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Feb. 27, 2014

FOX4 NEWS: Indoor tanning decreases among teens, but tied to risk behavior, report says

By now we all know that indoor tanning increases your risk for skin cancer but a recent report by JAMA Pediatrics reveals it may also be a sign of additional risky behaviors in young people.
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Feb. 26, 2014

Saint Luke’s Vein Clinic Gets Kickboxer’s Legs in Fighting Form

Shanon Wolfe's varicose vein troubles were more than cosmetic. Although her legs didn’t hurt at the end of the day, more and more often they felt heavy and tired. It began interfering with her kickboxing.
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Feb. 26, 2014

Saint Luke’s Health System of Kansas City Files Suit Against Molina Healthcare

Health system cites violation of Missouri’s "Prompt Pay" statute related to unpaid claims for mental health care services for children and adolescents receiving treatment at behavioral health treatment facility.
Feb. 24, 2014

Ramon, 55, Aneurysm Survivor

Stroke rehabilitation: Grand Slam

Feb. 24, 2014

Peripheral Artery Disease: Get a Leg Up

Theresa might not be walking on two legs, much less doing Pilates, if it weren’t for cardiovascular surgeon

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Feb. 24, 2014

Aneurysm Threatens Baseball Fan’s Life, Saint Luke’s Rallies to Bring Him Home

Ramon Grado doesn’t remember driving home and then sprawling on the living room floor on Jan. 13, 2013.

Feb. 20, 2014

Contributions to Medicine: John E. Croom, M.D., Ph.D

Epilepsy affects one percent of the population and is more common than multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease combined.

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Feb. 12, 2014

Alcohol and Cardiovascular Health: The Dose Makes the Poison or the Remedy

Researchers reviewed studies focused on alcohol, ethanol, cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease, heart failure, hypertension, stroke, and mortality.