Larissa Biggers
Blogs by Larissa Biggers
Is It Normal for My Hips to Hurt During Sex?
Hip pain during sex is more common than people think, but those who suffer are often uncomfortable telling their providers, said Elizabeth Scott, MD, a hip…
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Standing CT Scans Improve Diagnosis and Treatment of Lower-Extremity Injuries
Duke Health is one of a few centers in North Carolina to offer a more accurate way to diagnose foot, ankle, knee, and hip problems with less radiation than…
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25 Years After Lung Transplant at Duke, New York Man Still Going Strong
Not much holds Gary Klausner back these days. The Long Island, NY native was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when he was 10 but was physically active until he…
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Back to An Active Life After Physical Therapy for Debilitating Dizziness
George Getz was a healthy, vigorous 75-year-old when he was suddenly struck by extreme dizziness that made even walking impossible. After undergoing…
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Life-Saving Stem Cell Transplants Now an Option for More People with Blood Cancer
People who need a stem cell transplant but do not have a suitable adult donor now have another option -- a transplant using a new stem cell product called…
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Liver Transplant Options for People with Low MELD Scores
Because more people in the U.S. need a liver transplant than there are donors, many in need may have a long wait for a donor liver. Most potential recipients…
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Raleigh Woman on a Mission to Get More Young People Tested for Colorectal Cancer
At age 38, Brooks Bell thought she was too young to have cancer, so she was reassured when doctors attributed blood in her stool to internal hemorrhoids. But…
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Seeing Clearly After Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) Surgery
It’s hard for 43-year-old Allison Parker to remember a time when she didn’t depend on glasses or contact lenses to correct her nearsightedness (myopia). As an…
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Considering Broadband Light Therapy? Here’s What You Need to Know
Broadband light therapy uses high-intensity light to repair a range of skin conditions from acne and rosacea to fine lines and wrinkles. But is the treatment…
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Bridge-Enhanced ACL Repair (BEAR) Allows Torn ACL to Heal Itself
When 28-year-old Frances Yu tore her ACL, she thought traditional reconstruction surgery was her only option. Then she learned about a new procedure that would…
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Comprehensive Physical Therapy After Amputation Helps Woman Live Independently
Mary Lou Bowen wanted to live independently but struggled with pain from osteoarthritis in her right knee and limited mobility after her left leg was amputated…
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9 Signs of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Having narcissistic tendencies -- like bragging or making yourself the center of attention -- are normal when they occur occasionally. Narcissistic personality…
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