Ms. Lisa M Dreager OTR/L, HPCS

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• How Long Will I Not Be Able to See After Undergoing Blepharoplasty?

  Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery as it's commonly known, is performed to correct droopy upper and/or lower eyelids and under-eye bags. The surgery may be performed for functional or medical reasons. Functional blepharoplasty corrects problems related to upper eyelids that sag or droop enough to...

• How Sunscreen May Lead to New Multiple Sclerosis Treatment

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• Connecting Restless Leg Syndrome with Fibromyalgia

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• The Risk for Developing Cerebral Palsy in Babies is Higher at 37 or 38 Weeks

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• Researchers Identified the Neurons that Rouse the Brain

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