Coping with Muscular Dystrophy

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