Articles tagged with 'surgery' | OSF HealthCare

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2024
March
27,
2024
| 10:15 AM America/Chicago
April is esophageal cancer awareness month.  Screening isn’t common for this cancer, so experts say it’s important to watch for symptoms, which can mimic heartburn.
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March
19,
2024
| 09:43 AM America/Chicago
Lifestyle changes are the best medicine for this digestive tract issue.
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March
15,
2024
| 12:12 PM America/Chicago
From head to toe and some other issues you may not think about, here's what kids and adults need to know about wrestling injuries.
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March
08,
2024
| 11:06 AM America/Chicago
OpenSurg, Inc., a cutting-edge health care technology company headquartered in Chicago and with offices in Peoria, has announced a significant milestone in its mission to enhance patient safety and streamline operating room processes.OpenSurg
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February
23,
2024
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
Anal and rectal cancer occur in parts of the body near each other, and they both have prevention steps and time-tested treatments.
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February
20,
2024
| 14:32 PM America/Chicago
Two nurses will be part of a new start-up company that will license a cloud-based platform with a database of medical implants and instructions for disabling them before surgery.
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January
31,
2024
| 12:55 PM America/Chicago
Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg recently revealed a prostate cancer diagnosis. It's a reminder that the disease is manageable when caught early.
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January
24,
2024
| 08:07 AM America/Chicago
A range of treatments can give car crash survivors with neck pain hope for a normal life.
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2023
December
28,
2023
| 10:59 AM America/Chicago
During the winter sports season, it's important to know the types of ankle injuries and how to treat them.
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December
20,
2023
| 11:04 AM America/Chicago
What we eat on a daily basis is the biggest risk factor for developing heart disease, says one OSF cardiothoracic surgeon.
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November
15,
2023
| 08:37 AM America/Chicago
During holiday eating, you may encounter reflux. It's painful and annoying in mild cases and can necessitate surgery in advanced instances.
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November
07,
2023
| 10:02 AM America/Chicago
Experts say young athletes devoting to one sport year-round can suffer overuse injuries and burnout.
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November
02,
2023
| 09:06 AM America/Chicago
Enjoy holiday meals and don't overeat, says one OSF physician. It’s not a race.
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October
30,
2023
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and ulcers are an example of why the disease should be treated early.
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October
12,
2023
| 08:31 AM America/Chicago
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, experts are reframing the thinking about treatment of the disease: it doesn’t have to mean loss of your breasts.
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September
19,
2023
| 10:44 AM America/Chicago
ACL injuries are possible in fall sports. While they can happen out of nowhere, hear how you can be proactive to protect your body.
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July
31,
2023
| 10:00 AM America/Chicago
To mark World Lung Cancer Day on August 1, health care providers are talking about risks and who should get screened.
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July
24,
2023
| 07:44 AM America/Chicago
Gum disease from poor oral hygiene can impact other body parts.
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June
28,
2023
| 09:06 AM America/Chicago
Certain grades and sports require a back-to-school physical. But it's a good idea to get a checkup every year.
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June
13,
2023
| 15:27 PM America/Chicago
Knowing how to tackle asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease  (COPD) is especially important during summer when smoky air and allergens come out to play.
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May
05,
2023
| 07:54 AM America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare is investing in an ambulatory surgical center in Champaign, Illinois, as part of its strategic growth plan in the community.The joint venture will see OSF partner with Sid Rohrscheib, MD, an independent general surgeon who currently
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May
02,
2023
| 09:00 AM America/Chicago
Technology to fight against breast cancer is improving. Hear what breast health resources are offered at OSF HealthCare.
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April
10,
2023
| 16:59 PM America/Chicago
Patient navigators not only help with care but make sure life-saving appointments aren’t missed.
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March
24,
2023
| 08:37 AM America/Chicago
A sports hernia is different than a hernia suffered in everyday life. But each should be taken seriously.
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March
13,
2023
| 10:36 AM America/Chicago
First responders may not live as long as others due to the stress of the job. OSF HealthCare wants to change that by educating about screenings.
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March
13,
2023
| 09:30 AM America/Chicago
Couples who sleep in the same bed but are not getting that coveted seven to eight hours of shut eye can slumber with some degree of separation.
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February
23,
2023
| 12:56 PM America/Chicago
Patrick Mahomes reinjured a high ankle sprain in Super Bowl 57. It's a reminder to follow the right steps to heal a sprain.
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February
15,
2023
| 14:31 PM America/Chicago
Approved by the FDA in 2011, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or TAVR, deals with a thickened aortic valve in the heart that can’t fully open.
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January
31,
2023
| 10:09 AM America/Chicago
New childhood obesity guidelines from the AAP include medication and surgery. An OSF HealthCare dietician says families should be all in with their plan.
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2022
October
20,
2022
| 10:52 AM America/Chicago
While a small amount of women will choose a C-section long before birth, health care providers prefer to perform them only when medically necessary.
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