Kids are not born knowing how to make healthy life choices, and parents sometimes struggle with finding new ways to teach them the importance of everyday decisions. Parents who have a child with a disability also worry about the choices that their kids may make, particularly if influenced by peers, impulses, or even just curiosity. [...]
A heart valve that “leaks” blood can be both dangerous and debilitating. It used to require a major operation to repair. But now there is a minimally invasive procedure using a device called a Mitraclip that can be used to repair this.
New studies show a diet high in animal fat and protein may increase a man’s risk for a lethal form of prostate cancer. Doctors say the studies show an association — but not necessarily a cause — so more study is needed.
Getting vaccinated, if you haven’t already done so, could be the safest thing to do to prevent COVID-19 infection this holiday season. For those already vaccinated and still concerned about flying, driving to your destination may be a good alternative. For those too young to be vaccinated, doctors say keep in mind they are most [...]
Holter monitors are high-tech devices that can be worn by patients who are experiencing irregular heartbeats. Within 24 hours, the device can identify if the irregular heartbeats are just an occasional blip or symptoms of a potentially dangerous heart condition.
Robots can be used in lung cancer surgery to help make the operations more precise and much less invasive. Patients can often go home the same day and there’s far less lung tissue removed, which allows patients to have an improved quality of life.
Genomic testing identifies the specific makeup of a tumor, and this helps doctors design targeted treatments that specifically attack cancer itself. These targeted treatments can help patients live longer and healthier lives.
Innovative technologies that can identify which organs may be rejected by the patient, and new therapies that can help patients better tolerate their new kidney have significantly increased the survival rate after a kidney transplant.
