In The News
Good Leaders Know: You are Not Too Busy for a Colonoscopy
Good news, colorectal cancer is a highly treatable and often a curable disease. Bad news, hardworking executives fail to find the time to schedule the necessary colonoscopy. It is important to find the time because it is the third most common cancer diagnosed in men & women. Therefore, screening & early detection are essential. The … Read More
Fiber: Beyond the cereal bar
Fiber and Disease In a recent nutrition consultation with an executive, he admitted that he frequently eats lunches and dinners provided by his company. After analyzing these meals, I found that not only was his diet too high in fat, but very low in fiber. Typical restaurant and take out meals severely lack fiber. This … Read More
Community & Clubs: Starting the long journey of caregiving
Hoag Hospital and the Alzheimer’s Family Services Center are sponsoring a spirituality conference on “Navigating the Journey of Caregiving” on March 28. The day begins with registration and a hot breakfast from 7:15 to 7:45 a.m., with the program following from 7:45 a.m. to noon. The event will be held at the Hoag Hospital Conference … Read More
The Cutting-Edge of Spine Care: Building a Multidisciplinary Program From Hoag Neurosurgery Spine
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian launched the Hoag Neurosurgery Spine Program in February 2014. The multidisciplinary program aims to bring specialists together for more efficient and effective care. “The intent was to create a program not around a specialty, but around the spine care service,” says Burak Ozgur, MD, chief of service of the Neurosurgery Spine … Read More
E-cigarettes trend not the breath of fresh air it seems
When a colleague introduced me to the electronic cigarette, I thought it was an ingenious idea. Also known as an e-cigarette, it’s a battery-powered device capable of creating a chemical vapor that is said to deliver nicotine in a less harmful way. My colleague, a smoker for more than 20 years, said this was the … Read More
How Crossing Your Legs Hurts Your Heart
?You eat well, you exercise, and you even get the right amount of sleep (most nights, anyway; no one’s perfect). But chances are, you’ve got some other little habits that are costing you in the health department—without you even knowing. Check out these 10 hidden health risks, and simple ways to fix them. You cross … Read More
Discovery of Woman's Heart Disease Likely Saved Husband's Life
The discovery of a woman’s heart disease likely saved her husband’s life. Two months ago, 54-year-old Kelly Davis had a heart attack. As Davis met with Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian cardiologist Dr. Subbarao Myla in Newport Beach, answering vital health questions, it was discovered that she had 90 percent blockage in one artery and an … Read More
Lauri Delson's Passion Helps Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is something that is near and dear to Lauri Delson’s heart, as two of her three daughters have the disease. Both girls were diagnosed as children, leaving Lauri to navigate their treatment and management plans through their adolescent years. Watching her daughters grow-up with type 1 diabetes was difficult, but what was … Read More
Food As Medicine
Dr. Nadeau is an accomplished physician who brings extensive experience to and the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center as Program Director and Endocrinologist at Hoag Medical Group. While he has many areas of interest, the majority of his recent work, research, and lectures focus on diabetes, obesity, and nutrition. The ideal diet is one … Read More
The Prescription To Manage Your Sick Day
Nobody likes being sick, but as we enter into the height of flu season those with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) need to take extra care. An illness like a cold or flu can cause your blood glucose level to spike very high, so it is important to recognize the signs of an illness … Read More