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Signs of heart disease or sneaky/silent symptoms of heart disease.  The goal of this segment to remind the audiences of signs and symptoms of heart disease, both the ones they know and the ones they may not thinking about – the silent or sneaky ones, such as extreme tiredness or nausea, pain/swelling, stress and anxiety, etc.

Sensory and motor development is the gradual process by which a child mentally grows, and gains use and coordination of the large muscles of the legs, trunk, and arms, and the smaller muscles of the hands. A baby begins to experience new awareness through sight, touch, taste, smell, and hearing.

You do not have to live with pain or leakage during pregnancy.  Therapy can help with issues that occur during pregnancy, low back pain, pelvic pain, incontinence, education on positioning and reducing tearing and prolapse during labor.  Therapy after pregnancy is important to address continued problems with pain, incontinence, c-section scars, return to sex if painful, diastasis rectus, or prolapse.

The most popular goal for patients after having a stroke or a spinal cord injury is to return to walking as quickly as possible. While many interventions, both new and old, all work towards this goal, the newest research shows that High Intensity Gait Training may be the more efficient intervention for returning to walking.

From Acne to Wrinkles: Treatment for Common Skin Conditions.

Dr. Daniel Sahlein discusses mechanical thrombectomy.

Improve Your Shape: What Are the Benefits of Body Contouring Surgery?

Dr. Vijay Rao discusses the important things you need to know about heart failure.

Dr. Jason Fitzgerald leads a discussion on minimally invasive thoracic surgery.

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is called a “silent disease,” with few symptoms. But left untreated, hypertension can lead to heart disease in many forms, including hardening of the arteries, heart attack and stroke. Hypertension can also damage other organs, namely the kidneys. The good news is that, for most patients, hypertension can be controlled through medications and lifestyle changes. In the past five years the American Heart Association revised its hypertension guidelines, chiefly to emphasize that even slightly elevated blood pressure should be taken seriously due to the health risks it can raise.

Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is quite literally a ‘pain’ in the rear – as well as the back and legs. This degenerative spine condition occurs when nerves in the lower spine become pinched, typically caused by normal wear and tear of the spine. It most commonly affects those age 60 and older. Franciscan Health doctors now offer a new treatment option that benefits many patients – Vertiflex®, which acts as a spacer to reduce or eliminate pressure on the nerves. This device essentially acts as a doorstop in the spine preventing the canal from becoming fully narrow and reducing the crowding around the spinal nerves.

Dr. Otherson leads a discussion on immunity and nutrition. To schedule an appointment with a nutrition counselor: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/conditions-and-services/diet-and-nutrition/nutritional-counselors

Dr. Robert Marino discusses virtual urgent care visits, and when a patient may want to schedule one instead of an in-person visit.

Dr. Sean DeSilva discusses some things you may want to know when scheduling a mammogram.

Why do most people see a dermatologist?

Dr. Aaron Bruns leads a discussion on how asthma specifically effects women.

PCOS affects 1 in 10 women of childbearing age. The exact cause is unknown, but early diagnosis and treatment may reduce the risk of long-term complications such as diabetes and heart disease. First and foremost, know that you are not alone!

The Hereditary Cancer Program provides genetic counseling services to individuals and families who may be at high risk for a hereditary form of cancer.

Dr. Juliana Meyer discusses why skin cancer screenings are very important.