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Released: 5-Apr-2016 8:00 AM EDT
Researchers Seeking Ways to Help Older Adults Preserve Their Mobility
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Mobility is a major issue for older adults, and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center researchers are working with colleagues across the country to help keep seniors on their feet.

Released: 22-Dec-2015 8:00 AM EST
Low-Dose CT Screening Effective in Detecting Lung Cancer at Early Stage in Longtime Smokers
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

The screening is recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and numerous other organizations for people 55 and over with no symptoms of lung cancer who have smoked the equivalent of one pack of cigarettes a day for 30 years and who still smoke or have quit within the past 15 years.

Released: 23-Nov-2015 11:05 AM EST
Holiday Fare May Present Problems for People with Food Allergies
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

During the holidays, the variety and complexity of foods served by friends and relatives can present landmines for people with food allergies.

Released: 2-Jun-2015 2:05 PM EDT
Ultrasound Is Making New Waves Throughout Medicine
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

For decades, ultrasound was employed in only a handful of medical specialties. But today it is being used across the spectrum of disciplines, from anesthesiology to urology.

Released: 8-Apr-2015 8:00 AM EDT
Researchers Probing Potential Power of Meditation as Therapy
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center are examining the effectiveness of meditation as a therapy for mild cognitive impairment and migraine headaches and as a way to reduce pain.

Released: 27-Jan-2015 9:00 AM EST
Gluten-Free Diet Is Treatment, Not Trend, for Those with Celiac Disease
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

For people who have celiac disease, going gluten-free isn't a lifestyle choice, it's a necessity. For everyone else, steering clear of gluten isn't necessarily a good idea.

Released: 9-Dec-2014 4:00 PM EST
Research Points to Need for New Approaches in Treatment of High Blood Pressure
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Recent findings have punctured some long-held beliefs about hypertension, its triggers and effects, and the best ways to treat it.

Released: 9-Dec-2014 10:45 AM EST
Healthy Holiday Potluck and Seasonal Fire Safety: Medical Experts Available
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

A registered dietitian is available to offer delicious, nutritious food ideas for holiday potlucks; and a trauma/burn expert can discuss fire safety and burn prevention as they relate to the holiday season.

Released: 20-Nov-2014 2:25 PM EST
Wake Forest Baptist Offers Tips on Having a Gluten-Free Thanksgiving
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Sticking to a gluten-free diet over Thanksgiving may sound like no fun, but many people don’t have a choice.

Released: 11-Nov-2014 9:40 AM EST
Holiday Fare May Present Problems for People with Food Allergies
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

During the holidays, the very variety and complexity of foods served can make it difficult for someone with a food allergy to know what to avoid and what to try.

Released: 6-Oct-2014 9:00 AM EDT
Body Mechanics Key to Avoiding, Relieving Chronic Lower Back Pain
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Most chronic pain is caused by damage to the discs in the lumbar region. And much of that damage is caused by poor body mechanics – the way people stand, walk, lift, carry, reach, bend, sit and sleep – in which the back is too often flat, not arched.

Released: 19-Sep-2014 2:00 PM EDT
Wake Forest Baptist Offers Tips on Making Healthy Lunches
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Which lunch option would most children prefer: pizza, soda and fries or a PB&J sandwich, carrot sticks and yogurt?

Released: 12-Aug-2014 8:00 AM EDT
Medicine Looking Deeper Into Vital Differences Between Women and Men
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

It is now commonly accepted that there is a biological basis for sex differences in a number of common conditions. And there’s active research into why other conditions occur more frequently in women than men.

Released: 3-Jun-2014 2:00 PM EDT
Acne Can’t Be Prevented or Cured, but It Can Be Treated Effectively
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Recent advances in both medications and approaches to care have significantly reduced the impact acne once had on both skin and self-esteem.

Released: 28-Apr-2014 11:50 AM EDT
It’s Safe to Go In the Water, Just Don’t Swallow It
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

There is nothing better on a hot, summer day than a refreshing dip in a community pool, water park, lake or ocean. However, bacteria and parasites can lurk in all kinds of water and put a real damper on summertime fun unless people practice a few, simple safety tips.

Released: 1-Apr-2014 1:00 PM EDT
Don’t Let Tick Bites Spoil Outdoors Activities
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Warmer temperatures and longer days beckon outdoors enthusiasts and gardeners alike to get out and enjoy the season. However, Christopher Ohl, M.D., professor of infectious diseases at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and medical director of communicable diseases for the Forsyth County (N.C.) Health Department, reminds people to protect themselves and their pets from another springtime arrival – ticks.

Released: 24-Mar-2014 6:00 PM EDT
Liaison Programs Work to Prevent Fragility Fractures in Older Adults
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Well-established and with proven records of success abroad, fracture liaison services – preventive-care programs designed to foster bone health and reduce the risk of bone breaks in older adults – are catching on in the United States.

Released: 12-Feb-2014 12:00 PM EST
Wake Forest Baptist Offers Tips on Administering Hands-Only CPR
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

If you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse, and they are unconscious, hands-only CPR can save his/her life.

