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14
Dec
2023
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11:55 AM
America/Chicago
t how far do we climb into the family tree? In general, the history should include incidents of chronic diseases – such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, mental health issues and alcoholism or other substance abuse – for first-, second- and third-degr ...
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Nov
2023
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10:47 AM
America/Chicago
ntment for a patient who was hospitalized for depression and later discharged. Other students follow up with a patient admitted for with a seizure or stroke. Professors oversee the sessions and provide feedback.For students like Lauryn Eitenmiller, the simulation provided an opportunity to interact ...
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14
Nov
2023
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08:43 AM
America/Chicago
emergency department. Throat cancer. Nearly losing his vocal cords. Radiation treatment. A temporary tracheotomy leading to a soft food-only diet. A stroke. Depression. Relying on oxygen and a cane daily.For Ralph Federle of Alton, Illinois, it all adds up to one message to young people who want to ...
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03
Nov
2023
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
The National Institute on Aging says people age 65 and older are at a higher risk for heart attack, stroke, coronary artery disease and heart failure. Now is the perfect time for people 65+ and their caregivers to arm themselves with the information and supplies needed to keep their heart healthy.Ka ...
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02
Nov
2023
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07:00 AM
America/Chicago
that bump in the number of heart attacks around that time," she says. In fact, many scientists see an increased risk for heart attack and stroke during the days following a time change. In addition, studies show that traffic fatalities have increased as much as six percent in the fi ...
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23
Oct
2023
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09:40 AM
America/Chicago
n 195,000 people are injured every year due to accidents from snow shoveling with the majority of injuries back, head, broken bones, or heart attacks/strokes.While most people won't have a problem, shoveling snow can increase the risk of heart attack because of excess exertion coupled with the cold ...
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21
Sep
2023
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13:26 PM
America/Chicago
hm and electricity are irregular, is not only common, it’s “serious business,” says Abraham Kocheril, MD.Notably, there is an increased risk of stroke. There are several ways to combat this, including a procedure known as ablation. Dr. Kocheril, the director of cardiac electrophysiology at OSF ...
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18
Sep
2023
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14:10 PM
America/Chicago
c electrophysiology at OSF HealthCare Cardiovascular Institute in Urbana, Illinois. All of this brings a big increase in the risk of suffering a stroke. In fact, Dr. Kocheril says AFib can cause up to one-third of strokes.“The atrium, instead of pumping blood, is sitting there quivering,” h ...
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14
Sep
2023
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11:48 AM
America/Chicago
be,” says Dr. Sager. Folic acid can help in other ways too. According to some research, there may be benefits when it comes to heart disease, stroke, cancer and depression.Dr. Sager adds that it’s important to stick within the guidelines recommended by your OB/GYN because too much of a goo ...
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08
Sep
2023
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06:14 AM
America/Chicago
d, you never know if they have not been vaccinated and are carrying diseases like rabies.Heat: Two common heat illnesses are heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Huelskoetter says heat exhaustion generally describes when you overheat. Experts advise to move to a cool place, sip water and put cool, wet c ...
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