Care for the aging requires specially trained doctors
By David Reuben, MD
     A geriatrician is a physician with special training and expertise in caring for older adults, especially those with complex health problems. Like children, older adults have unique healthcare needs. As we age, our bodies change in many ways that affect our health. Among other things,
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Support available for sufferers post-polio
     The Post Polio Support Group will meet at 1:30 p.m. Sat., May 6 in the fireside room of United Methodist Church, 2394 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. This will be
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Community support needed to fight ALS
     Based in Agoura Hills, the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the ALS Association is one of 41 chapters of the ALS Association, the only national nonprofit voluntary health organization devoted solely to the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. A New Y
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May is National Osteoporosis Awareness Month
     Osteoporosis literally means "thinning bone." When bone architecture has deteriorated in this manner, a fracture may be just around the corner. While every bone in the body is at risk, the spine and the hip are the most susceptible. A fracture in one of these two sites may cause the
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Local animal hospital earns passing grade
     Simi Valley Animal Hospital has received accreditation following a comprehensive evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association. The evaluation includes a quality assessment review of the hospital's facility, medical equipment, practice methods and pet health care management
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