Released: 22-Jan-2014 2:00 PM EST
Proper Sleep Is a Key Contributor to Health and Well-Being
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Getting a good night’s sleep means more than you probably think. “I would say the importance of sleep is definitely underestimated by the general public,” said Dr. Sandhya Kumar, assistant professor of neurology at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., and medical director of its Sleep Center.

Released: 23-Oct-2013 4:00 PM EDT
Halloween Candy Doesn’t Have to Mean a Visit to the Dentist
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Cavities and other dental problems develop over time; Halloween candy is not to blame.

Released: 24-Sep-2013 8:00 AM EDT
Sports Medicine Specialists Make Pitch To Prevent Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Numerous studies indicate that approximately half of the sports-related injuries among children and adolescents in this country are caused by overuse. And overuse injuries are preventable.

Released: 30-Jul-2013 4:00 PM EDT
Going Abroad? Travel Clinic Is a Good Pre-Departure Destination
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

A trip abroad can pose various health hazards, depending on the individual traveler’s health, type of travel, length of stay and destination. Visiting a travel clinic before heading overseas can reduce those risks and improve the chances of having a safe, healthy trip.

Released: 24-Jul-2012 1:00 PM EDT
Research in Spider-Man Adventure Similar to Actual Science
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Regenerative medicine researcher says plot of latest Spider-Man adventure isn’t as far-fetched as people might think.

Released: 4-May-2012 3:00 PM EDT
Tanning Addiction Expert Available
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Steve Feldman, M.D., dermatology, conducted the ground-breaking research that found tanning could be addictive because of the endorphins that are released.

Released: 16-Sep-2011 3:00 PM EDT
Medical Expert for Prostate Cancer-Related Stories
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Gary G. Schwartz, PhD, MPH., PhD., Associate Professor, Cancer Biology, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Released: 26-Aug-2011 10:00 AM EDT
Alzheimer's Disease Expert
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center offers Alzheimer's Disease expert.

Released: 27-Jul-2011 4:30 PM EDT
Expert Available to Discuss Wage and Pesticide Safety Violations in NC Migrant Farm Workers
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Thomas Arcury, Ph.D., professor of family medicine at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is director of the Center for Worker Health, which promotes worker and occupational health research and practice. It brings together investigators, health care providers, community members and business leaders interested in protecting and promoting worker health. Dr. Arcury is a consulting editor of the Journal of Environmental Education, and serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences, and the Journal of Agromedicine

Released: 5-May-2011 11:15 AM EDT
Tanning Addiction/Dermatology Expert
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Dermatologist who conducted groundbreaking research into indoor tanning addiction, is available to comment on American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) survey results and potential FDA action regarding tanning beds.

Released: 22-Apr-2011 1:00 PM EDT
Aging Experts Available From Wake Forest Baptist
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

1 Jeff D. Williamson, MD; 2) Hal H. Atkinson, MD; 3) Kaycee M. Sink, MD, MAS; 4) Kevin P. High, MD, MS; 5) Denise K. Houston, PhD, RD.

Released: 11-Apr-2011 10:00 AM EDT
Cancer Research Experts Available from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Below is a list of cancer research experts available from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Released: 28-Feb-2011 11:35 AM EST
Tanning Addiction Expert Available
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Dermatologist at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center who has done tanning research is available to comment about the American Academy of Pediatrics support of legislation to ban tanning by minors.

Released: 16-Nov-2010 11:50 AM EST
Dermatologist Available to Comment on Cell Phone Allergic Reactions
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Cell phone allergic contact dermatitis is becoming more of an issue. Steve Feldman, M.D., a professor of Dermatology at Wake Forest Baptist, published a paper in Dermatology Online Journal in June detailing his findings on this topic.

Released: 13-Nov-2009 3:10 PM EST
Expert on Risks of Alcoholic Energy Drinks Available
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Emergency physician Mary Claire O'Brien, M.D., of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, has done extensive research on the risks and dangers of alcoholic energy drinks.

Released: 13-Feb-2009 1:00 PM EST
Diabetes Research Expert Available
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

The director of the Center for Diabetes Research at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is available to talk about the leading edge of multidisciplinary research to overcome diabetes mellitus -- the pandemic of this millennium. Wake Forest Baptist researchers are studying genetics of diabetes, diabetes in minority populations, diabetes and aging, childhood obesity and diabetes prevention, and applying the possibilities of stem cell research and regenerative medicine.

Released: 24-Oct-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Diabetes Education Experts Available
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Experts in diabetes patient education are available to talk about diabetes prevention and management of diabetes through healthy lifestyle and medication. Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center's Endrocrinology service is ranked among the nation's top 50 by US News & World Report.

Released: 24-Oct-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Diabetes Research Expert Available
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

The director of the Diabetes Research Center at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is available to talk about the leading edge of multidisciplinary research to overcome diabetes mellitus -- the pandemic of this millennium. Wake Forest Baptist researchers are studying genetics of diabetes, diabetes in minority populations, diabetes and aging, childhood obesity and diabetes prevention, and applying the possibilities of stem cell research and regenerative medicine. WFUBMC is ranked one of America's top hospitals for Endocrinology by USNews & World Report.


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