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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: GERIATRICS
FUELING THE DEBATE ON STATIN USE IN
OLDER ADULTS 16
New research finds statins may reduce morta lity risk for some
seniors, but scientists are ca lling for further study.
EXERCISE STUDY SUGGESTS NEW APPROACH
TO SLOWING PARKINSON'S 18
High-intensity exercise may slow progression of Parkinson's
among some patients.
DEPARTMENTS
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 05
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS 12
MEDICAL REAL ESTATE 14
LOCAL NEWS 20
UPCOMING CME EVENTS 22
