WILLIAMSPORT — New robotic technology is now available at UPMC Williamsport, providing a minimally invasive approach to diagnose lung cancer. Ganga Ranasuriya, M.D., pulmonologist, UPMC Williamsport, recently performed the first procedures at UPMC Williamsport using the Ion by ...
STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health has introduced Kavita Goyal, MD, as a primary care and weight management provider. Dr. Goyal knew from a young age that she wanted to be a doctor. “When I was in 7th grade, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer,” she shared. “I remember ...
JERSEY SHORE — Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital’s orthopaedics team recently performed the hospital’s first Mako robotic-assisted joint surgery, a first for the Jersey Shore area. The total knee replacement was done as an outpatient procedure and was performed by James Piper, MD, orthopaedic surgeon. The patient went home to recover and has been doing very well since the surgery, according to the care team. “Offering Mako at Geisinger Jersey Shore gives patients access to cutting-edge technology in joint replacement surgery in a place that is close to home, not at a giant ...
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. An estimated 10 percent of Americans are living with diabetes — that’s about 38.4 million people. Diabetes is classified in two ways — Type 1 and Type 2. Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes cause similar symptoms and need lifelong management after ...
Stress is a powerful thing. In small doses, it can motivate you to ace that presentation at work or land your dream job. However, if left unchecked for a long time, stress is anything but motivating. So what’s really going on when you’re stressed? And how can paying attention to your ...
One in 16 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime. As the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., lung cancer is a serious threat, but early detection and treatment can save lives. Most early-stage cases of lung cancer are either asymptomatic or show minimal ...
