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Look at Your Phone and Say ‘Ahhhhhhhh’
Consumer experience with virtual consultations seems largely positive, according to a recent survey by J.D. Power. The survey of nearly 8,300 consumers found that 85 percent of virtual visit users were able to resolve their medical issue by using the convenient service.
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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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New Lung Cancer Screening Recommendations Will Save Lives
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently announced new screening recommendations for lung cancer, significantly broadening the previous guidelines. The importance of this expansion in protocol can’t be overstated: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Lack of early detection means low survival rates — only 19 percent of people with lung cancer live longer than five years.
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It Sounds Like Good News, but Alex Trebek’s ‘Near Remission’ for Pancreatic Cancer Isn’t Typical
UPDATE: Alex Trebek died November 8, 2020, more than a year after he was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. He was 80.
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Prehab and Rehab Care at Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital
Back or neck pain can permeate every move we make. When pain won’t go away, physical therapy often can bring much-needed relief. Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital Rehabilitation Services helps people before and after surgery regain mobility and strength, with the goal of increasing their level of function and returning to work and sports.
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New prostate cancer tools at Orlando Health shorten treatment
An innovative prostate cancer treatment now offered at the Orlando Health Cancer Institute provides men with new options to fight the disease.
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How To Read Lab Results at Home Without Freaking Out
The days of waiting for a doctor to inform you about test results are long gone.
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Advances in Cancer Treatment: Proton Therapy at Orlando Health
Radiation therapy is one of the many ways we treat cancer. As it’s developed over the years, we’ve been able to target the areas we want to treat while minimizing radiation to other areas in the body.
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What to Do When Back Pain Sneaks Up on You
Stretch often. Stay limber by keeping your stomach and back muscles strong. Exercises such as planks and push-ups or e stretches such as Cat-Cow or Bridge Pose can bring flexibility and strength to your spine and muscles.
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Why Pancreatic Cancer Challenges Patients Like Alex Trebek
UPDATE: Alex Trebek died November 8, 2020, more than a year after he was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. He was 80.
