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Minimally Invasive Treatments: The Future of Heart Health
Technology advancements and new medications are making a huge difference in coronary disease, allowing patients to delay heart procedures. However, for patients who may need a cardiac procedur...
The Importance of Heart Health for Women
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the U.S. Early detection and treatment could save many lives but requires going farther and deeper than the accepted approach. To hel...
Life After a Cardiac Event: An Athlete’s Story
Athletes require a strong heart to maintain the high level of physical activity they perform frequently, but heart disease, including those passed down from family, can prevent them from doing...
Joint Pain in Young Adults
Although the risk for severe joint pain increases as you age, joint pain can happen at any age, especially in those who are very active or involved in sports. In this podcast, Dr. Wassef will ...
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Pain Management Tips to Avoid Back Pain
We use our necks and backs daily to perform tasks throughout the day such as lifting, sitting, walking, and resting. If these tasks are performed with improper form or posture, it can cause ch...
Innovative Radiation Therapy Offers Targeted Approach to Advanced Prostate Cancer
Dr. Linda Chan explains a new PSMA PET Scan study that is revolutionizing care at MemorialCare Cancer Institute for prostate cancer patients whose cancer has metastasized. The scan’s ability...
Severe Low Back Pain? It Could Be Sacroiliitis
Back pain can be a debilitating condition, making it hard to complete everyday activities and decreasing one’s quality of life and it can be very difficult to diagnose since it can be caused...
How to Approach the Topic of Sexual Orientation with Your Teen
Adolescence is a time when children begin to mature and experience mental and physical changes. As these changes begin, some adolescents may start to question their sexuality. Unfortunately, t...
Menopause & Hormone Replacement Therapy
In this interview, listeners will gain valuable insights into the diverse treatment options available to women facing the challenges of menopause. The discussion will also delve into hormone r...
AFib Awareness – Don’t Let AFib Get in the Way of Doing the Things You Love
September marks National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month, a critically important time to raise awareness for this life-threatening arrhythmia. Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFi...
Vaginal Births After Caesarean (C-section) VBACs – Key Advice for Mothers
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) refers to the vaginal delivery of a baby after a previous delivery by cesarean section. For many people, VBAC can be a safe and successful delivery option. ...
Nutrition During Cancer Treatment
Clinical Nutrition Supervisor, Crystal Vila RD, CNSC, CLT discusses the importance of nutrition during cancer treatment, what patients may experience, nutritional recommendations and resources...
The Effect that Too Much Screen Time Can Have on Children’s Physical and Mental Health
Excessive screentime can have a negative effect on a child’s physical and mental health. Dr. Pal will discuss how too much screen time can result in depression, anxiety, mood and emotional d...
Menopause and Pelvic Pain – Is There a Connection?
Menopause is a natural part of the aging process. Perimenopause and menopause are triggered by hormones that fluctuate and decrease. A common symptom often associated with hormonal changes is ...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease(IBD) and Kids – Recognizing the Symptoms
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic disease that describes conditions characterized by chronic inflammation of gastrointestinal tract of patients. IBD is usually diagnosed early, since...
How Does Cystic Fibrosis (Cystic Fibrosis) Affect Children?
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs and digestive system. Cystic fibrosis requires daily care to manage, but improvements in screening and treatments ...
Why Choose the MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute
The MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute at Long Beach Medical Center offers the latest in advanced technologies, nationally recognized physicians, and innovative treatments to provide the co...
How to Slow Down Aging
As people age, the body begins to run less efficiently and problems start to become more frequent, both internally and externally. Aging is a part of life, but one can undergo different medical ...
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How to Stay Safe from RSV
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season started earlier this year, most likely due to isolation experienced during the pandemic. Learn tips on how to identify if your child has RSV, how to mana...
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Nipple and Areola Preserving Mastectomies
Oncoplastic procedures have really taken off, specifically, nipple- and areola preserving mastectomies. Find out the benefits of nipple and areola preserving mastectomies and learn which candida...
Medicare and Open Enrollment
As one is reaching Medicare eligibility you are bound to have a lot of questions. How do you know which Medicare Part is right for you? MemorialCare’s Medicare Education Specialists have resou...
Halloween Safety Tips
As Halloween approaches, children will be out trick or treating again. There are tips for parents to help ensure their children stay safe and healthy while they are out enjoying the holiday fest...
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What is PCD?
Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare genetic condition that can lead to chronic lung, ear and sinus infections, along with other disorders in children and adults. Just a few hospitals in a...
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Benefits of Quitting Nicotine
According the CDC, people who smoke cigarettes are 15 to 30 times more likely to get lung cancer or die from lung cancer than people who do not smoke. Kitty Campuzano, BSN, ONC will discuss the b...
Dispelling Myths about the COVID-19 Vaccination for Kids
Previously, it was less common for kids to get seriously ill from COVID-19, but with the recent Delta variant, there have been an increase in cases among children, as well as an increase in hosp...
Skin Cancer Awareness
Dr. Evans discusses skin cancer symptoms, causes and prevention.
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Pain Management & Keeping Your Joints Healthy
The CDC estimates that more than 15 million Americans suffer from severe joint pain. This pain can limit a person’s ability to perform basic functions and compromise their quality of life.
New Advancements in the Treatment of Shoulder Arthritis
Dr. Sohn discusses new advancements in the treatment of shoulder arthritis.
Men Die Five Years Earlier Than Woman, On Average
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men in the United States, on average, die 5 years earlier than women and die at higher rates from the three leading causes of death, ...
