March 6, 2020 by John Fernandez
Tele-Health and Coronavirus: See a Doctor...
Overall, most cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019, or COVID-19, involve mild symptoms,...
Strokes and Pregnancy, Stronger HPV Vaccine and...
Stroke Rates Up for Pregnant Women Hypertension is a growing problem for pregnant women, and the rate of pregnancy-related strokes has increased, according to research...
December 12, 2014 / 3 min read
Protection from Travel Infection
The holiday season is officially here. And like in the old familiar song, you’re likely taking a trip to Grandmother’s house this winter. But even...
December 8, 2014 / 3 min read
CDC: Chance of Severe Flu Season, Toy...
The 2014-2015 flu season could be “severe,” and much of the influenza virus already in circulation has mutated and is affecting even those who have...
December 5, 2014 / 3 min read
New 'Drug-Coated Balloon’ Treats Blocked Arteries
Only days after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new device to help open blocked arteries — without the need for a stent...
November 28, 2014 / 3 min read
Safe Shopping: Clean Hands, Clean Food
Do you know where your shopping cart has been? Researchers found potentially harmful bacteria on 72 percent of shopping carts, with 50 percent of the...
November 26, 2014 / 3 min read
Potential Health Hazards from Energy Drinks, Liquid...
Energy drinks can pose a health risk to younger children who may not be able to handle the amount of caffeine commonly found in these...
November 21, 2014 / 3 min read
Watch Now: Germ-Zapping Robot at Doctors Hospital
(VIDEO: Watch “Magneto,” Doctors Hospital’s Xenex Germ-Zapping Robot in action, and hear why it is making a difference in patient safety.) It may look like...
November 18, 2014 / 1 min read
Personalized Treatments Can Help COPD Patients Breathe...
Innovative treatments are available to help the estimated 12 million Americans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) breathe a bit easier A personalized treatment plan...
November 17, 2014 / 3 min read
Medicare to Cover Lung Cancer Screenings, Eye...
Medicare will soon start paying for annual lung cancer screenings for people at high risk. Eye infections increase. Smartphones linked to injuries to small kids.
November 14, 2014 / 3 min read
Baptist Hospital Receives Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification...
(VIDEO: Sergio M. Gonzalez-Arias, M.D., medical director of the Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, discusses the significance of the Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification) Baptist Hospital joins...
November 12, 2014 / 1 min read
