Patient Care Blog

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Staying Hydrated This Summer

Water composes from 55 to 75 percent of the human body. Usually, we take in enough H2O to meet our needs and maintain the right levels of that indispensable nutrient. But it鈥檚 easy, especially during the hot summer months, to lose water through perspiration, and we may lose more of it than we take in.

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Physical Activity for Children and Teens Will Deliver Lifelong Benefits

It鈥檚 called 鈥減hysical literacy,鈥 and it鈥檚 as important to your child鈥檚 health and development as a nutritious diet and vaccines to protect against polio, measles and other infectious diseases, including COVID-19.

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Malaria Infections in Florida and Texas: Will They Spread?

A century ago, malaria was endemic in the United States, especially in the South, but thanks to a vigorous public health response, the disease was considered eliminated in this country by 1951, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In recent weeks, however, 4 cases of malaria in Florida and 1 in Texas have been reported. All 5 patients have been treated, and all are recovering. So why all the brouhaha over just 5 cases? Because they鈥檙e unusual and unexpected, says... Read More

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Podcast: Head and Neck Cancers

In this episode of Back to Health, David I. Kutler, M.D. discusses what patients should now about head and neck cancers.

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Infographic: Women鈥檚 Health Screenings Checklist

Women have unique health needs at each stage of their lives. With that comes different check-ups and examinations every couple years. Please follow this general guideline of important screenings for women at every age.

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Prevent Sun Damage and Heat-Related Illnesses in Children

The summer sun is here! Now is time for fun activities outside and making memories together that will be cherished. Protect this time with some simple safety strategies for enjoying the summer heat.

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World Lung Cancer Day: Shining a Light on a (Still) Overlooked Disease

Lung cancer doesn鈥檛 always get enough attention. Learn about this common form of cancer, including how screening and new treatments are providing hope.

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Podcast: ASCO 2023 Highlights

The 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology, or ASCO, Annual Meeting brought together oncologists from around the world to share cutting-edge updates and scientific advancements. Every year, two of 麻豆传媒高清版鈥檚 top experts come together to discuss the latest research presented across both solid tumors and blood cancers as it pertains to patient care.

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Podcast: Breastfeeding

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Elizabeth Odom, M.D. discusses what expecting and new parents should know about breastfeeding.

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Protecting Yourself and Your Family From Lyme Disease

It's possible to encounter a tick during any time of year. However, in the northeastern United States, tick season runs from April through October. Because ticks can carry a bacterium that can cause Lyme disease, it鈥檚 critical to know what Lyme disease is and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.