Susan Diane Whitmore MFT

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• What Are Submucosal Leiomyomas?

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• What Is Talipes Equinovarus and How Is It Treated?

  IntroductionTalipes equinovarus (TEV) or commonly known as clubfoot, is a congenital foot and ankle deformity. Infants born with this deformity show a foot that is turned inward. In severe cases, the bottom of a newborn's foot faces upward or sideways. In spite of the deformity, clubfoot during...

• 5 Tips to Prevent Shin Splints

  What are shin splints?Shin splints are characterized by pain along the inner portion of the shin bone (the long bone below the knee). Shin splints are also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). They commonly occur in people who participate in strenuous physical activities and sports such as...

• Breast Cancer: A Speaker's Guide

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• Medication Approaches to Rheumatoid Arthritis

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