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Greetings, physicians and other healthcare leaders, and welcome to MD News Central Pennsylvania. In this issue, we focus on state-of-the-art surgical techniques at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. These innovative approaches permit patients to remain in the area for high-level care. Although little recognized by the public, the incidence of oropharyngeal cancers has reached epidemic proportions. Fewer still are aware of the link between these cancers and human papillomavirus (HPV). Our cover feature explores this issue as well as how Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has risen to the challenge of HPV-induced oropharyngeal cancer through expert diagnosis and incorporation of the Flex Robotic System. This technology enables far less-invasive treatment than conventional open surgery, speeding recovery and reducing postsurgical pain. We also delve into complex hernia repair. Hershey Medical Center's reputation for performing leading-edge abdominal wall reconstruction procedures that enhance outcomes and reduce the likelihood of recurrence has drawn patients from an area extending from Virginia and West Virginia to New Jersey and New York. Another feature examines the academic medical center's advanced techniques for breast reconstruction. Whether a woman has undergone mastectomy or experienced a traumatic injury, microsurgical flap procedures enhance cosmesis in comparison with silicone or saline implants. In our clinical section on degenerative disease, we talk with researchers who are calling for aggressive action to address Parkinson's disease, which is nearing pandemic proportions. In addition, we review a study that adds fresh perspective to the understanding of the link between traumatic brain injury and dementia risk. This issue provides news about up-and-coming medical devices and the business of medicine as well. I hope you enjoy reading about the remarkable advances in locally available medical care, as well as healthcare news from around the nation. Best wishes, Susan Ecenbarger Publisher: Susan Ecenbarger Managing Editor: SteveBarrett President: Eric Silberman Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Vice President of Creative Services: Eric Jackson Vice President of Operations: Tyler Hardekopf In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Account Manager: JennTaylor Designer: MichaelSimmons Creative Services: ErikaBennett, MarielaCosentino, SarahFredriksson, JennyHavron, EmilyMain, JenniferOncay, KimmiPatterson, DavidSmith Production: Wade Sain Financial Services: Ashley Byrd Audience Development: Debbie Dodski MD News is published by True North Custom 1301 Riverfront Parkway, Suite 112 Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-266-3234 | truenorthcustom.com Although ever y precaution is taken to ensure accuracy of published materials, MD News cannot be held responsible for opinions expressed or facts supplied by its authors. Copyright 2018, True North Custom. All rights reser ved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. The healthcare providers featured in MD News comply with applicable Federal laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. P O S T M A S T E R : Please send notices on Form 3579 to 1301 Riverfront Parkway, Suite 112, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Contact Information Send press releases and all other information related to this local edition of MD News to secenbar ger @ mdnew s . com or v ia f ax to 717- 4 8 2- 818 6. Central Pennsylvania 05-868 PUBLISHER from the ............................................... Susan Ecenbarger PUBLISHER Central Pennsylvania ............................................... secenbarger@mdnews.com 717-575-6691 ............................................... @MDNewsCentralPA