Many arthritis sufferers have endured unsuccessful surgeries and cortisone shots to relieve their pain, but a new noninvasive procedure available in the Richmond area could offer relief. Dr. Vic Goradia of Go Orthopedics in Chester says he has used platelet-rich plasma injection with about five patients.

The treatment is fairly simple and quick. Blood is drawn from a patient’s arm, similar to a regular blood test, and placed in a centrifuge. The machine spins it at Read full story

Some dogs are more than just “man’s best friend” — they can save lives. They enable blind people to walk safely in public, they help search-and-rescue squads locate targets more accurately and they warn parents of epileptic children about imminent seizures. Glen Allen-based canine consultant Dee Bogetti is training dogs to make use of their keen olfactory sense for another important purpose: detecting a diabetic person’s rising or dropping glucose levels to prevent dangerous complications.

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