Laura J Shafer PTA

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• Appendicitis: Get the Facts

  Appendicitis is an acute or chronic condition which causes inflammation of the appendix. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, it is the most common cause of abdominal pain in the US which results in surgery. It has also been found that about 5% of the...

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• Interesting Facts About Honeydew

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• What Are the Most Obvious Symptoms of Appendicitis?

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