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Robotic technology in the OR: Grand Forks woman has cysts removed by da Vinci SI robot

March 24, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

GRAND FORKS — Last fall, Brooke Conlin of Grand Forks had three massive cysts in her abdomen — one was half the size of a football, the others were each as big as a grapefruit. She had no idea they were there.
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One-the-job tragedies can have lasting effects for first responders

March 17, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

FARGO For those in a medical crisis, a paramedic on the way can seem like an approaching angel. Continue Reading

Report says surgery choice often depends on geography, including in SD

December 13, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Whether patients have elective surgery depends largely on where they live and not necessarily how sick they are, a newly released report says.
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HEALTH MATTERS: New developments in mammography

December 2, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

Dr. Joshua Wynne answers the question: In a previous column, you talked about the use of mammography for breast cancer screening. A recent story in the news questioned its value. Can you help me understand this latest development? Continue Reading

OUR OPINION: When child-resistant caps aren’t enough

December 2, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

“propelled by an increase in prescription narcotic overdoses, drug deaths now outnumber traffic fatalities in the United States,” Los Angeles Times reports. Tom Dennis discusses why and what can be done about it. Continue Reading

Retired Mitchell doctor takes medical skills around the world

December 1, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Sandro Visani said he tried offering his services in-country, at American Indian reservations. He said after contacting seven or eight regional health care administrations, only one responded to say his services could not be used.
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Yellow Medicine County, Minn., moves ahead with plans for building renovation

November 27, 2012 in West Central Tribune

GRANITE FALLS The Yellow Medicine County Board of Commissioners is moving ahead with plans to remodel a newly acquired building to hold county offices.
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Woman’s malpractice suit against Mitchell doctor goes to high court

November 8, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Excluded expert testimony would have persuaded jury, plaintiff cliams. Continue Reading

County commission, contested SWCD races for west central Minn. counties

November 7, 2012 in West Central Tribune

The following are unofficial election results for contested races only for county board posts in the region. Continue Reading

Bomb threat at technical college in Canby forces evacuation, disrupts voting

November 6, 2012 in West Central Tribune

CANBY A bomb threat forced the temporary evacuation of the Minnesota West Community and Technical College campus in Canby this morning, as well as a polling place located there.

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