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What is Comprehensive Stroke Care—and Why is it Critical?
Although stroke rates have declined over the past two decades due to improved medical care and better control of risk factors, stroke remains the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, and a leading cause of long-term disability.
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Fewer People are Dying of Stroke, but More People are at Risk
Stroke, which typically occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked, is one of the most debilitating conditions anyone can experience.
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What Our 3-Star Quality Rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Means to The Patient
Every year, thousands of Americans face major decisions about where to undergo surgery for heart disease or lung cancer.
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Why Choosing the Right Surgeon is Critical for Breast Reconstruction
This year, there will be an estimated 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed in the U.S. Many of these women will undergo mastectomies. Among the women being treated with mastectomy for breast cancer are women of different body types, lifestyles and goals for reconstruction. Breast reconstruction after a mastectomy should be tailored to the needs of each patient. That is why patient-specific breast reconstruction is gaining more traction among surgeons across the country. With this approach, we can fine-tune the breast reconstruction modality to each patient, depending on her case.
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How Heat Can Trigger Asthma Symptoms
Nearly 25 million American adults and children currently have asthma, a condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways.
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Glioblastoma: How This Malignant Brain Cancer Develops
Senator John McCain, a prisoner of war in Vietnam for five years, has had to rely on courage, strength and bravery throughout many events in his life.
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Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy: Advantages of the DIEP Flap Procedure
The past decade has ushered in major technical advancements in autologous breast reconstruction, which is done using a patient’s own tissue. The most common techniques include the use of skin, muscle, fat, or artificial implants to reconstruct the breast. The use of abdominal skin and fat has gained in popularity, offering patients a more natural look and feel, similar to that of the natural breast. Other advantages of using a patient’s own tissue in reconstruction includes: the avoidance of artificial breast implants, the body contouring that comes with removal of excess abdominal fat, and the possibility of restoring sensation to the new breasts.
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The Best Attack Plan for Recovering from a Stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term adult disability, affecting more than 795,000 Americans each year. Approximately two-thirds of stroke patients survive and require rehabilitation. Though stroke recovery can seem overwhelming, beginning rehabilitation early in the process can help you regain your strength, courage and independence.
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BE FAST Stroke Slogan Includes More Symptoms
Nearly 2 million brain cells die every minute that passes after having a stroke. Caused by decreased blood flow to the brain, a stroke can lead to serious consequences or even death without a quick response. Given that this common brain injury affects almost 800,000 Americans each year, it’s important we all learn the stroke symptoms to look for.
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What to Know About Breast Reconstructive Surgery After Breast Cancer
If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, you have to make a lot of decisions about your treatment. And, if you’re preparing for a lumpectomy or mastectomy, there’s one more decision to make: if you want reconstructive surgery. You might think this is a decision you would make after your surgery and treatment are finished—and it can be. But, there are benefits to having reconstructive surgery as early as possible—perhaps even during the lumpectomy or mastectomy.
