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May 14, 2008
Young Adults Bucking A Cancer Trend
Over the last 20 years there have been some remarkable advances in the battle against cancer. For most patients, survival rates are now at an all-time high. But that's not true for one age group.
May 13, 2008
Sanford Breaks Ground In Duncan, Oklahoma
Work has begun on a new Sanford Children's Clinic in Duncan, Oklahoma.
A groundbreaking event was held today for the building, which is designed to look like a castle. Two pediatricians will work in the 8-thousand square foot facility, which is expected to open next summer.
A groundbreaking event was held today for the building, which is designed to look like a castle. Two pediatricians will work in the 8-thousand square foot facility, which is expected to open next summer.
May 9, 2008
HealthBriefs
Diabetes, breast cancer and the contraceptive patch are making health headlines today.
Diabetes
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have arthritis, putting them in a double bind as the pain in their joints keeps them from getting the exercise they need to keep both diseases at bay, that's according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study.
Diabetes
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have arthritis, putting them in a double bind as the pain in their joints keeps them from getting the exercise they need to keep both diseases at bay, that's according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study.
May 8, 2008
New Brain Tumor Treatment
Every year more than 21,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with brain cancer. Unfortunately, many of those people will die within a year of their diagnosis.
May 7, 2008
Meet The Flab-U-Less 5
The battle of the bulge used to be waged in the privacy of one's own home. Weight was just one of those topics not brought up in mixed company. But the obesity epidemic has changed that. You find weight loss efforts chronicled on T-V, in newspapers and magazines, and now, you'll soon find some local weight loss efforts chronicled on the computer.
It's called the Avera McKennan Community Weight Loss Challenge.
It's called the Avera McKennan Community Weight Loss Challenge.
May 7, 2008
New Migraine Medication
A new drug is expected to land soon in KELOLAND pharmacies. It's called "Treximet" and combines two different drugs that have been used in the past. One of those medications is Imitrex. The second is naproxen sodium. And clinical trials shows that combination could be key in quieting migraine pain for many patients.
Most days, Richard Higgins is very active.
Most days, Richard Higgins is very active.
May 6, 2008
Nursing As A Second Career
It's not unusual these days for people to change careers--once, sometimes as many as three times during the average lifetime. Some are looking for better pay. Others are looking for greater job satisfaction. But that job jump isn't what you'd expect.
May 5, 2008
#$%&*@ At Work
While your human resources department might not be pleased to hear this, you should know that some good can come from bad language at work.
May 2, 2008
Managing Multiple Sclerosis
Approximately 400,000 American will be diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis this year. But how the disease affects those people can vary as much as they do.
May 2, 2008
SCUBA Medicine
Scuba diving can be a great experience. Every year, a quarter of a million Americans -- many of them from right here in KELOLAND -- put on a wetsuit and jump in the water to explore the undersea world. But before you schedule that trip to the Bahamas or the Florida Keys, there are some things you should consider for your health.
May 1, 2008
The ABCs of HPV
While many people associated the Sanford Project with pediatric health concerns, the truth is, there are other conditions on the top four candidates list that usually don't involve children.
May 1, 2008
Free Melanoma Monday Screening
More than 1 million new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed this year, making it the most common type of cancer in this country. It's a fact, doctors are hoping to change by increasing awareness and screening.
April 30, 2008
Looking For A Solution For Lupus
Imagine waking up one day with what you think is an awful case of the flu, only to have it last weeks, even months.
That can be the reality for patients with Lupus. But unlike the flu, getting the right diagnosis, or better yet, the right treatment can be difficult.
April 30, 2008
Information Overload Creates Cyberchondriacs
It's said that knowledge is power, but how much is too much? Hypochondriacs are nothing new in medicine, but the information age is creating a new generation of "cyberchondriacs".
April 29, 2008
Hoping For A Cure For Ben
More than one million Americans will spend their day obsessing over their blood sugar and insulin levels because of diabetes. Among them are thousands of children, which may explain why Type 1, or juvenile diabetes, was chosen as one of the top four conditions being considered for the Sanford Project.
April 29, 2008
The Battle Over Bisphenol A
The FDA is looking into whether a cancer-causing chemical may be in many of the plastics we use every day.
The chemical is bisphenol A, also known as BPA.
April 28, 2008
Aging Gracefully
Growing older doesn't have to mean you'll end up hobbling around with a walker. Or worse, in a wheelchair.
April 25, 2008
Why Do Car Seats Have Expiration Dates?
Did you know that child car seats expire? But is it a ploy from manufacturers simply to get you to buy a new one? Experts say no.
April 25, 2008
FDA Conducts Hearing On Lasik Concerns
Each year about 700,000 American undergo LASIK surgery to improve their eyesight. The FDA is taking a closer look at the procedure and testimony included experts and complaints from disgruntled patients.
April 24, 2008
Computer Vision Syndrome
There's no disputing that computers are important to our lives these days. But between the office and home, they could be wreaking havoc on your eyes.
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