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Medical College of Wisconsin Features present up-to-date information on patient care and medical research completed by the physicians of the Medical College of Wisconsin. Each year, Medical College of Wisconsin physicians care for more than 180,000 patients, representing nearly 500,000 patient visits. Medical College physicians practice at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, and many other hospitals and clinics in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin.

A Gentler Option for Leukemia: Reduced-Intensity BMT

Christopher N. Bredeson, MD, MSc, FRCPC, describes advances in bone marrow transplant techniques that have reduced side effects and allowed more people with leukemia to keep their disease under control.   

Autoimmune Disorders: When the Body Attacks

Because their symptoms are common to a wide range of conditions, autoimmune disorders can be difficult to diagnose and treat. New combination therapies, however, can many times offer relief.  

Prevent Vision Loss - Get Screened for Open-Angle Glaucoma

Glaucoma occurs when fluid in the eye drains too slowly or not at all. As the fluid builds up, the pressure inside the eye rises. This can damage the optic nerve and disrupt the visual signals to the brain.   

Cause Unknown In Most Cases of Vocal Cord Paralysis

"My goal is to provide patients with a special service to help them with their voices," says Otolaryngologist Joel H. Blumin, MD. "I have an inherent respect for voice and for what it means to a person's identity."   

With Better Habits, Sleep-Deprived Teens Can Wake Up

Adolescents and teenagers ages 11-17 should get about 9 hours of sleep each night, but most are getting far less. Medical College of says Lynn A. D'Andrea, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin Associate Professor of Pediatrics.  

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