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Know Your Risk for Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of death in American women, according to the American Cancer Society, and accounts for more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. And according to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 22,240 women will be diagnosed with the disease in 2018; 14,070 will die from it.…
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Embarrassment Delays Pain-Relieving Hernia Surgery for Those Suffering in Silence
Newswise — Most people refrain from calling attention to the unusual bulge in their lower abdomen. But it could be a potentially dangerous condition that needs to be discussed with your doctor right away. Hernias occur suddenly when a section of the intestines, fatty tissue in the colon, or part of the bladder and stomach protrudes…
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Alzheimer’s One Day May Be Predicted During Eye Exam
It may be possible in the future to screen patients for Alzheimer’s disease using an eye exam. Using technology similar to what is found in many eye doctors’ offices, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have detected evidence suggesting Alzheimer’s in older patients who had no symptoms of the disease.…
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Woodland Heights Recognizes National CPR and AED Awareness Week
Lufkin Texas (June 1-7, 2018) – In 2007, the American Heart Association along with the American Red Cross and the National Safety Council worked collaboratively to designate a National CPR and AED Awareness Week federally and passed a resolution to set aside June 1-7 each year as National CPR and AED Awareness Week to spotlight…
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Woodland Heights Offers World’s Smallest Pacemaker
Lufkin Texas (April 12, 2018) – The world’s smallest pacemaker (for patients with bradycardia) was implanted today at Woodland Heights Medical Center. Dr. Vivek Mangla and Dr. Subramanya Venkata recently inserted the new type of heart device that provides patients with the most advanced pacing technology at one-tenth the size of a traditional pacemaker. Bradycardia…
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Woodland Heights Offering Alternative Option for Atrial Fibrillation Patients
Lufkin Texas (April 16, 2018) – Woodland Heights is now offering patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) an alternative to long-term warfarin medication with a newly approved implant. For patients with AF who are considered suitable for warfarin by their physicians but who have reason to seek a non-drug alternative, the new device is an…
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When Morning Sickness Becomes All Day and All Night Sickness
“Have you tried ginger?” “My friend’s sister’s college roommate was really sick during her first pregnancy, and she swore by sucking on peppermint, you should try it!” “Keep some saltines by your bed; it’s the trick for beating morning sickness!” Almost every expectant mom has heard these and many other “methods” to get them through…
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Colorectal Cancer: Routine Colonoscopies and Early Detection Can Save Your Life
By Mitchell Rubinoff, M.D., Chair, Gastroenterology, Valley Medical Group Newswise — Having a colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer is not on anyone’s list of favorite activities. However, with colorectal cancer ranking as the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, undergoing the outpatient procedure as per the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC)…
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Hallucinations, Full Moons and Coffee? Baylor Sleep Expert Debunks Common Sleep Myths that Might Just Help You Catch Some More Zzz’s Tonight
WACO, Texas (March 2, 2018) – On average, you will spend about a third of your life sleeping or attempting to sleep. For many, this means more than 25 years of your life will be spent in bed. Given this startling proportion, wouldn’t you like to know more about what helps, hinders and happens while…
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Protecting Your Child From Spring Sports Injuries
As families prepare for baseball, softball, tennis and other spring sports activities, it’s important that parents and caregivers are aware of the most common sports injuries and the best ways to prevent them. Recent statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that almost one-third of all childhood injuries are sports-related, and…