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Editor’s note: For this week’s article, we asked our summer marketing intern and recent college graduate, Marcia, if she had any questions about navigating the health care system. Our conversation led …
CT Scan vs. MRI – Do You Know the Difference?
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If you are unsure about the difference between CT scans and MRIs and why one imaging study might be used over the other, you are not alone. CT scans and MRIs …
Keeping Kids Cool During a Heat Wave
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Summer is in full swing – a time for enjoying long days, spending carefree time with friends and family, and making memories that last a lifetime. But along with trips to …
Going Into the Summer
Whenever I assess children, one of the icebreaker tasks to start the evaluation, I ask the kids to write three things they like to do. Almost without fail, at the top of the list is, “I like to play video
…Commentary: Tips for Affirming and Respecting LGBTQ+ Patients
Earlier this month, Dr. Uchenna Umeh of the Hospital for Special Surgery published an article titled “LGBTQ+ Basics: 10 Things Your Queer Patient Wishes You Knew,” which highlighted some simple, yet effective steps in affirming patients’ identities during …
5 Smart Moves to Keep Your Family Safe This Summer
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When we think of summer, we all look forward to sunny days packed with fun adventures, but it is important to be mindful of common summer health hazards.
“People know the …
Commentary: Toby Keith’s Stomach Cancer Diagnosis
On June 13, 2022, The New York Times shared the news of Toby Keith’s stomach cancer diagnosis. McKenna Oxenden wrote:
…Toby Keith, the country music star, announced on Sunday afternoon on social media that he was treated for stomach cancer
Stress Cardiomyopathy, or “Broken Heart Syndrome”
Stress cardiomyopathy is a heart illness that occurs suddenly. In about 75% of cases, it is brought on by a sudden, severe, emotional or physical stress. That is why a popular name for stress cardiomyopathy is “broken heart syndrome.” Symptoms …
Exciting News About Breakthrough Rectal Cancer Clinical Trial
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Jamin Morrison, MD, Medical Director, Division of Hematology/Medical Oncology
MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper
Last week, at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology — the …
Are You at Risk of a Serious Fragility Fracture?
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A fragility fracture is a type of bone break that results from a low-trauma event, such as a fall from standing height or less. These types of fractures are very common …