When it comes to chronic neck and back pain, surgery is sometimes the best option. But it should be the last option, say James E. Showery, MD, and Cody Tillinghast, MD, assistant professors in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and affiliated surgeons at Memorial Hermann | Rockets Orthopedic [Continue Reading]
Small Incisions, Big Benefits: How treatment for heart valve disease is becoming less invasive and more accessible
By Jennifer Latson Heart valve disease affects about 2.5 percent of the population, or more than eight million Americans, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, causing more than 25,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. It’s especially prevalent among older people, since the heart valves can become lined with calcium deposits [Continue Reading]
Great-grandmother with atrial fibrillation receives groundbreaking procedure to remove need for blood thinners
Great-grandmother Penny Null, 75, is an avid gardener, baker and quilter. On most days, you can find her at home doing what she loves most. She cooks fresh bread from scratch, often two loaves per week. She patiently cares for her huge garden, freely giving out her canned produce, including green beans, creamed corn and [Continue Reading]
How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions Going
By Jennifer Latson It’s easy to commit to healthy lifestyle changes on January 1. The hard part is keeping them going in February — and beyond. So how can we set ourselves up for success when it comes to health and fitness resolutions, and how can we keep up our momentum throughout the rest of [Continue Reading]
Heart attack vs. sudden cardiac arrest: Do you know the difference?
Q&A with Dr. Daniel Hermann, interventional cardiologist, Memorial Hermann Health System According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. There are roughly 800,000 heart attacks reported annually nationwide. Alongside these statistics, more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests [Continue Reading]
Health Safety Tips for Freezing Temperatures
By Alexandra Becker Winter is about to hit Houston—hard—with even a rare chance of snow on Monday. But for those of us used to 60-degree Decembers, a forecast in the 20s and 30s can be daunting. Here are our top tips for staying safe during Texas’ version of an “arctic blast.” Dress in warm layers. [Continue Reading]
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