Sharon Worcester is an award-winning medical journalist for MDedge News. She has been with the company since 1996, first as the Southeast Bureau Chief (1996-2009) when the company was known as International Medical News Group, then as a freelance writer (2010-2015) before returning as a reporter in 2015. She previously worked as a daily newspaper reporter covering health and local government. Sharon currently reports primarily on oncology and hematology. She has a BA from Eckerd College and an MA in Mass Communication/Print Journalism from the University of Florida. Connect with her via LinkedIn and follow her on twitter @SW_MedReporter.
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Microwaves offer solution for stubborn sweat glands
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: April 30, 2013
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SMART stent shows 75% superficial femoral patency at 2 years
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: April 29, 2013
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High patency seen for interwoven nitinol stents in femoropopliteal lesions
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: April 29, 2013
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Rheolytic thrombectomy plus adjunctive therapy speeds DVT treatment
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: April 26, 2013
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Obese women experience more minor hysterectomy complications
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: April 26, 2013
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Study IDs risks for bladder test failure following sling procedure
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: April 23, 2013
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Survey: Women Prefer Uterine-Preserving Treatment for Prolapse
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: April 23, 2013
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Various repeat procedures succeed for failed POP repair
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: April 22, 2013
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Chance of pregnancy good after robotic-assisted myomectomy
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: April 22, 2013
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Older adults with long-term depression respond to medication
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: April 19, 2013
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Initial surgical management bests expectant management for VVF
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: April 19, 2013
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Findings underscore value of support in late-life depression
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: April 17, 2013
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Virgin coconut oil bests mineral oil for dermatitis, xerosis
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: April 16, 2013
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Nickel, cobalt sensitivity increases with number of body piercings
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: April 15, 2013
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Agencies continue push for indoor tanning regulations
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: April 10, 2013