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Aetna Contract Negotiation

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Achilles Tendon Surgery at Duke Leaves Woman Stronger than Before

Penny Pope, 65, is an exceptionally fit woman, exercising five or six days per week. Following surgery at Duke Health to fix an Achilles tendon that ruptured while walking her dog, she’s back on the bike, the t... Show More readmill, and at the gym. “I have been in such amazing hands,” Pope says. “I see why people come from all over to go to Duke.” Show Less
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Can I Get an Erection After a Prostatectomy?

Erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence are common concerns after a radical prostatectomy because surgery can affect the nerves needed to achieve an erection and control your bladder. Fortunately, Duke He... Show More alth surgeons are expertly equipped in techniques that spare those nerves, and offer a penile rehabilitation program to help you recover faster. Here, urologic oncologist Tara Morgan, MD, explains what you need to know if your doctor recommends a prostatectomy. Show Less