When to See a Doctor for Swelling in the Arms or Legs
Morgan deBlecourt via Duke Health – While minor swelling is common and not usually a cause for concern, swelling that is excessive, unexplained, or long-lasting may be a sign of…
Know the Signs of Stroke – BE FAST
Debbe Geiger via Duke Health – Know the Signs of Stroke – BE FAST While stroke is the fifth leading cause of death, few people know the signs. Use the…
5 Things to Know About Acoustic Neuroma Surgery
Duke Health – Acoustic neuromas (also known as vestibular schwannomas) are a noncancerous type of skull base tumor, which grow just below the brain. Acoustic neuromas (also known as vestibular…
Robot Reduces Need for Open Brain Surgery to Map Epileptic Seizures
Debbe Geiger via Duke Health – A Medical Advance for People with Epilepsy. A robotic device is allowing doctors to pinpoint the origins of a person’s seizures through minimally invasive…
What You Need to Know About Pituitary Tumors
Morgan deBlecourt via Duke Health – Pituitary tumors are abnormal growths in the pituitary gland, a pea-sized organ at the base of the brain that regulates hormones. Fortunately, these tumors…
New Sleep Apnea Treatment Offers CPAP Alternative
Morgan deBlecourt via Duke Health – People with obstructive sleep apnea who haven’t found relief may benefit from a new pacemaker-like device that keeps the airway open during sleep. People…
Why Do I Have a Lump in My Neck?
Morgan deBlecourt via Duke Health – Learn the Causes of Neck Lumps and When to See a Doctor for Care If you notice a lump in your neck, it’s important…
Hammer Toe Treatment Gets People on Their Feet Faster
Duke Health – If your toes are crooked or stiff, you may have a hammer toe. They may be caused by a sudden injury, chronic instability, an autoimmune disease (such…
The Value of Saving Umbilical Cord Blood
Duke Health – Jessica M. Sun, MD, a pediatric hematologist/oncologist at Duke Children’s, explains why you might want to save your child’s umbilical cord blood. What is umbilical cord blood?…
Is Endometriosis Causing Your Painful Periods?
Esther L Ellis via Duke Health – If you experience extremely painful periods, don’t ignore it. It’s important to seek care from an obstetrician-gynecologist as these symptoms may signal endometriosis.…
LASIK: What You Need to Know
Kourtney H. Houser, MD via Duke Health – Chances are, you know someone who has had LASIK surgery, or you may have considered the procedure yourself. Despite the allure of…
Wearable Heart Monitor Increases Diagnosis of Irregular Heart Rhythm
Duke Health – Wearable, long-term continuous heart monitors helped identify 52% more cases of atrial fibrillation compared to usual care, but that did not lead to a reduction in hospitalizations…
Expiring Medications Could Pose Challenge on Long Space Missions
Duke Health – Medications used by astronauts on the International Space Station might not be good enough for a three-year journey to Mars. A new study led by Duke Health…
Some E-Cigarette Chemicals Mimic Nicotine, Possibly Bypassing Regulation
Duke Health – In what appears to be an effort to bypass public health regulations covering vaping products, some tobacco companies have begun replacing nicotine in e-cigarettes with related chemicals…
Study Solves Testosterone’s Paradoxical Effects in Prostate Cancer
Duke Health – A treatment paradox has recently come to light in prostate cancer: Blocking testosterone production halts tumor growth in early disease, while elevating the hormone can delay disease…