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Apr

2024

| 08:59 AM America/Chicago

Laser makes extraction procedure a little less tricky

ocheril says it’s important to break it down step-by-step.Pacemakers and defibrillators are devices inserted into a patient’s chest to help their heart beat. The devices have leads, or wires that deliver energy to the heart. The longer the leads stay inside a person’s heart and blood vessels, ... Read more

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Apr

2024

| 08:00 AM America/Chicago

Hoarse whisperers: Unmasking the vocal sabotage of silent reflux

In November, Today host Savannah Guthrie told the world about her bout with laryngopharyngeal reflux, better known as silent reflux.“My voice has been getting hoarser and hoarser, and I thought it was old age,” Guthrie said.The bad news: silent reflux is a pain.The good news: it’s not a new co ... Read more

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Apr

2024

| 08:00 AM America/Chicago

The kombucha conundrum - The gone-viral tea is OK for most to try, but do your research first

can use kombucha in place of sugar-sweetened drinks, but look at the label for high levels of added sugar. That brings a higher risk for diabetes and heart disease.Dos and don’tsOther things on the checklist to do kombucha right:Don’t drink it in excess, especially if you have preexisting gastro ... Read more

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Apr

2024

| 08:00 AM America/Chicago

OSF radiologist excited to have new FDA-approved tool to treat pulmonary embolism - OSF patients participated in the clinical trial leading to new use for the medical device

s. “The FDA clearance is a major milestone in showing this is a safe and effective option for improving patient outcomes and reducing stress on the heart associated with pulmonary embolism.” &nb ... Read more

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Apr

2024

| 08:30 AM America/Chicago

Glimpsing glaucoma: The silent eye threat

gery or co-morbid eye conditions like uveitis A long use of eye drops or steroids Medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and heart diseaseDr. Solá adds that you should have a checkup with an eye doctor once a year or once every other year starting at age 40. Or, if you’re ... Read more

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Apr

2024

| 08:23 AM America/Chicago

Working to overcome obstacles facing the Hispanic population

ining health care.”Among common health issues for the Hispanic population are diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, which can lead to heart disease, cancer and stroke. For example, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Hispanics are 50% more likely to die ... Read more

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Apr

2024

| 12:54 PM America/Chicago

OSF adds more STEAM to American Heart Association’s anti-vaping/smoking and nutrition efforts

oolkit. It’s fitting that as the American College of Cardiology recently published a new study showing vaping nicotine could lead to an increase in heart failure, one of the new OSF STEAM activities focuses on showing how vaping and smoking cigarettes can restrict breathing.The American Heart Asso ... Read more

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Apr

2024

| 11:47 AM America/Chicago

New treatment provides hope for people with fatty liver

ng their duties.”Cirrhosis of the liver can cause the organ to fail, making a transplant necessary. Liver issues can also mean an increased risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer, particularly breast and colon cancer.Learn more about fatty liver disease and other gastroenterology care on the OSF ... Read more

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Apr

2024

| 08:02 AM America/Chicago

Back to the stone age

Greg Ward, MD, has a history lesson.Thousands of years ago, he says humans used to kill a wild animal and eat well for a couple days. Then, they may go a few days or more without fatty meat. The gallbladder would be well at work. The organ stores bile, which helps absorb fat and keep you nourished.T ... Read more

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Apr

2024

| 15:03 PM America/Chicago

Beating spinal stenosis struggles

He calls himself “semi-retired,” but Avon Morgan is still looking forward to brighter days ahead.The 72-year-old from Champaign, Illinois, is living with spinal stenosis. The bad news: the ailment often does not come with symptoms at first, and there’s no sure-fire way to prevent it. The good ... Read more