http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/RSS.aspxThe Daily Dose @Jeffersonen60{50F25DF1-436E-4786-8898-25D79E2E8D58}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/May/heath-expo-2012-in-south-philly.aspxJefferson's Methodist Hospital is holding its 24th Annual Health Expo on May 19 with free health information and consultations, free health screenings and lots of family fun.Wed, 16 May 2012 16:09:00 -0400{DD35BF43-9A70-4D9E-B13F-FBABB806CAB8}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/May/preventing-urinary-tract-infections.aspxUnderstanding urinary tract infections what causes them an how to prevent them can help you avoid these often frustrating bacterial infections result in more than 8 million visits to health care providers each year.Tue, 15 May 2012 13:28:00 -0400{484B2EC3-88EE-4D80-852B-84115CD13023}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/May/jefferson-nurses-celebrate-heath-awareness-and-service.aspxJefferson nurses demonstrate high personal and professional values in interactions close to home and far away.Mon, 14 May 2012 16:08:00 -0400{2D96DC56-FD53-4C92-875F-753C29C14C14}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/May/active-at-94-with-the-help-of-the-rothman-institute-at-jefferson.aspxKnee problems such as arthritis, torn cartilage, tendonitis or chronic and severe pain in your knees that may require a knee replacement, the experienced multidisciplinary team at Jefferson is consistently rated among the best in the nation for both orthopedics and rehabilitation medicine.Fri, 11 May 2012 15:09:00 -0400{83D91C42-9A52-4CAC-90C3-0369C500319E}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/May/protect-yourself-by-understanding-stroke.aspxStroke is the leading cause of disability and a top cause of death in the U.S., during National Stroke Awareness Month learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of stroke.Thu, 10 May 2012 17:08:00 -0400{DE6BBC5E-DE01-42FE-9372-8C15B1E85C32}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/May/helping-persistent-wounds-heal.aspxThe wound care specialists at Jefferson University Hospitals are experienced in treating chronic wounds and identifying and addressing the underlying factors that impede the healing process. Wed, 09 May 2012 16:01:00 -0400{9AE05885-A625-4554-AD56-FBA6C21718D6}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/May/three-rothman-at-jefferson-spine-surgeons-rated-among-best-in-the-nation.aspxRothman Institute at Jefferson places three orthopedic spine surgeons on list of top 28 spine doctors as judge by their peers, more than any other institution in the nation.Tue, 08 May 2012 15:22:00 -0400{A3E7ABCC-7C75-40E4-A325-8A8D84730E4C}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/May/happy-nurses-week-2012.aspxCelebrating Jefferson nurses for maintaining the highest standards in clinical care and demonstrate Jefferson SCOR values - service excellence, collaboration, ownership and respect - every day.Mon, 07 May 2012 13:29:00 -0400{75205260-619E-42FF-8011-6378E883F7A2}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/May/jefferson-liver-cancer-patient-recieves-a-rare-liver-auto-transplant.aspxA rare liver auto-transplant gives a Jefferson patient with otherwise unresectable liver cancer an opportunity at a cure for her aggressive stage III liver and bile duct cancer.Fri, 04 May 2012 14:22:00 -0400{24C2FD41-1B7B-4836-A21E-82674AC01D1D}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/May/tackling-the-needs-of-older-cancer-patients.aspxThe Senior Adult Oncology Center at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson provides a multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment in elderly patients who often have chronic conditions that complicate their cancer care.Thu, 03 May 2012 14:41:00 -0400{AD97E451-E48E-4282-BA3D-162743F4D431}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/May/fit-at-50-with-the-help-of-bariatric-surgery-at-jefferson.aspxSometimes diet and exercise aren’t enough to lose enough weight to help you be healthy, Jefferson’s Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Program works with patients to help them successfully lose the weight and keep it off.Wed, 02 May 2012 15:00:00 -0400{6E409B64-C470-44DF-8C66-2985023712A9}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/May/three-from-jefferson-bring-woman-back-to-life-on-train.aspxThree Jefferson University Hospital staffers came together to help a woman who collapsed without a pulse on a commuter train last month.Tue, 01 May 2012 17:01:00 -0400{7AD5582C-3902-44AB-802E-74DC698ECB40}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/April/treatments-for-celiac-disease.aspxMillions of Americans have celiac disease, an autoimmune disease that can interfere with nutrients absorption. Learn more about this condition, its causes, and available treatments at a free event on the evening of May 2 with Jefferson experts.