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Click on the link below to find out 10 sometimes confusing pieces of information, including who gets varicose veins and why, health problems they can cause, and treatment options.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-health/myths-and-misconceptions-about-varicose-veins/
Click on the link below to find out what colorectal cancer is, what methods are used to screen for colorectal cancer, how to decide on the best screening test to use and much more.
https://www.cancer.gov/types/colorectal/screening-fact-sheet
Click on the link below to find out what you should know about the liver and its function, what causes liver disease, what are the signs and symptoms of liver disease and much more.
https://www.medicinenet.com/liver_disease/article.htm#what_should_i_know_about_liver_disease
Varicose (VAR-i-kos) veins are swollen, twisted veins that you can see just under the surface of the skin. These veins usually occur in the legs, but they also can form in other parts of the body.
Varicose veins are a common condition. They usually cause few signs and symptoms. Sometimes varicose veins cause mild to moderate pain, blood clots, skin ulcers (sores), or other problems.
Click on the link below to find out more about this condition.
Want to cut your risk for colon cancer? Quit smoking, lose weight, be active, and eat well, because your diet may be a major contributor to colon cancer.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/colon-cancer-awareness/pictures/colon-cancer-prevention-diet/
Click on the link below to find out more on techniques of hepatic resection.
Click on the link below to find out about the vascular system, vascular diseases, conditions and much more.
Click on the link below to find out about hemorrhoids; what causes them, symptoms, surgical & non-surgical treatments and much more.
https://www.fascrs.org/patients/disease-condition/hemorrhoids
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U.S. News and World Report released its ranking of top hospitals. MoBap was ranked #2 in the St. Louis Metro Area and #3 in Missouri.
MoBap was also rated “high performing” in ALL NINE conditions and procedures assessed by U.S. News: abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, heart bypass surgery, heart failure, colon cancer surgery, COPD, lung cancer surgery, hip replacement, and knee replacement. A number of factors are calculated into the rankings, including outcomes, quality and safety and patient satisfaction to name a few.
