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PPI drugs are not without their side effects
For years, anti-heartburn medication was prescribed like candy. Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) seemed to cure the symptoms of heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux without any side effects. Or so we thought more than a decade ago. Now it seems as though every year researchers discover a new area of the body that has been negatively affected … Read More
Unlikely love story: Brain cancer brought this couple together
Mark Franklin noticed he was losing the ability to communicate. He couldn’t think of everyday words, such as dog or pen. While working as a flight attendant, Cindy Godshall had a seizure in the middle of a Beijing hotel lobby. Both were diagnosed with glioblastoma, a fast-growing cancer of certain cells that support neurons in … Read More
Early diagnosis gives dementia patients better chances
We're at the beginning of the era of “curing” Alzheimer's disease. No more slipping into oblivion. No more loss of dignity. One day – not too long from now – degenerative cognitive conditions will be as manageable as high blood pressure, a disease that requires vigilance to keep at bay but doesn't rob you of … Read More
Miller: Former NFL players turn to Hoag Neurosciences Institute for comprehensive health assessment
Chances are – if you’re reading this – you follow the NFL. You almost certainly enjoy the NFL. Perhaps you even love the NFL. But do you trust the NFL? Not likely, given the evidence that suggests the actual players don’t trust their own league or their own teams and the widely held assumption that … Read More
OCFA Releases PulsePoint Through Grant from Hoag
The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) released PulsePoint today, a new free mobile app available for iPhone and Android. The app alerts individuals trained in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when a sudden cardiac arrest occurs in a public place in their immediate vicinity. PulsePoint is now available to the residents of Orange County through a generous … Read More
There are good treatment options for the spike in head, neck cancers
HPV is the leading cause of head and neck cancers, but there is good news. Head and neck cancers are on the rise and are due to a new culprit that already affects more than 26 million people in the United States. The oral human papilloma virus (HPV) is now the leading cause of head … Read More
Reducing Unnecessary C-Section Births
You are about to give birth. Pregnancy has gone smoothly. The birth seems as if it will, too. It’s one baby, in the right position, full term, and you’ve never had a cesarean section — in other words, you’re at low risk for complications. What’s likely to be the biggest influence on whether you will … Read More
There is still work to do for those who've survived cancer
Going through a cancer diagnosis is difficult and anxiety-producing. Psychosocial support during treatment is important to help patients recognize and cope with the many emotions and feelings that come up as they navigate their cancer journey. When treatment is over, patients embark on the recovery process while still dealing with the impact of their diagnosis … Read More
Hoag Opens Womanology Center
Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach recently opened a Womanology center, a specialty clinic for pelvic floor disorders. “What's so special about Womanology is that it serves women of all ages, starting with the teen years all the way to menopause and beyond,” Salpi Salibian, director of clinical operations and program development for women's outpatient health … Read More
The Crowd: Ball raises money for Hoag Foundation
Arguably one of the most important community foundations in the Newport-Mesa region is the Hoag Hospital Foundation. At its 49th annual Christmas Carol Ball, which closed out 2015 in style on Dec. 12 at the St. Regis Resort and Spa Monarch Beach, all fundraising records were exceeded as more than 650 guests came together to … Read More