June 2, 2022
In one week's time, Jaclyn went from going out with friends for a bachelorette party to spending the night in the hospital as providers administered immediate treatment. 鈥淣o one can prepare you for how cancer is going to change your life,鈥 says Jaclyn.
June 1, 2022
In December 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized Paxlovid, an antiviral medication, for emergency use as a treatment for mild-to-moderate COVID-19. Emergency use authorization is different from all-out approval. More evidence will be needed before the FDA approves Paxlovid definitively.
May 31, 2022
May Is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Celebrate by getting back into a regular fitness routine or starting one. Here鈥檚 how to jump in.
May 30, 2022
In this episode of Back to Health, Tiffany Lin M.D. and Philip Petrou, M.D. highlight what patients should know about arthritis.
May 27, 2022
A cancer diagnosis can often feel like an unexpected roadblock in your life, taking a toll on more than just your physical health. From treatment side effects to financial concerns or just maintaining social interactions, the impact of cancer can feel overwhelming. Questions and uncertainties can increase feelings of stress and anxiety, placing the body鈥檚 mental state into one of survival, otherwise known as the fight, flight, or freeze response.
May 26, 2022
Rome wasn鈥檛 built in a day, and neither is physical fitness鈥攅specially if you stopped exercising during the pandemic. You might be shocked to learn how easy it is to fall out of shape, notes Dr. Asad Siddiqi, a sports medicine physician and Assistant Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine at 麻豆传媒高清版.
May 25, 2022
May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a hereditary disease that affects the lungs and digestion. Around 35,000 people in the United States have CF, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There is currently no cure for CF.
May 24, 2022
The term 鈥榗hronic disorder鈥 may bring to mind conditions like diabetes or hypertension. But did you know that it also includes epilepsy? Epilepsy, which means "seizure disorder,鈥 is the fourth most common neurological condition and affects people of all ages. Nationwide, it affects 3.4 million鈥痯eople: approximately 3 million adults,鈥痑nd鈥470,000 children.
May 23, 2022
In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Virginia Pascual, M.D. discusses the prevalence of lupus in children.
May 20, 2022
Precision medicine leverages genetic and genomic information to help create individualized treatment plans for cancer patients. One example is an emerging test called a liquid biopsy. While traditional biopsies use more invasive tissue samples, liquid biopsies use blood tests to detect circulating tumor cells throughout the body. This technique can provide easier access to information, helping determine next steps in the cancer care journey. Liquid biopsies are a powerful tool with potential in... Read More
