Surgery During Pregnancy for Gallbladder Infections May be Safer than Postponing
Although surgery during pregnancy is often feared, in the case of cholecystitis or acute gallbladder disease, surgery may lead to better outcomes for mom and baby.
5-Aug-2020 8:55 AM EDT
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Nationwide Trends Show Fewer Cancer Patients Seeking Care Since Start of Pandemic
Researchers observe significant decreases nationwide in the number of patients being seen for cancer-related care as the COVID-19 pandemic progressed during the few first months of 2020.
27-Jul-2020 4:40 PM EDT
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Double Surgery Improves Chances for Heart Transplant in Patients with Obesity
Pairing bariatric surgery with LVAD heart surgery may be an effective bridge to heart transplant for obese patients.
27-Jul-2020 8:55 AM EDT
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IUDs Successfully Manage Menstrual Pain in Adolescents with Disabilities
Adolescents and young women with disabilities can stop periods and get relief from distressing menstrual symptoms with IUDs, in the largest study in this population to date.
20-Jul-2020 9:00 AM EDT
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At-Risk Twin Pregnancies Benefit from an Intervention Called Cerclage
New evidence upturns long-held medical practice, showing the efficacy of an intervention to prevent premature labor and miscarriage for mothers carrying twins.
29-Jun-2020 8:50 AM EDT
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Racial Disparities in Surgery Rates for Esophageal Cancer
Black patients with esophageal cancer are less likely to receive life-saving surgery for early-stage disease than white patients.
25-Jun-2020 8:20 AM EDT
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New Recommendations on Genetic Testing for Prostate Cancer
Genetic testing for prostate cancer is still not common. New guidelines show why it's important, and which genes to test for.
10-Jun-2020 11:05 AM EDT
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Coronavirus Linked to Stroke in Otherwise Healthy Young People
Preliminary observations suggest a high incidence of COVID-19 in stroke patients, including younger patients who were otherwise healthy.
4-Jun-2020 9:00 AM EDT
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When the Doctors get Sick with Coronavirus - How Telemedicine Provides an Answer
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A Voice for Mental Health in Academia
One Jefferson student takes to social media and blogging to discuss mental health issues in graduate school, and finds huge community support.
6-Nov-2019 12:05 PM EST
Can Telehealth Aid in Disaster Relief?
24-Jul-2018 4:30 PM EDT
Jefferson Experts Available for Outside Commentary on NEJM Testosterone Replacement Study
18-Feb-2016 3:05 PM EST
February Is Heart Month - Jefferson Experts Recommend Steps You Can Take Today to Protect Your Heart Tomorrow.
2-Feb-2016 2:05 PM EST
Jefferson Experts: What Works for Getting to and Maintaining a Healthy Weight?
An individualized, multi-disciplinary approach is essential, as what works for one person may not work for another.
11-Jan-2016 8:00 AM EST
Jefferson Expert: GERD Is More Than Just a Nuisance
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Awareness Week is observed the week of Thanksgiving, as Americans prepare to indulge in the holiday season. A Jefferson expert warns that GERD is more than a nuisance.
20-Nov-2015 10:05 AM EST
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