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HPV and Cervical Cancer
Audrey Cornelius, PA-C, Oncology Physician Assistant
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Cervical Cancer is primarily caused by HPV—this stands for Human Papilloma Virus. Currently, in the United States alone, there are 80 million people infected with HPV, and 14 million more become infected each year.
Beating Bunions
Jason Denton, DPM, Deaconess Clinic Podiatry
Every day in my practice, I see patients who are suffering from large, painful bunions. The condition is common, affecting as many as 1/3 of all adults. Many times bunions don’t require professional treatment, but when they do, a podiatrist can play an important role in addressing the issue.