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SeaWorld teams up with surgeon to create spine brace for whale
Nation NowA whale with severe scoliosis obviously can't swim properly. So SeaWorld Orlando, together with local experts, teamed up to create a brace for a pilot whale with severe curvature of the spine, or scoliosis.... -
Kraft Nabisco Championship: Stacy Lewis the champion
The Fabulous ForumIt was a par putt that won it, a curving 11-footer needed by Stacy Lewis after her drive on the par-three 17th hole landed in the bunker. Lewis measured the putt with no expression on her face. "It's gonna die...... -
READER SUBMITTED: Local Author Publishes Book On Managing Scoliosis, Chronic Disease And Pain
Eastern ConnecticutJune Hyjek, Scoliosis patient and Wellness Coach, demonstrates how you can use a mind/body approach to handle the pains and complications of scoliosis with her new book, "Unexpected Grace: A Discovery of Healing through Surrender." Approximately 7... -
Central's Rachel Guffy proves that's anything possible
Anything's possible. That's the message Rachel Guffy has for anyone who may be going through a tough time in their lives. Guffy, a senior at Central Catholic, encountered her share of tough times over the past eight years. But there she was on...
Tags: Financial Aid, Awards and Prizes, University of California, Los Angeles, Human Interest, Back Surgery
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Glen Burnie woman rides through adversity to strength
Lauren Williams and her father unbox the treasure: a three-wheeled cycle, powered by the arms. Larry Williams adjusts the footrests and affixes Lauren's feet with Velcro straps. Lauren, 26, narrows her eyes in determination, pushes one pedal with her...
Tags: Sports, Heart Disease, Diseases and Illnesses, College Baseball, Clubs and Associations
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Q&A: Ask the pediatrician! Dr. Diana Blythe answers your questions about kids' health
Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com. For more information on Dr. Blythe, go to pediatricassociates.com.
April 29, 2013
Q: My 5-year-old daughter just had her adenoids and tonsils removed because of snoring...Tags: Sports, Meningitis, Common, Molluscum contagiosum, Synthroid (drug)
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Stacy Lewis digs deep for charity victory with Betsy King
Add one more victory to Stacy Lewis’ breakout season, though it won’t count toward her LPGA totals. The Palm Beach Gardens pro teamed with Hall of Famer Betsy King to win the ISPS Handa Heroes, which paired current LPGA stars with those of...
Tags: Sports, Betsy King, Social Issues, Golf, LPGA
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A simple screening to test for Scoliosis
WGN NewsIt's not something schools test for any longer. And straightening out the problem can be tricky. A simple screening you can do at home may help. Meghan Falconer, scoliosis patient: "I love swimming. I've been doing it since I was four." In the water she...Tags: Sports, Swimming, Spine, Orthopedic Surgery
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Palm Beach Gardens golfer at top of her game
Palm Beach Gardens resident Stacy Lewis is the No. 2 ranked women's golfer in the world. Since her LPGA debut in 2009, she's won three tournaments, including two this year. Lewis, 27, was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 11 and, seven years later, had...
Tags: Sports, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Superman (fictional character), Legs, Back
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Top-ranked American Stacy Lewis contending again midway through Kingsmill Championship
Stacy Lewis is the top-ranked American in women's golf. She leads the LPGA Tour Player of the Year standings and has won twice this season. She owes her ascension, in large measure, to scoliosis. "I wouldn't be where I am, at this level, if I hadn't...Tags: Sports, Golf, LPGA Tour, Kraft Foods Group, Inc., LPGA
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Symptoms of Scoliosis in Children
Special Projects ProducerAnywhere from 2% to 4% of children suffer from Scoliosis. The condition usually develops during the adolescent growth spurt and causes a curve of the spine to one direction or the other. Symptoms are not usually easy to recognize and are often caught... -
Rebecca H. Snyder
janeth@herald-mail.comRebecca “Becky” Snyder might have had cognitive and physical disabilities, but she lived life to the fullest, choosing a positive attitude and a life filled with human connections. “She was never, ever self-conscious in the wheelchair...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Cancer, Cellulitis , Johns Hopkins Hospital, Back
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