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The Most Common Misconception About Spine Surgery
The most persistent problem I encounter is not nerve pain or slipped discs. It’s the tenacious misconception that someone can be “too old” for spine surgery when it’s truly needed. Many years ago, it was true that age played a significant factor in a person’s ability to tolerate and recover from surgery. Surgeries were once … Read More
Published On: September 8, 2020
New Deep Brain Stimulation System Improves Quality of Life for Woman with Parkinson’s Disease
“Everyone there, when I go in, they go the extra mile,” she said. “I see Dr. Thakkar every three months, and he is very caring. When I need something, he takes care of it. I never worry about not being able to get a hold of him. I know that with him, I’ve got it covered.”
Published On: September 4, 2020
After Two Painful Years, Spine Surgery Patient Gets ‘A New Lease on Life’
“I went from a bent-over old man to standing up straight like an old Marine,” said Coppock, 73. “I feel good and confident. I know I’m healed and repaired.”
Published On: September 4, 2020
Colorectal Cancer Screening: Colonoscopy vs. Cologuard
When COVID-19 hit, routine cancer screenings nearly came to a halt. Now those postponed appointments and overdue tests will likely result in delayed cancer diagnoses. Now more than ever it’s an opportune time to educate the community about the importance of regular cancer screenings. While we have powerful treatments for those diagnosed with cancer, nothing … Read More
Published On: September 2, 2020
Hoag to “Nurture” New Moms Through Virtual Reality
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (August 25, 2020) – Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian today announced the launch of NurtureVR, a first-of-its-kind program for expectant mothers that uses virtual reality (VR) to augment prenatal education, pain management related to pregnancy, mindfulness and support women through postpartum care. By combining accessible, immersive technology with compassionate, mindful care, NurtureVR bridges … Read More
Published On: August 25, 2020
Cardiac Patient Grateful for Hoag Staff’s ‘Heart’
Robert Fulkerson had worked in health care for more than 30 years, so, as he puts it, “I know good health care instantly, when I see it.” He also knows good nurses, good hospitals and good medical teams. But nothing he has seen in three decades of working as a scrub nurse and an orthopedic … Read More
Published On: August 24, 2020
ER Nurse Becomes Cancer Survivor at the Hospital She Trusts
“The whole team at Hoag Family Cancer Institute, most especially the nurse navigators, blew my mind,” she said. “Everyone was incredible. They truly care. I have felt so connected to every one of my doctors.”
Published On: August 24, 2020
Long-term TARGIT-A Data Support Single-Dose Intraoperative Breast Cancer Radiotherapy
The 5-year results of the TARGIT-A trial have demonstrated the non-inferiority of risk-adapted, single-dose targeted intraoperative radiotherapy (TARGIT-IORT) delivered during lumpectomy to conventional radiotherapy for the adjuvant treatment of early-stage breast cancer. Noting that “TARGIT-IORT has similar long term local control and cancer survival outcomes to whole breast radiotherapy,” the researchers say that “[s]ingle dose … Read More
Published On: August 20, 2020
US Mortality Rates for CVD Have Stalled as Racial Disparities Widen
Gains made in decreasing mortality for ischemic heart disease in the United States over the past two decades have been offset by stagnant or increasing death rates for most other forms of heart disease, including heart failure and hypertension, according to a new analysis. Moreover, stark racial disparities continue to exist within all subsets of … Read More
Published On: August 19, 2020
Shedding Light on the Summer's Best Sunscreens
Which sunscreen works best? The one you use. We’re in the full swing of summer, and with many of my patients hitting the beaches, pools and backyard barbecues, I get a lot of questions about which brand and type of sunscreen to apply. I am always thrilled by the question, as it means that these … Read More
Published On: August 14, 2020