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:34:00 -0400{A13BD683-2439-42C3-B71D-5C58AC925707}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/April/new-jefferson-hepaitis-c-center-tailors-care-to-individual-needs.aspxHepatitis C is an often unseen disease that can damage the liver and is the leading indicator for liver transplantation in this country, the new Jefferson Hepatitis C Center offers an individually tailored treatment program to patients.Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:27:00 -0400{54BABB76-69B6-4CAB-A956-159B9280D9A6}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/April/do-you-know-the-signs-of-a-stroke.aspxGet a free stroke screening and risk assessment on May 1 - Stroke Alert Day - and learn the signs of stroke so you can act F.A.S.T.Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:58:00 -0400{BF2A4BEA-55F6-4714-937E-6FF2AD90105E}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/April/colon-cancer-struck-nate-in-his-80s.aspxDiagnosed with colon cancer at 81, Nate turned to the Senior Adult Oncology Center at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson for a comprehensive evaluation of his health to help him decide on a treatment plan for the cancer.Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:35:00 -0400{E854BD99-6CBD-44F2-9A99-EFD06057B64B}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/April/cancer-clinical-trials-at-jefferson.aspxClinical trials are a key method to improve prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment of cancer, so it is important that patients who consider understand the various aspects of trials as well as their rights if they choose to take part in a trial.Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:12:00 -0400{5E4CB1DE-9CC2-43D7-8F54-44E0BC737B50}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/April/online-answers-to-questions-about-cancer-in-elders.aspxOlder people make up the majority of people diagnosed with cancer and often have multiple other health issues that can complicate their cancer care, Jefferson specialists in geriatric oncology are participating in an online forum to answer questions from this group of patients and their families.Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:25:00 -0400{CB6E0437-B20C-4EF2-8143-31AE84663A4F}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/April/treating-lindas-brain-aneurysms-and-advancing-neurosurgical-care.aspxAt Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience Linda received advanced treatment for brain aneurysms and an AVM even as her neurosurgeon worked to advance neurovascular care.Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:43:00 -0400{420CFC0F-4BBA-4EEC-9598-D93C42A645FB}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/April/stop-living-with-overactive-bladder-learn-about-treatment-options.aspxOveractive bladder can be an embarrassing and disruptive condition, but treatment options to help you manage the condition and regain control of your life are available, learn more at this seminar at Jefferson at the Navy Yard.Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:11:00 -0400{0ED0F2A0-6DDE-40B7-9BC0-E269B980D76F}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/April/dont-let-digestive-disorders-drop-you.aspxWed, 18 Apr 2012 14:03:00 -0400{D326CA4B-A9CF-4EA0-BA29-D3EFBF74D957}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/April/free-oral-cancer-screenings-at-jefferson.aspxJefferson University Hospitals' Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery providing free oral cancer screenings to all adults aged 18 and older on April 25 and May 2.Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:43:00 -0400{C9AB79F6-EBB9-4D1F-8EF3-E25B5BE53E01}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/April/colon-cancer-hasnt-grounded-jessica.aspxDiagnosed with colon cancer at the age of 25, Jessica continues to fight the disease and the the young woman also continues to live the life she has chosen.Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:45:00 -0400{66BC7271-E625-4BD6-A4ED-6437F6ADE179}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/April/jefferson-offers-tips-to-protect-and-preserve-your.aspxPeople often take the ability to speak for granted, but protecting and preserving your voice is important for people young and old.Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:07:00 -0400{F3C3C75A-52F2-4BCB-BEDB-91968335B681}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/April/a-cancer-survivors-race-to-the-finish-line.aspxHaving faced Hodgkin’s lymphoma and undergone a autologous stem cell transplant Earl Stout III is undaunted by a three-day, 188-mile longboard skateboard race, he intends to finish the race just like he beat his cancer.Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:43:00 -0400{3654DEDF-B86A-434F-ABA7-8C188AA43C7D}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/April/learn-to-better-manage-your-diabetes.aspxLearn about your diabetes and how to better manage your condition in a free, three-part diabetes self-management education series by the Jefferson Center for Urban Health.Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:02:00 -0400{46219864-0C4E-4A88-B477-D2F18E293700}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/April/pass-on-the-red-meat.aspxEating red meat has been associated with an increased risk of chronic illnesses, but a recent study by researchers at Harvard and elsewhere linked red meat consumption with increase risk of early death as well as death due to both cancer and cardiovascular disease.Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:00:00 -0400{1DAD976D-6790-4AF8-8AC7-8357F51428CE}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/April/treatment-options-for-heart-failure.aspxHeart failure patients at Jefferson to have access to the full spectrum of life-saving heart care that range from drug therapies to advanced catheter-based treatments to state-of-the-art cardiac surgery interventions including transplants.Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:12:00 -0400{F3FB923E-21BE-4E36-B534-77EE007D4F5D}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/April/local-triathlete-Recovers-from-pulmonary-emboli.aspxA rare genetic disorder put Maryam at risk of developing blood clots and at just 27 years of age the triathlete was stricken with life-threatening pulmonary emboli.Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:36:00 -0400{39F37B77-190F-48E3-8F1E-2E67952568C6}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/April/a-subarachnoid-hemorrhage-patients-journey.aspxAfter a cerebral hemorrhage patients are at risk of so-called vasospasms that can cause the blood vessels in the brain to clamp shut and unless the vessel can be reopened with medicine or balloon angioplasty result in stroke or death.Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:57:00 -0400{BFA97ECD-2026-47C3-AEA2-F112316F2B1F}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/April/diabetic-drug-metformin-may-also-fight-cancer.aspxTwo recent studies found that the diabetes drug metformin may be beneficial as a cancer fighting drug by inhibiting the energy production of cancer cell mitochondria which enable tumors to grow and spread.Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:20:00 -0400{E601A63C-A1C8-4C16-8795-FD01692DB796}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/April/are-you-ready-to-dash-for-organ-donation.aspxWith tens of thousands of people on waiting lists for new organs across the nation, join with Jefferson to support organ donation that can help so many people reclaim their lives.Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:48:00 -0400{2C66F5C0-7759-4435-B184-DF10A083482F}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/April/treating-precancerous-cells-in-barretts-esophagus-without-surgery.aspxAfter four decades of chronic acid reflux, the lining of John Gentzler’s esophagus was damaged and precancerous cells were found, instead of major surgery, Jefferson gastroenterologist Anthony Infantolino, MD, director of the new Jefferson Barrett's Esophagus Treatment Center treated the decorated veteran with radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to remove the damaged cells.Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:17:00 -0400{B3BB805B-DAF3-4927-88FF-AA80439AD3CD}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/March/mother-of-three-young-children-fights-colon-cancer.aspxColorectal cancer tends to strike older adults - the average age at diagnosis is 71 - but while the overall rate of colon and rectal cancer is declining it is increasing among people younger than 50 years of age when most of us start getting screenedFri, 30 Mar 2012 16:22:00 -0400{A74412F3-078C-4797-A9C2-A121C94385DA}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/March/workshops-for-cancer-patients.aspxPrevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment are important aspects of cancer care as ares support and education programs for patients and their families.Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:38:00 -0400{F804B56A-8B6F-432E-9EA7-44226F76614E}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/March/same-day-colonoscopy-prep-can-make-screening-easier.aspxSame-day prep for colonoscopy can alleviate some of the issues associated with screening procedure for colorectal cancer and it is hoped, increase the number of people who follow the recommendations to get checkedWed, 28 Mar 2012 14:55:00 -0400{08C94DFC-8929-4864-9155-8F256AF09800}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/March/are-sleeping-pills-right-for-you.aspxA recent study raised concerns about a potential increased risks of death and cancer for people who regularly use sleeping pills, what does the study mean for you?Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:01:00 -0400{AB11C205-0AD9-4407-94BC-1A6F720D4E45}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/March/spring-flowers-bring-sneezing-and-wheezing-for-some.aspxSpring arrived early this year and the fresh buds on trees and flowers popping up can also bring hay fever and other seasonal allergies and new asthma triggers.Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:07:00 -0400{420C5E1D-53D6-4A6D-96A6-541DDD96F61A}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/March/colorectal-cancer-can-strike-before-50.aspxOverall rates of colorectal cancer are declining, a fact that most experts attribute to increased numbers of screening colonoscopy preventing cancers, but for people under 50 the rate of colorectal cancers is on the rise, highlighting the need to pay attention to changes in bowel habits.Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:58:00 -0400{A9AE4098-3577-4D37-8541-7AE57247B835}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/March/an-aspirin-a-day-could-keep-cancer-away.aspxAn aspirin a day could keep the cancer away and maybe keep existing cancer from spreading according to studies published recently in the medical journal The Lancet.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:53:00 -0400{B696FBD2-822B-45FA-BE4E-41DC0FF698CF}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/March/deep-vein-thrombosis-a-silent-killer.aspxDespite 2 million cases of deep vein thrombosis or DVT each year, and as many as 200,000 deaths due to these blood clots that form in the legs and can break free and travel to the lungs and cause a pulmonary embolism, little attention is paid to the problem.Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:32:00 -0400{72B0BD6C-F3C9-4BBD-9CE0-9D9E962B7A81}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/March/how-to-decipher-food-labels.aspxJefferson dietitian Cheryl Marco, RD, gives tips on how to read and understand those confusing food labels you encounter every time you go to the grocery store.Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:31:00 -0400{8B3BDD2D-5708-4198-AE1D-E827C99FD338}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/March/a-good-run-for-a-good-cause.aspxMore than 40,000 people a year die of colorectal cancer making it one of the deadliest forms of cancer, but with current screening and prevention techniques many of those deaths could be prevented.Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:22:00 -0400{C769B8BA-20A8-48C9-8293-5FE8579D1BD3}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/March/jefferson-offers-innovative-option-for-patients-with-salivary-stones.aspxIn a minimally invasive surgery few hospitals perform, Jefferson's otolaryngologist David Cognetti, MD, removes salivary stones from patient’s ducts to relieve the pain and swelling while sparing the gland.Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:57:00 -0400{8FFEDEC8-A396-4783-9719-B4E4DF5BF83D}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/March/colonoscopies-save-lives.aspxDespite definitive evidence that colonoscopies save lives from colorectal cancer, far too few people undergo the diagnostic procedure, especially women, says gastroenterologist Marianne T. Ritchie, MD.Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:49:00 -0400{58297E1F-4F7D-4FFA-A455-54A21F25EA00}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/March/getting-in-shape-to-prevent-colorectal-cancer.aspxGet Your Rear in Gear to prevent colorectal cancer by joining Team Jefferson and others Sunday to increase awareness of the importance of screening and prevention with colonoscopy.Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:10:00 -0400{7586A774-FDED-4209-ACA0-B16CE2A678DC}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/March/jefferson-project-receives-national-recognition-for-community-service.aspxThe ARCHES Project of Jefferson's Center for Urban Health won a prestigious national award as a Program of Excellence by the Hospital Charitable Services Awards, one of ten programs selected out of 197 that were nominated.Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:09:00 -0400{160919C4-B1F3-401C-9D93-4FB3FA382973}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/March/eat-fruits-vegetables-for-healthier-skin.aspxResearchers have found that introducing more fruits and vegetables into your diet is the key to a healthy, younger-looking complexion.Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:31:00 -0400{9AEC7B0A-47D5-4051-ADA2-CE2E5923BE96}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/March/building-a-legacy-of-hope-against-ovarian-cancer.aspxSarah Parvin was just 12 years old when she died of a rare form of ovarian cancer, today her friends and family are raising money to fight the disease in Sarah's memory.Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500{18DA620B-6399-4F09-B506-11A253C27D1D}http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2012/March/concerns-about-high-cholesterol-and-fda-warnings-on-statins.aspxRecent U.S. Food and Drug Administration warnings about adverse events linked to cholesterol-lowering statin medications have raised new concerns about these prescription drugsThu, 08 Mar 2012 15:40:00 -0500