Become an Egg Donor at Morgan Fertility and Reproductive Medicine

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Imagine the lifetime of joy you might be able to give to someone by helping them realize their dream of becoming a parent. Imagine all the “firsts” they might experience because of your generosity—Baby’s first smile, first step, first day of school, first everything. At Morgan Fertility and Reproductive Medicine, we have been creating families … Continued

“Lucky 13” Tips for a Safe Halloween

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Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween by following the “lucky 13” guidelines from FDA, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: 1. Wear costumes made of fire-retardant materials; look for “flame resistant” on the label. If you make your costume, use flame-resistant fabrics such as polyester or nylon. 2. Wear … Continued

QUESTION: How can a dentist help with my snoring?

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Snoring may be common but it is not normal. Snoring can be a red flag for sleep apnea. It is one of the symptoms, along with shortness of breath, that arouses you from sleep, sporadic pauses in your breath during sleep, and disproportionate daytime drowsiness. If you have any of these signs, you need to … Continued

QUESTION: Should I freeze my eggs?

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Fact: Women are born with a set number of eggs. Fact: The chance of conception begins declining in our early 30’s, but more rapidly so after age 35 because of declining egg quality. Women who may consider fertility preservation include women diagnosed with an illness that may render them infertile, women undergoing fertility treatment who … Continued

COTA – Children’s Organ Transplant Association

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By Susan Heckler Being a parent on a good day has its challenges. Count your blessings for every day challenges and for the gift of a healthy child. Five year old Alexander Cuevas was born prematurely, but in good health. In many cases, preemies can have an immature immune system which is not quite ready to … Continued

QUESTION: How do I choose the right physical therapist?

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The key to this question is to choose the physical therapist, not the physical therapy practice. You are developing an important relationship with a healthcare provider that you may be with for an extended period of time to recover from an injury or after surgery. People are quite often referred to physical therapy for a consultation … Continued

Summer Is Gone — Why Some Kids Are Glad

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By Pam Teel It’s time to put away the shovels, pails, sun lotion and trips to the beach to get ready for another promising school year. If you’ve gone to the stores lately, you see shelves upon shelves of notebooks, binders and school supplies. It’s time to make that not so smooth transition back into … Continued

QUESTION: How would I know if I have sun damage to my skin?

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You don’t, which is why you need to be seen by a physician with expertise specifically in this field. Dr. Kolansky, a board certified dermatologist, is also fellowship trained in the procedure of Mohs Micrographic Surgery for the removal of basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma, the most advanced and effective treatment procedure for skin … Continued

FDA Approves Botox® to Treat Overactive Bladder

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the approved use of Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) to treat adults with overactive bladder who cannot use or do not adequately respond to a class of medications known as anticholinergics. Overactive bladder is a condition in which the bladder squeezes too often or squeezes without warning. Symptoms include leaking urine … Continued