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The Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Outcomes (and How to Stay Safe)COVID-19is a crisis that tragically has claimed the lives of thousands people in the U.S. But cancer and malignant disease will claim the lives of 600,000 people across our country this year. At The University of Kansas Cancer Center, we’ve been bal...
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Toby's Take: Surgery, Upside Down and BackwardDr. William Parker’s become known as the “Retzius-sparing Guy” around The University of Kansas Health System and throughout the Midwest, frankly. The prostate surgery’s full name is Retzius-sparing radical prostatectomy.
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Surgery to Permanently Treat Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction, or ED, is common, and the risk of having erectile dysfunction increases with age. In the United States, it’s estimated that up to 40% of men by the age of 40 and 70% of men by the age of 80 have experienced some form of erectil...
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How to Hydrate as an AthleteStaying well-hydrated is important for athletes, especially when outdoor temperatures rise. It’s crucial to drink enough liquids all day long as well as when you’re exercising or playing a sport. Drinking enough water is important for our bodies. I...
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PCKS9 Inhibitors Show Promise for Reducing LDL-C in Patients Who Cannot Tolerate StatinsWhile statins are the therapy of choice for lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, 10-25% of patients can't tolerate them or don't respond effectively enough. Until now, those at greatest...
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MitraClip Provides Repair Option for High-Risk Surgery PatientsPatients with severe symptomatic mitral valve regurgitation who are not good surgical candidates now have an option for mitral valve repair – the MitraClip® delivery system. It's one of several treatment options available for advanced heart failure....
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What’s the Difference Between Allergies and COVID-19?Dr. Selina Gierer, allergist and immunologist, explains how to tell the difference between seasonal allergies and COVID-19.
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Why You Should Still Get a Screening Mammogram During the COVID-19 PandemicDirector of breast imaging, Dr. Onalisa Winblad, explains the importance of regular screening mammograms, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Taking Care of Your Middle School AthleteAthletes learn early on in their careers what it takes to fine-tune their skills and be strong competitors. As young athletes grow, it’s important to make sure they’re staying healthy on and off the field. With middle-school-aged athletes, this mean...
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It Takes a Team to Care for Youth AthletesNo person is an island – especially not youth athletes. Athletes require training, support and specialized medical attention to ensure a healthy life from youth to adulthood. Proper care for young athletes begins with the coach, according to David...