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Collecting Pennies through the Pain (Med Edge)

In 18 years she's had 15 surgeries and through it all she's put her energy into  helping others. This is a report about a child who, while battling neurofibromatosis, raised millions of dollars, one penny at a time.  Vivien Williams has Jeneece's story. [TRT 2:17] Video and script are available in the downloads above. Medical Edge reporter pkgs. [...]

Created by Dana Sparks

Get A Grip On Golf Pain (Medical Edge Television)

According to the National Golf Foundation, more than 28 million Americans love to hit the links. However, after a day on the course, some may wonder if the links are hitting back. Wrist and hand injuries for golfers are common. Why? And what can you do about them? Here’s Dennis [...]

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Get A Grip On Golf Pain (Medical Edge Television) with Downloads

According to the National Golf Foundation, more than 28 million Americans love to hit the links. However, after a day on the course, some may wonder if the links are hitting back. Wrist and hand injuries for golfers are common. Why? And what can you do about them? Here’s Dennis Douda for Medical [...]

Created by Dana Sparks

The Pain, Swelling And Stiffness of Rheumatoid Arthritis (Medical Edge TV)

Pain, swelling and stiffness in your joints. All are symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. But because these symptoms come and go, the condition can sometimes be tricky to diagnose. And it's important to get the right diagnosis because starting treatment early can make a difference. Vivien Williams reports.     [TRT 1:46] Video/Animation [...]

Created by Dana Sparks

Fighting Face Pain (Medical Edge Television)

Imagine living with excruciating pain every time you brush your teeth, scratch your nose or crack a smile. That’s reality for people who suffer from what’s called trigeminal neuralgia. It’s a condition that causes intense, debilitating bouts of pain in your face.  Vivien Williams introduces you to a woman who endured the pain [...]

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Helping Patients With Chest Pain Make Emergency Room Decisions

Chest pain is the No. 2 reason people seek emergency care at U.S. hospitals and it accounts for about $8 billion in health care costs each year.  So Mayo Clinic physicians designed an education tool called a Chest Pain Decision Aid and researched the efficacy.   The results of the study showed that patients [...]

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