Every second counts when it comes to stroke treatment. That’s why it’s important to know and recognize the early signs. But women — who are at an increased risk — can have some symptoms that are harder to spot. Getting treatment within three hours of the first symptoms improves ...
Survivorship starts the day someone receives a cancer diagnosis. It continues during and after treatment and on through the end of life. With early detection and highly effective treatments, more people are surviving cancer than ever before. National Cancer Institute data from January 2022 ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: Does taking a medicine to reduce fever hurt? I read that fever is useful for the body to fight off infections. — J.S. ANSWER: There is some experimental evidence that higher temperatures help the body kill bacteria and control virus infections, but the magnitude of the benefit is probably small. Fever is an ancient and near-universal response to infection across the animal kingdom, suggesting (but not proving) a benefit. Studies that compare treating people with fever versus letting the fever run its course haven’t shown a clear benefit to treatment. However, ...
Substance use disorders and mental health problems impact countless veterans. Unfortunately, too many slip through the cracks and never get help. While there are many reasons for this, it is often a lack of early intervention, stigma with addiction and, in some cases, inadequate drug ...
My previous discussion on this subject took place five years ago. I have revisited and revised certain details pertaining to client satisfaction in relation to hearing aids. The subsequent anecdote is recounted with authorization: During a recent service appointment, one of my clients remarked, "I regret not acquiring a more powerful hearing device as it appears that these have reached their capacity for me." It dawned on me that I had neglected to adequately inform the client, or perhaps they had overlooked the fact that their digital hearing aids are indeed digital and adjustable. I ...
WILLIAMSPORT — UPMC staff and leaders were recently joined by mothers and babies to celebrate the addition of a new breastfeeding resource, a Mamava lactation pod, at UPMC Williamsport during a special unwrapping ceremony. The Mamava pod is a private, secure and comfortable space for ...
