Janet Otepka MSW

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• Certain Careers Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis

  Rheumatoid arthritis is often thought to be a condition that exclusively affects the elderly, and is simply an inevitable consequence of getting older. However, there are many factors which can increase the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis that have nothing to do with age. Researchers have...

• What Are The Risks Of A Hysterectomy?

  A hysterectomy as a surgical means for removing the uterus is often resorted to when the female reproductive system develops complications. A hysterectomy would be the preferred option for combating the symptoms associated with cancer, endometriosis, fibroids, and painful and excessively heavy...

• Woman with Multiple Sclerosis Finds Relief in Stem Cell Therapy

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• Ovarian Cancer: Get the Facts

  Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer that affects the female population. The disease is very painful and uncomfortable, which can spread to the nearest organs in a very short time. If the disease is discovered at the first (localized) stage, the patient will have a 5-year survival...

• What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder?

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