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ON THE COVER
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COVER FE ATURE
SAFETY, EFFECTIVENESS GUIDE ST. LUKE'S
CORNWALL HOSPITAL'S INSTITUTE FOR
METABOLIC AND BARIATRIC SURGERY 06
Experienced providers at the Institute for Metabolic and
Bariatric Surgery at SLCH perform advanced laparoscopic
surgica l weight-loss procedures, sparing patients from having
to leave the area for leading-edge care.
SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTION:
ORTHOPEDICS
LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR NEW APPROACHES
TO OSTEOPOROSIS 16
Researchers have found further evidence that senoly tic agents
could be va luable in treating age-related diseases.
MODELING A MORE EFFICIENT HIP SURGERY 18
3-D-printed models may reduce the difficulties of preparing
for surgery to correct a hip condition in teenagers.
DEPARTMENTS
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 05
INNOVATION-TECHNOLOGY 11
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS 12
FINANCIAL CHECKUP 14
LOCAL NEWS 20
UPCOMING CME EVENTS 22
