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Posts from October 2011

October 31, 2011

Marie’s ‘I Can’ Beat Breast Cancer Story

Marie is diagnosed with breast cancer and battles the disease with the support of family and friends and the help of the Jefferson Breast Care Center in Philadelphia.

October 28, 2011

High Blood Glucose Levels Appear to Increase the Risk of Stroke

A study published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings reports that people with impaired blood sugar levels, prediabetes and undiagnosed diabetes at higher risk of stroke.

October 26, 2011

A Gift of Hearing Given at Jefferson

Kayla Alshouse got a wish she has held for 13 years, the ability out of her right ear with the implanting of a Bone Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) at the Jefferson Balance and Hearing Center.

October 25, 2011

Trying to Get Where She ‘Wants to Be’ with Help of the Cancer Specialists at Jefferson

Patricia "Pat" Moore fought breast cancer and more with the help of the specialists at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson.

October 24, 2011

Get Your Breast Cancer Questions Answered By Jefferson Breast Care Experts

Jefferson breast cancer experts participate in an online forum to answer questions from the public about breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment.

October 21, 2011

Millions of Women in U.S. Suffer from Chronic Pain

Millions of women in the United States suffer from chronic pain conditions and nearly 30 percent don't seek medical treatment for their problems.

October 20, 2011

Dads Appear Less Likely to Die of Cardiovascular Disease

According to a Stanford University-led study, fathers are less likely to die of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular conditions as compared to married men with no children.

October 19, 2011

Sense of Poor Health Linked to Later Development of Dementia

French researchers concluded that self-rated health could be a tool for doctors to identify older patients at increased risk of dementia.

October 18, 2011

When Does Shyness Become a Mental Health Issue?

A study published online this week in the journal Pediatrics that only a small number who, like me, self identified as shy, actually met the clinical criteria for "lifetime social phobia."

October 17, 2011

Jackie Trusted Her Instincts to Fight Her Breast Cancer

After finding a lump in her breast at the age of 28, Jackie Roth persisted to get treatment and overcome breast cancer with the help of the specialists at the Jefferson Breast Care Center.

October 14, 2011

Allergy Doctors Give Tips on Avoiding a Truly Scary Halloween

The specter of allergies and asthma on Halloween is about more than just food allergies, there are lots of hidden triggers that could cause problems for kids and their parents

October 13, 2011

Exercise, Relaxation Match Medication in Preventing Migraines

A Swedish study of patients with frequent migraine headaches found that regular exercise (40 minutes, three times a week) reduced migraines occurances about the same as medication or relaxation techniques.

October 12, 2011

Eat Your Broccoli for Health

Health benefits of broccoli and related vegetables appeart to be lost when cooked intensely or used in supplement form.

October 11, 2011

A PSA Test Led John to Have His Prostate Cancer Treated

After a biopsy revealed that John had prostate cancer, he came to the multidisciplinary clinic at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals to determine his treatment options from physicians who specialize in prostate cancer.

October 10, 2011

Treating Aspirin Allergy Can Help Seasonal Allergies

Aspirin desensitization at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals helped Beth Moore get relief from allergies and chronic sinusitis after decades of suffering due to her aspirin allergy.

October 07, 2011

Jackie's "I Can" Story on Beating Breast Cancer

After being diagnosed with breast cancer at 45 years of age, Jackie sought out the specialists at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for her treatment.

October 06, 2011

In the Mood for A Bowl of Healthy Soup?

Cool weather makes me think about warm soups and chilis as well as baking some bread.

October 05, 2011

Fall Allergy Season Has Arrived

Fall allergies are here, caused mostly by mold and ragweed pollen, Jefferson's John Cohn MD recommends over-the-counter antihistamines to calm symptoms.

October 04, 2011

Flu Season Is Here, Are You Getting Vaccinated?

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone over 6 months of age get vaccinated for the flu, but many people disregard this including many parents who don't vaccinate their children.

October 03, 2011

Mammograms Still Needed After Breast Cancer Treatment

British researchers report that 10 years of follow up mammograms every year result in a survival benefit for women who have been treated for breast cancer