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We explain why kids-even
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REPLACEMENT NOT
KNEE-DED
Knee cartilage transplants
can help some patients
return to their preinjury
lifestyles.
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COVER STORY
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THE HEART OF THE MATTER
A defibrillator vest gave heart patient
Andy Graber of Joppa a lifesaving zap.
A HEALTHY START
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AT A GLANCE
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FOCUS ON PHILANTHROPY
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OUTSIDE THE WHITE COAT
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