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from the Publisher E L C O M E T O T H E June issue of MD News Minnesota, and thanks for making the magazine a regular part of your reading. For this month's cover story, we spoke to leaders from Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare's craniofacial program about how their extensive expertise and high volume of procedures contribute to the depth and breadth of expertise the physicians at Gillette Children's provide for patients with craniofacial conditions. Read more on Page 6. We also highlight Jack Skendzel, MD, at Summit Orthopedics and his unique focus and dedication to help patients get back to the activities they love. Dr. Skendzel's sports medicine emphasis, specifically on knee, hip and groin, relies on advanced diagnostic imaging and surgical techniques to develop appropriate treatments to help active patients. Thanks, Dr. Skendzel, for speaking with MD News! In our vascular update, Maria Gomes, MD, Medical Director at Minneapolis Vein Center, describes a minimally invasive technique that allows early intervention for deep vein thrombosis and can prevent life-threatening conditions, such as post-thrombotic syndrome and pulmonary embolism. Our special clinical section about men's health checks in on the latest developments from the PSA screening debate and looks into male infertility diagnostics that may bypass the need for testicular biopsy. We also consider what in vitro fertilization could offer if research currently underway proves practicable. As more patient interaction takes place via Web-based platforms such as patient portals and online appointment-scheduling programs, many physicians are finding the ethical questions associated with privacy murkier than ever. Social media sites facilitate the discovery of personal patient information, but they can also undermine the communication that should take place in the exam room. Read more in our national feature as we cover this ongoing topic. Upcoming focus issues: + + July+— neurosciences and degenerative disease + August — pediatrics and autism + + September — senior health + October — oncology + + November+— bariatrics and diabetes + December — gastroenterology and colon health Your thoughts, as always, are welcome. Troy Anderson W 05-731 Publisher: Troy Anderson Managing Editor: Conner Armstrong President and Chief Executive Officer: Lud Kimbrough Chief Financial Officer: Elbert Johnson Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Vice President, B2B Brand Development: Carrie Dierks B2B Sales Director: Tim McNichols In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Account Manager: Drew Smith Creative Director: Eric Jackson Designer: Michael Simmons Creative Services: Steve Barrett, Aimee Burchard, Jamie Dent, Michael Ferguson, Brian Norman, Kimmi Patterson, David Smith, Jennifer Webster Production: Ashley Clark Financial Services: April Charlton Audience Development: Debbie Dodski, David Enoch MD News is published by True North Custom 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1 Chattanooga, TN 37411 423-266-3234 | www.truenorthcustom.com Although every 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 2014, True North Custom. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. P O S T M A S T E R : Please send notices on Form 3579 to 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1, Chattanooga, TN 37411. Advertise in MD News For more information about advertising in the MD News Minnesota edition, call Publisher Troy Anderson at 612-396-1455 or email tanderson@mdnews.com. Contact Information Send press releases and all other information related to this local edition of MD News to tanderson@mdnews.com or via fax to 952-679-4974. Minnesota green initiative M I N I M A L I M P A C T 05-838 Troy Anderson PU BLISHER Minnesota T A N D E R S O N @ M D N E W S . C O M 612-396-1455 4 | Minnesota MD NEWS ■ M D N E W S . CO M