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  • Hope for Myasthenia Gravis

    Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare, chronic autoimmune disease where neuromuscular junction transmission is disrupted, producing painless weakness in the skeletal muscles throughout the body. Skeletal muscles are ones that are voluntary controlled, such as those in the limbs, face, tongue and muscles that move eyes.

  • New Localization Technology Makes Breast Cancer Lumpectomy Surgery Easier, More Efficient

    Each year, more than 2.8 million women in the United States have breast procedures that require precisely locating a tumor for a lumpectomy or a biopsy. On the day of the procedure, radiologists traditionally mark that area by numbing the breast with a local anesthetic, inserting a needle into the breast and threading a thin wire into that needle, then removing the needle so the wire remains as a marker for the surgeon. With needle/wire localization process, the wire is then removed during the biopsy procedure.

  • Questions to Ask Before a Hysterectomy

    Many people are confused about what a hysterectomy is. If you’ve been told you need this type of surgery, it is important to understand what it is and what processes are involved.

  • 5 Things to Know Before Getting a Vasectomy

    Even hearing the word “vasectomy” can inspire anxiety or even fear in many men. As any urologist will tell you, this simple surgical procedure is performed on over 500,000 American men each year, and with few complications. Still, it’s vital for potential patients to understand the basic facts about this form of contraception. If you’re considering getting a vasectomy but are worried about what it entails, here are five things you should know,

  • 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.

  • Does My Child Have ADHD?

    Many families have opted for virtual education over the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so parents have been able to observe their children in an academic setting. And some wonder if their children’s difficulty adapting to virtual learning may be because of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). 

  • How Does Diabetes Affect My Heart?

    Americans with type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease and particularly coronary artery disease, which is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. But what many diabetics may not know is why these serious conditions are linked. 

  • Will My Student Athlete Be a Healthier Adult?

    Playing sports as a child can set your kid up for a lifetime of healthy habits. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in five children is obese in the United States. As a result, diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension are rising among children, who historically hadn’t been plagued by these health issues.

  • Growth Charts: What They Mean for Your Child’s Health

    As a parent, it’s easy to worry about whether your child is hitting their growth and developmental milestones. One data-based developmental marker, the pediatric growth chart, is the most commonly used indicator but is also the most misunderstood. 

  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Heart Disease You May Not Know You Have

    You probably haven’t heard of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, but it’s the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in people younger than 35 years old. The condition, which causes your heart muscle to thicken for no apparent reason, is often inherited. You can have the disease and never know it.