by John Heise, MD, and Matthew Kreth, MD | Nov 2, 2023 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Vaping is often considered a “safer” alternative to cigarette smoking. But is it really? We’re breaking down some facts in this blog and busting some vaping myths. Smoking is the single most preventable cause of death, killing 8 million people...
by erlangerhealth | Oct 28, 2023 | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Orthopaedics, Regain Health, Sports Medicine
You’ve heard of physical therapy. Maybe you’ve even known someone who saw a physical therapist for a while. But have you ever thought about what it actually does? Well, the answer is pretty much what you might expect. Physical therapy (PT) helps people recover or gain...
by Brett Escarza, MD | Oct 13, 2023 | Ask an Expert, Child & Family Health
Pediatricians might order an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) for your child; at first, it might seem like an extensive, scary procedure, but it is one of the most common diagnostic procedures they order for young patients. Often times a sedated MRI is helpful for...
by erlangerhealth | Oct 2, 2023 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Each year, around 3,500 babies die of a sleep-related cause. While the number is staggering, safe sleep practices can help keep your baby safe and limit the risk. There are a couple different terms used to describe when a baby dies of an unknown cause. The overarching...
by Joseph Oros, MD Specializes in Radiology - Pediatrics | Oct 1, 2023 | Ask an Expert, Child & Family Health
Pediatric radiology is a subspecialty of radiology that deals with the imaging diagnosis and management of congenital and acquired diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. A pediatric radiologist is a physician who has undergone specialized training in medical...
by Jeffery Bennett, MD, MBOE | Sep 9, 2023 | Ask an Expert, Child & Family Health
As kids prepare to return to school, parents and guardians in Hamilton County must ensure their children have gotten all the shots they need to follow the state’s rules and school policies. Shots, or vaccines, are a powerful way to stop and control diseases that...
