Debbe Geiger
Blogs by Debbe Geiger
Know the Signs of Stroke - BE FAST
While stroke is the fifth leading cause of death, few people know the signs. Use the acronym BE FAST to remember the signs of stroke, and what to do if someone…
Ask These Questions Before Mitral Valve Surgery
Mitral valve regurgitation can do serious damage to your heart. A leaky mitral valve causes blood to flow back into your heart, which makes it harder for…
Duke Again Among Top Ranked U.S. Hospitals
Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC is once again ranked among the nation’s best hospitals in U.S. News & World Report's 2016-2017 Best Hospitals Honor…
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Acupuncture Offers Alternative for Pain Relief
Rob Sims of Morrisville was working underneath his backyard deck in 2007 when he was bitten by a copperhead. Over the next few years, he had multiple health…
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Breast Cancer Surgery With no Visible Scar
Leslie Hollingsworth was in her early 20s when her grandmother was first diagnosed with breast cancer. Now 50, Hollingsworth has been doing self-breast exams…
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Comprehensive Cancer Care in Cary, Raleigh and Throughout Wake County
If you live in Raleigh, Cary, or another Wake County town, comprehensive cancer care is close at hand. Everything you need, from the latest advances in…
DukeHealth.org Offers Doctor Ratings, Reviews
Being an educated patient means having the information you need to make important decisions about your health care. That’s why Dukehealth.org now publicly…
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Lasik brings musician’s life into focus
John Brown always wanted to learn to swim, but his lifelong reliance on eyeglasses held him back. After undergoing the laser eye surgery known as Lasik, he’s…
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Sentinel Node Biopsy Helps Reduce Risk of Lymphedema
Identifying and removing sentinel lymph nodes helps doctors stage breast cancer, melanoma, and cervical cancer. Sentinel node biopsy also benefits women…