by erlangerhealth | Aug 26, 2015 | Breakthrough, Breast Health, Cancer Issues, Erlanger News, Women's Health
Breast cancer survivors know the difficulty of a long march through up to 6 weeks of radiation therapy following breast surgery. Now, thanks to innovative new treatments at Erlanger, the journey to health is as short as 5 days, with less discomfort and fewer side...
by By Bill Crowe, NP | Aug 19, 2015 | Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Waiting in a doctor’s office or health clinic can make you feel nervous, impatient, or even scared. Knowing how to talk to your doctor, nurse, and other members of your health care team will help you get the medical care and information you need. Prepare for your...
by By Stephen Cromer, D.O., UT Erlanger Institute for Sports and Health | Aug 18, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When you’re in a hot place or outside during hot weather, headache, confusion, dizziness, or nausea could be a sign of a heat-related illness. And being hot for too long can cause a condition known as hyperthermia (hy-per-ther-mee-uh) — the opposite of hypothermia,...
by erlangerhealth | Aug 15, 2015 | Back, Bone & Joint Health, Erlanger News, Hips, Knees & Shoulders, Men's Health, Regain Health, Women's Health
With any surgery, patients hope for a speedy recovery. And with arthroscopies, it’s possible. Arthroscopic surgery, or arthroscopy, is a minimally invasive procedure in which small incisions are made so that a tiny surgical camera, or arthroscope, can be inserted to...
by erlangerhealth | Aug 10, 2015 | Breast Health, Erlanger News, Stay Well, Women's Health
The most commonly recognized symptom of breast cancer is a lump in the breast. However, women should also be aware breast cancer does not always present with a palpable lump. Anytime you notice something different about your breast — like swollen tissue, redness, or a...
by erlangerhealth | Aug 7, 2015 | Heart Health, Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
If you’re among the 20 percent of American adults who experience heartburn at least twice a week, it’s time to see your doctor. What is heartburn? Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest or throat. Recurrent heartburn is the most common symptom of...
