Patient Care Breast Cancer Screening: Finally, 40 is the New 50, Experts Say By Leslie Orr May. 2, 2024 A new decision officially allows individuals at age 40 to begin routine screening for breast cancer.
Patient Care What is a Level 1 Trauma Center? By Elizabeth Beach May. 2, 2024 Find out what makes Strong Memorial Hospital a level 1 trauma center.
Patient Care Grains of Truth: Getting the Goods on Gluten By Lori Barrette May. 1, 2024 Though people have been eating wheat for thousands of years, one third of American adults now shun foods containing wheat in an effort to avoid gluten. But is it worthy of a tainted reputation? UR ...
Patient Care Transplant Institute to Grow Clinical Volumes, Research, Innovation By Karin Gaffney Christensen May. 1, 2024 A newly formed Transplant Institute is bringing together a multidisciplinary team to further the growth of UR Medicine’s liver, kidney, and pancreas transplant programs. Under the direction of ...
Research How Childhood Trauma May Impact Adults By Sydney Burrows May. 1, 2024 Some people assume we forget or outgrow trauma. But the truth is, if someone experiences trauma as a child, it can lead to physical and mental struggles that affect their entire life.
Patient Care The Benefits of Telemedicine for College Students By Elizabeth Beach May. 1, 2024 On-Demand Video Visits make telemedicine for college students convenient. Learn more about the benefits of these services to students ages 18 and up.
Patient Care On The Rise: 5 Reasons Your Blood Pressure Medication Isn’t Working By Â鶹ÊÓƵCommunications Apr. 30, 2024 Keeping your blood pressure in check is a good way to lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. So, you follow orders, take your prescribed medication, and proudly accept your ...
Patient Care Talking to Your Teen Who Vapes By Elizabeth Beach Apr. 30, 2024 If you think your teen is vaping, here’s how to talk to them about it.
Research Â鶹ÊÓƵHeart Researchers Launch $27M ICD Study By Kelly Webster Apr. 30, 2024 The study may decrease the use of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD), as advances in medical therapies have improved outcomes for patients with heart failure.
Patient Care Got Food Allergies? Omalizumab is a Game Changer in Preventing Severe Reactions By Scott Hesel Apr. 26, 2024 A drug that is traditionally used to treat ashtma has been found to have a surprising new benefit for people with allergies