Preventing Rotator Cuff Injuries
Morgan deBlecourt via Duke Health – Rotator cuff tears are more common than you may think. About 10% of people in their 50s and half over the age of 70…
5 Steps to Keeping the Aging Voice Healthy
Morgan deBlecourt via Duke Health – As we get older, gradual voice changes, such as hoarseness or vocal weakness, can take a toll on our ability to communicate. But this…
Do I Need an Epileptologist?
Morgan deBlecourt via Duke Health – An epileptologist is a neurologist who specializes in caring for people with epilepsy. Epileptologists have completed an additional one to two years of subspecialty…
When Your Loved One has Aphasia
Meredith Nye, CCC-SLP, MS, via Duke Health – Speech pathologists can help relatives and friends work with a loved one who has aphasia and find ways to communicate effectively. Aphasia…
New E-Cigarette Products Contain Highly Potent Sweeteners
Eric-Sven Jordt, Ph.D. via Duke Health – As of now, neither federal nor state regulations address the increasing presence of artificial sweeteners in tobacco products. e-cigarettes tested by Duke researchers…
Alternatives to Heart Transplant? You Have Options
Morgan deBlecourt via Duke Health – “The good news is there are new therapies coming out every day,” said Dr. DeVore. “We can help find the option that’s right for…
Knee Arthroscopic Surgery for Meniscus Tears
Georgia M. Beasley, MD, MHSc, via Duke Health – The knee is one of the most commonly injured parts of the body, and meniscus tears are often the cause of…
Early Detection of Melanoma
Georgia M. Beasley, MD, MHSc, via Duke Health – Melanoma can be cured if detected early. Here, Georgia M. Beasley, MD, MHSc, a surgical oncologist at Duke Health, talks about…
9 Signs of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Larissa Biggers via Duke Health – Narcissism vs. Narcissistic Personality Disorder Having narcissistic tendencies — like bragging or making yourself the center of attention — are normal when they occur…
Considering Broadband Light Therapy? What You Need to Know
Larissa Biggers via Duke Health – Broadband light therapy uses high-intensity light to repair a range of skin conditions from acne and rosacea to fine lines and wrinkles. But is…
5 Common Questions about Migraines
Morgan deBlecourt via Duke Health – Migraines are more than just bad headaches, and they’re more common than most people think. Here, Timothy Collins, MD, a headache specialist at Duke,…
Think You Have a Hernia?
Debbe Geiger via Duke Health – Here’s What You Need to Know About Hernia Surgery If you’ve got an odd bulge in your belly or groin that you can push…
Does Your Child Snore? When to See a Doctor
Morgan deBlecourt via Duke Health – Childhood Snoring Can Signal Sleep-Disordered Breathing or Sleep Apnea Does Your Child Snore? If your child snores, don’t ignore it. Consistent snoring in children…
5 Facts About Being a Kidney Donor
Duke Health – More than 100,000 people in the United States are waiting for a kidney donation, according to government statistics. Being a living kidney donor is truly a gift…
Choose the Right Artificial Lens for Your Cataract Surgery
Larissa Biggers via Duke Health – Cataract surgery involves removing a clouded lens and replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens (also called an IOL) to improve your vision. However,…
