How many doctors do you have? Two? Three? Ten? Do you ever wonder if they all talk to each other? If any of them ever communicate with one another? You may be shocked by the answer. A study published in The Archives of Internal Medicine in January 2011 found that 69% of Primary Care Physicians (PCPs)—family doctors and pediatricians—said
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KEWASKUM, Wis. (LGDA News) – New friendships were forged, thousands of dollars were raised and a world record was broken at the first LGDA Golf Outing Sept. 24. Proceeds totaling about $18,000 went to the Lymphangiomatosis & Gorham’s Disease Alliance (LGDA) for research of these rare and debilitating diseases. Nearly 60 golfers and 50 more dinner attendees enjoyed a fun
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UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AT SHANDS HOSPITAL SPONSORS RARE DISEASES DAY EVENT 2/25/2011 The Lymphangiomatosis & Gorham’s Disease Alliance (LGDA) and the University of Florida College of Medicine & Shands Hospital, Gainesville, FL, and UF ‘s Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Institute, are having an all day exhibit and information booth on rare bone diseases, including bone tumors, on
» Read morefirst posted 12/18/2007 It is a distinct pleasure to announce that The Lymphangiomatosis & Gorham’s Disease Alliance has been accepted as a member of the Rare Bone Disease Patient Network (RBDPN), a coalition of rare bone disease organizations, established under the auspices of the U. S. Bone and Joint Decade (USBJD). The USBJD is a global, multi-disciplinary initiative targeting the
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