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Geisinger Jersey Shore completes first Mako-assisted joint replacement surgery

JERSEY SHORE — Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital’s orthopaedics team recently performed the hospital’s first Mako robotic-assisted joint surgery, a first for the Jersey Shore area. The total knee replacement was done as an outpatient procedure and was performed by James Piper, MD, orthopaedic surgeon. The patient went home to recover and has been doing very well since the surgery, according to the care team. “Offering Mako at Geisinger Jersey Shore gives patients access to cutting-edge technology in joint replacement surgery in a place that is close to home, not at a giant ...

Embracing emotional health in diabetes care

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. An estimated 10 percent of Americans are living with diabetes — that’s about 38.4 million people. Diabetes is classified in two ways — Type 1 and Type 2. Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes cause similar symptoms and need lifelong management after ...

Nine effects of stress on your body

Stress is a powerful thing. In small doses, it can motivate you to ace that presentation at work or land your dream job. However, if left unchecked for a long time, stress is anything but motivating. So what’s really going on when you’re stressed? And how can paying attention to your ...

One in 16 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime. As the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., lung cancer is a serious threat, but early detection and treatment can save lives. Most early-stage cases of lung cancer are either asymptomatic or show minimal ...

Is your medicine cabinet fully stocked?

Have you checked out your medicine cabinet lately? You might expect to find bandages, and maybe some Tylenol or cold medicine. Or is it lacking a few essentials because someone used them up or tossed them out? Staying fully stocked is smart. If you have the right supplies in your medicine cabinet, you can treat everything from headaches to bee stings. Cleaning out your medicine cabinet Before you hit the store to stock up on first aid supplies, peek at what you have. Start by taking everything out of your medicine cabinet. Set aside any expired or unused prescriptions. Then make a ...