Expert on the Toll of Child Abuse on Victims
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Regardless of COVID vaccination and past infection status, the real measurement of immunity for COVID is the quantity and quality of antibodies each person has. Researchers at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore are offering a glimpse at how widespread, rapid antibody testing may be conducted in the near future. This new testing methodology is 99.5% effective, is easy to use, works and looks like a home pregnancy test and yields results in 15-20 minutes allowing for mass testing, particularly amongst children, older adults, and other populations resistant to blood draws. The researchers say the testing may be the easiest, fastest way to determine if someone needs a booster shot.
LifeBridge Health Chief of Psychiatry Drew Pate, M.D., and Chair of Emergency Medicine Reginald Brown, M.D., say we must be mindful of our physical and mental health during the pandemic. They explain how to do that.
If you have sickle cell disease, you are at higher risk than the general population for severe complications from COVID-19.
If you wear contact lenses, eyeglasses or safety glasses, you may be wondering how to best handle eyewear to protect from the coronavirus (COVID-19) and other infections.
EVALI and other vaping risks: What you should know
It’s important to know what to do and what NOT to do so you can check out the eclipse without damaging your eyes or even causing blindness!
Tips for your daughter's first OB/GYN visit from Dr. Julie Jacobstein, a board-certified adolescent gynecologist with LifeBridge Health.
With the mega-excitement about women's soccer, lots of little girls may now want to play soccer. Kevin Crutchfield, M.D., from LifeBridge Health shares insight about the risks of concussions and things parents should consider before deciding if their kids will play.
Michael Eastman, C.H.T, E.M.T., is a certified hyperbaric technologist and emergency medical technician.
Albert J. Aboulafia, M.D., FACS, MBA, serves as the Director of Sarcoma Services at the Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute at Sinai Hospital. He is a nationally and internationally recognized leader in clinical and research aspects of the care, and treats adult and pediatric patients with benign and malignant bone and soft tissue tumors.
Dieting versus Eating Healthy You get back from a recent vacation feeling bloated due to overindulging on salt water taffy, ice cream, and french fries. You vow to start your diet tomorrow. Cabbage soup versus any of the current popular diets - which diet to choose? Listen to the dietitian – step away from the diet! All diets have one thing in common: they all end.
Kevin Crutchfield, M.D., is recognized as one of the country's leading experts on concussions and their effect on the brain.
Stacey Berner, M.D., the medical director of the Hand and Upper Extremity Center at Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, Md., is one of the country's foremost hand surgeons.
Jeanette A Linder, M.D., Chief, Department of Radiation Oncology at the Alvin and Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute at LifeBridge Health is an expert on radiation exposure, management of exposure and early and late effects of radiation. Linder is also knowledgeable in decontamination and basic disaster preparation and management.
The story of Carlina White has brought new light to the subject of infant abduction. To protect their infants, the Director of Women’s and Children’s Services at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore says all parents need to know and follow these tips.
In the wake of the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Neal Naff, M.D., chief of the Department of Neurosurgery at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, can explain this type of brain surgery and the recovery process.
Sally Pinkstaff, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.E., F.A.C.P., an endocrinologist at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, is available as an expert on diabetes- how it can be prevented and how it is treated.
Most recent studies show that elderly people over the age of 80 often have mixed pathologies in their brains that account for their memory loss and confusion. Very few senior citizens have “pure Alzheimer disease”; therefore, this terminology should be used with caution. It now appears that vascular problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes can shrink the parts of the brain that control memory and can significantly affect at what age elderly people become demented. The following tips may be able to postpone cognitive decline late in life.
What women need to know about having sex after menopause.
Before you know it, school will be back in session. Experts from LifeBridge Health in Baltimore, Maryland want to share some great ways to get your school year off to a terrific start. Please contact us for more information about any of the following subjects.
Summer is right around the corner, and LifeBridge Health experts want to share the latest tips on sun safety and protecting yourself while participating in outdoor activities. Please contact us if you would like to more information on any of the 4 topics listed below.
Heart disease can affect almost every aspect of life- from a change in sleeping habits to the fight against diabetes to many things in between. The following is a tip sheet from the experts at LifeBridge Health in Baltimore, Maryland to start discussions about heart health.
Dawn Johnson Leonard, M.D., a breast surgeon, talks about what women who are facing surgery for breast cancer can expect. Thanks to recent strides in breast surgery, more women can regain a sense of normalcy after breast cancer.
Bariatric Dietitian Expert, Nancy Lum from Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, is available to address nutritional concerns when eating out, handling weight loss plateaus and the importance of vitamin/mineral supplementation.
Despite its popularity in other types of surgery, minimally invasive surgical techniques have yet to gain traction in the field of gynecology. David L. Zisow, M.D., is seeking to change that; he's offering other gynecologists free training in minimally invasive hysterectomy so that more women can benefit from a safer form of surgery that also reduces recovery time.
Jeffrey Lafferman, MD is a geriatric psychiatrist who specializes in outpatient and inpatient services.
LifeBridge Health has experts available to address: 1) Infections and the immune system; 2) Emerging research; 3) Bacteria and viruses e.g. Bird flu, SARS, HIV, the common cold; 4) Detection/diagnosis methods; 5) Outbreaks/epidemics/pandemics; 6) Emerging diseases; 7) Ethics of disease control.
LifeBridge Health has experts available to address questions and concerns related to childhood immunizations and the related issues. Experts are also available to discuss pediatric health care issues, vaccination laws and policy and passive vs. active immunization.
Warm weather is usually the time sports activities are ramped up. Sports can build muscles, strengthen bones and foster agility but sports can have a major downside: injuries.
Tax time and the current economic crisis are causing stress and depression among all age groups. From trying to pay monthly bills to dipping into retirement accounts to the fear of losing jobs, most families are affected. But there is help.
Heart attacks are the number one killer of both men and women, while strokes are number three. Know how to reduce your risks and lead a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Medical experts share advice on how to remain healthy during the winter. Topics include: preventing weight gain, avoiding the cold and flu through hygiene, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and how to safely shovel snow.
More young women are getting breast cancer. This year 11,000 women under the age of 40 are expected to get breast cancer.
Tim Russert's tragic death reminds us how vulnerable we are to heart disease. However, each of us has the power to increase our chances of winning our battles. Northwest Hospital's new Cardiac Rehab Program makes it easy for individuals to get help in one place with stimulating do-able plans.
Summer, though a joyous time can be filled with perils. However, there is no need to stay indoors. It just takes a little preparation to get the most out of long summer days while protecting your health.