Hoag For Life
Ask the Doctor – Dr. Antonio Castaneda, M.D.
Q: What is unique about Gynecologic Oncology at Hoag? A: When I was in medical school, I discovered my passion for gynecologic oncology. As a gynecologic oncologist, you have the privilege to be your patient’s provider and champion throughout the entire process, from diagnosis to completion of therapy, providing both chemotherapy and surgery. It is … Read More
Ask the Doctor – Gustavo Alva, M.D.
Q: How can I keep my brain healthy as I age? A: There is no cure yet for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), but we understand its mechanisms enough that we can now offer medications and suggest lifestyle changes to keep people who are at-risk of dementia from ever developing advanced symptoms of the disease. In addition … Read More
Breast Cancer Clinical Trials Offer Innovation & Hope
The treatment of breast cancer gets better every year, more precise, more effective. But to Hoag, better is not good enough. Hoag’s Cancer Clinical Research Program works to improve the tools physicians can use to treat diseases of all types, including offering several innovative trials targeting advanced breast cancer. Hoag has many breast cancer clinical … Read More
Premier Sports Medicine Near You
Orange County has always been a mecca for sports, but with the impact COVID-19 had on pausing sports in California this past year, it’s become increasingly important that individuals and athletes seek care of a medical professional before returning to play or increasing their activity level in order to avoid injury. Hoag and Hoag Orthopedic … Read More
Ask the Doctor – Travis Scudday, M.D.
Q: What are the latest advancements in hip replacements? A: Hip replacement surgery is long considered the gold standard treatment for severe arthritis. After patients have exhausted minimally invasive treatment options, and x-rays have confirmed the deterioration of the hip joint, a joint replacement procedure can be performed as an inpatient or same-day surgery at … Read More
Innovative Treatment Has AFib Patient Grateful for Getting ‘The Best of the Best’
In 2018, Lynda Strait noticed herself getting weak and tired. Her heart would pound at night so badly, she couldn’t sleep on her side. The once-regular gym-goer could no longer make it from her garage to her front door without getting winded. “I said to my daughter, ‘If I have to live with this the … Read More
Hoag Hosts Free Atrial Fibrillation Virtual Community Education Event
More than 3 million people in the U.S. have atrial fibrillation (AFib), and yet, people often overlook – or don’t always recognize – the signs and symptoms. One of the most common types of arrhythmia, AFib occurs when the upper and lower chambers of the heart beat out of sync. This causes poor blood flow, … Read More
New Hoag Clinical Trial Aims to Stop Alzheimer’s Disease
There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but Hoag is joining the world’s foremost researchers in finding ways to slow the progression of the disease – and possibly stop it before symptoms appear. Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute has been selected to participate in the AHEAD study, a National Institutes of Health (NIH) clinical … Read More
Epilepsy Clinical Trial Restores Patient’s Quality of Life
“Imagine having to hang the phone up on your mother to avoid scaring her with your incoherent babbling; randomly smacking your lips as though you’re starving; feeling like you’ve had your freedom snatched from you when you suddenly are no longer allowed to drive a car. Epilepsy introduced these terrifying realities into my life and … Read More
Staying Flu Free
As we prepare for fall and the start of the flu season, Kevin Schachter, M.D., family medicine physician at Hoag Medical Group (HMG) reminds us, “flu season occurs between September and May, so it is not only a winter illness.” Influenza infection is a contagious respiratory illness ranging from mild to severe symptoms. Further Long … Read More