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Hocus pocus? Ineffective? Too expensive? Not backed by scientific research? A waste of time, energy and money? The reasons Dr. Jeffrey Farricielli, who practices at the Center for Regenerative Medicine in Mount Pleasant, said his patients give for being unwilling to try alternative medicine approaches are varied, but most of them boil down to the … Read more
Since 1974, the not-for-profit Greenwood Genetic Center has quietly gone about its business of providing help and hope to countless families and individuals near and far. However, unless you have found yourself in desperate need of their unique services, you probably have never heard of the place. Get ready to be impressed. When Johns Hopkins … Read more
One million Americans are currently living with a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, according to a recent study funded by the National MS Society. This neurological disease affects the central nervous system and disrupts the flow of information between the brain and body, which can greatly impact everyday activities. Despite the growing number of MS diagnoses across … Read more
As Dr. Richard Gross, a retired pediatric orthopedist who graduated from medical school in 1965 and recently won a Humanitarian Award from the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, said, “Health care delivery and medical care cost remain as the major concern of most Americans. The perception of many patients is that they are alone … Read more
Parkinson’s disease is a debilitating malady, cursing its victims with a variety of issues ranging from involuntary movement to difficulty walking to troubling changes in speaking and handwriting. And though most Parkinson’s patients are taking medication, many of them also are fighting back – literally, in some cases – through exercise and rehab programs and … Read more
Ultramarathon runner Catherine Rubinstein said that of the 52 marathons and ultramarathons she has under her belt, one of her favorite races remains the Cooper River Bridge Run. She has run it so many times, she has lost count, having completed almost every single bridge run since the early 1990s. But, back then, until 2008 … Read more