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18 Feb

Diabetes During Pregnancy

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During pregnancy, the placenta plays a critical role in supplying a growing fetus with nutrients and water. The placenta also makes a variety of hormones to maintain the pregnancy. In early pregnancy, hormones can cause increased insulin secretion and decreased glucose produced by the liver, which can lead to hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels). As the pregnancy progresses, some of these hormones (estrogen, cortisol, and human placental lactogen) can have a blocking effect on insulin, a condition called insulin resistance.

29 Jan

New Knee Replacement System Speeds Recovery with More Natural Feel

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A new total knee replacement procedure is now available for nearly all patients requiring knee replacement surgery. This procedure requires a smaller incision, speeds recovery and offers a more natural feel than more traditional knee replacement systems. The ConforMIS iTotal G2 patient-specific knee replacement system utilizes the latest in 3D-printing technology to reconstruct the patient’s knee based on a CT scan of their current knee. A 3D printer manufactures cutting blocks specific to the patient’s knee, reconstructing the dimensions of their knee previous to arthritis.

07 Nov

Water-soluble versus fat-soluble vitamins – what does this mean for your health?

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It is a ritual half of Americans incorporate into their daily routine, according to researchers. Taking vitamins and supplements may be advised by a health care provider or self-prescribed. While vitamins are essential nutrients our bodies require to function properly, many of us get what we need through our diet.

11 Sep

Virus Hits Midwest Ahead of Flu Season

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified a fast-moving virus, hitting the Midwest, as EV-D86. It was first discovered in the 1960s in California and has remained somewhat dormant until recently. More than 80 cases of EV-D86 have been reported this month. It is one of about 100 types of Enteroviruses, which are typically prevalent throughout the summer and early fall. However, most types are similar to the common cold.

25 Jul

Born at Bailey - Alexander's Story

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Alexander's mother, Olga, will have a great story to tell her son when he is older of his birth at Bailey Medical Center. Olga and her husband, Andrey, share their experience at Bailey.

09 Jul

Cauliflower: A White Food That’s Really Good for You

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Dietitian Rene Norman, RD/LD, joins us on the blog today to talk about the benefits of cauliflower and how to prepare it so the whole family can enjoy this good-for-you "white food."

09 Jun

Golf like a Pro with Fewer Injuries

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There is nothing quite like watching the final pair come down the back nine Sunday afternoon with an unlikely victor about to sink the winning put. From the elusive green jacket Phil Mickleson won in 2004 (clinching his first major championship), to great comebacks as the 1999 U.S Ryder Cup team overcoming a 10-6 deficit going into Sunday and most recently Ben Crane’s St. Jude Classic win – his first since 2011. While it is remarkable to watch the pros play at a level most of us can only dream, we somehow know exactly what they feel like with a taste of victory.

23 May

Coming Together as a Community to Help a Patient in Need

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“It’s a reflection of everybody as a whole,” says Owasso Fire Department Captain Aaron Greenburg of being recognized as the recipient of the Bailey Medical Center Community Star Award. “We just happened to be on duty that day. You can call anyone here, church or other organization, and you would have gotten the same response, if not more. It is the spirit of Owasso.”

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