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Spinal Surgery Helps Boones Mill Woman "Get Her Life Back"
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterImagine back pain so severe you found yourself hunched over. One Boones Mill woman endured that kind of pain for more than four years until this year when she underwent spinal surgery at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. "It was like a chronic...Tags: Back Surgery, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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No. 3 story of 2012: Meningitis outbreak cases linked to facilities in Roanoke, Montgomery County
WDBJ7 Anchor/ReporterWe've counting down our top 7 stories of 2012 this week. Coming in at number 3 is the story of a nationwide outbreak of fungal meningitis traced to tainted steroid shots. Several dozen cases were linked to medical facilities in Roanoke and...Tags: Steroids, Montgomery County (Virginia), U.S. Congress, Meningitis, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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Virginia Department of Health says suspected fungal meningitis cases now 50
Virginia public health officials say the number of suspected fungal meningitis cases in the state has increased to 50. That number includes three West Virginia residents and two fatal cases. A national outbreak of fungal meningitis has been linked to...
Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Meningitis
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UPDATE: Second meningitis death reported in Roanoke area
UPDATED: 10/16/2012 07:29 p.m. WDBJ7 has confirmed that the second victim of the meningitis outbreak died at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Spokesperson Eric Earnhart says the person was first admitted to LewisGale Medical Center in Salem and...
Tags: Headaches, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, New River (Broward, Florida), Medical Procedures and Tests, Meningitis
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Meningitis victim files lawsuit in Roanoke court against Massachusetts pharmacy
An 80-year-old Virginia man who says he contracted fungal meningitis after he received an injection of a tainted steroid is suing the Massachusetts pharmacy that made it for $5 million. Basil Proffitt's attorney filed the action Wednesday in Roanoke...
Tags: Litigation, Meningitis, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Trials
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Roanoke man recovering after he was diagnosed with meningitis
ReporterRight now a Roanoke man is very happy to be home. He spent the last six days inside LewisGale hospital after being diagnosed with meningitis. Sherrill returned home from the hospital Tuesday night. "It's been real tough especially being away from...Tags: Common Cold, Meningitis, Hospitals and Clinics
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Big Brother recap: Silent 6 Tumbles, Literally
WDBJ7 BloggerAnd we resume. We left the house fighting for HOH on a slippery slope. This competition tested their physical strength, stamina, and agility. Everyone is making great progress to fill their tank of choice. Boogie is the ONLY one going for the 10K. Ashley,...Tags: Coughing
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Big Brother recap: Frank, The Cockroach
WDBJ7 Blogger~Frank, The Cockroach~ The Big Brother Queen, Janelle, is evicted and Frank won HOH... again. This is bad news for Joe as he is the only vote against Frank. Frank is in a weird position, he is in a "silent 6" alliance with Boogie, Shane, Dan, Danielle,...Tags: Elections, Limes, Politics
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WDBJ7 Health Blog: I'm pregnant, man
WDBJ7 BloggerI'm Pregnant, Man I seriously think I am pregnant some days. Yes, I know I can never technically be pregnant therefore I wouldn’t know what pregnancy is really like. I am basing the below on watching shows like ‘Secret Life of The American...Tags: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Raspberries, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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OUR HEALTH: Chiropractic - for more than an aching back
Spinal manipulation existed thousands of years ago, but it wasn’t until the 1890s the term chiropractic was adopted by practitioners of this technique. The term is rooted in the Greek words “praxis” and “cheir”, aka “...Tags: Human Body, Immune System, Chiropractors, Health, Medical Specialization
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On The Fly: Gronkowski's Arm Surgery Reportedly Goes Well
Rob Gronkowski reportedly underwent successful surgery on his forearm Monday to clear an infection, and could be ready for the start of training camp. With as many forearm surgeries now as NFL seasons, Gronkowski has had a tough go of it with that part of...Tags: National Football League, Washington Redskins, Howie Dickenman, Calvin Johnson, Tiger Woods
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Laser treatment may relieve pet's arthritis pain
Contributing WriterVeterinarian Kevin Fitzgerald has an article in the May/June issue of AKC Family Dog magazine titled “Kennel Concerns and Laser Therapy.” I selected the laser therapy segment because it concerns pain therapy and everyone is interested in...Tags: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy, Health Treatments, Electronics, Arthritis
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