COVID-19 Induced Strokes & Other “Long-Hauler” Neurological Side Effects
Nationwide, thousands of people are experiencing strokes following a COVID-19 infection –especially younger people who don’t typically experience strokes. The experts in the Comprehensive St...
COVID-19’s Effects on a Child’s Heart
Researchers have learned that children who have been infected with COVID-19 can later experience cardiac effects due to Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C), which can occur weeks after e...
MR-guided Focused Ultrasound Treatment for Essential Tremor Patients
Essential Tremor (ET) affects about 10 million Americans. ET is a neurological condition causes shaking of the hands, head and voice, but it can also cause the legs and trunk to shake. It’s ...
Children Need Health Care Designed for their Unique Needs
Many illnesses affect kids differently, which is why a children’s hospital is so important. Children need health care designed for their unique needs that is delivered by specially trained cli...
Severe Asthma Takes More than Standard Treatments to Manage
One in 13 individuals has asthma, and severe cases are increasing as more people develop allergies, which commonly trigger asthma. To address this rising health challenge, Miller Children’s & ...
Leaky Bladder Causes and Treatments
Dr. Jennifer Gruenenfelderm discusses leaky bladders, their causes, and ways to treat them.
Pregnancy During Flu Season in the Era of COVID-19
For expectant mothers, staying safe during the era of COVID-19 and flu season is essential for maintaining a healthy pregnancy. Though pregnant women do not seem to be at increased risk for cont...
New Groundbreaking Method for Carotid Disease Patients: Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR)
Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) is a new option for patients with carotid artery disease considered to be at high-risk for the conventional operative approach. Antonio J Covarrubias...
The Importance of Preconception Planning
Dr. Rachael Lopez discusses how couples should prepare for preconception planning.
Gene Mutation: The Importance of Genetic Testing
Genetic Counselor Maggie McDuffee, MS, CGC and Genetic Counselor Taylor Cain, MS, CGC discuss why a patient may be referred to genetics, what to expect in a genetic counseling appointment, and th...
BE F.A.S.T: Know the Warning Signs of Stroke
Karen Forhane, DNP, RN, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Manager of the Neuroscience Institute and ICU Nurse Practitioner program, and Jana Swauger, RN Stroke Program Coordinator, discuss the sign...
Joint Replacement Surgery: Improving Patient Outcomes with Precision Technology
Each year, millions of people live with chronic joint pain and delay joint replacement surgery. If you’ve been hesitant to undergo joint replacement, learning about Mako™ Robotic-Arm Assiste...
Revolutionary Robotic Navigation Technology for Spine Surgery
Dr. Amandeep Bhalla, MD, orthopedic surgeon at the Spine Center at Long Beach Memorial Hospital, discusses the robotic navigation technology Excelsius GPS and how it is revolutionizing spine sur...
Revolutionizing the Treatment of Valve Disease
Dr. Mark Sakwa, Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery at MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute, and Medical Director of Adult Cardiovascular Surgery at MemorialCare & Vascular Institute at Long Beac...
Importance of Healthy Sleep in Children & Teens
Teens typically don’t get enough healthy sleep. In today’s culture, it’s common for teens to skimp on sleep because of their overloaded schedules and time spent on digital devices. And for...
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure: Diagnosis, Symptoms and Treatment Options
According to the American Heart Association, more than a quarter of the population has a hole in their heart, for most it causes no adverse health effects, and majority of those affected don't e...
New Treatments for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Jeffrey Altshuler, MD, discusses news treatments for thoracic aortic aneurysm, as well as symptoms, diagnosis, and recovery from the condition.
What You Need to Know About Vaping
As of October 22, 2019, 1,604* cases of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI) have been reported to CDC from 49 states and 34 deaths have been confirmed in 24 states...
Skull Base Brain Tumors
Jason A. Liauw, MD, and Ashley E. Balaker, MD, discuss skull base brain tumors, covering the causes, potential symptoms, treatment options, and recovery. They also share information about the ne...
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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Interventional Cardiologist, Sanjiv Patel, MD, discusses transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a minimally invasive procedure that allows the aortic valve in the heart to be replaced wi...
Radiosurgery Program at The MemorialCare Cancer Institute at Saddleback Medical Center
Linda Chan, MD, discusses the Radiosurgery Program at The MemorialCare Cancer Institute, explaining what radiosurgery is, common side effects, benefits, and other radiation treatment options.
Vestibular Disorders
Physical Therapist, Mitchell Tsurudome, discusses balance and vestibular (inner ear) disorders in patients, advances in physical therapy treatment options, and program offerings available at Ora...
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The Future is Here with the ExactechGPS® Shoulder Application
MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center is the only hospital in Los Angeles County with the ExactechGPS® Shoulder Application system for shoulder replacement surgery. The system allows surgeons ...
Double Mastectomies: When Are They Necessary?
A recent study found that about half of women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer considered having a double mastectomy and one in six had the surgery, including many women who were at lo...
Anterior Approach to Hip Replacement
Dr. Kim discusses the anterior approach to hip replacement, an alternative to traditional posterior hip replacement.
Shrug Off Shoulder Pain for Good: Advances in Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Roughly 53,000 people in the U.S. have shoulder replacement surgery each year. Orthopedic Surgeon and Medical Director of the Total Shoulder Replacement Program at the MemorialCare Joint Replace...
Is Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing Right for You?
Molly Lehman, MS discusses how Consumer-based genetic testing, like 23andMe, are allowing consumers to access genetic results for health conditions, including the BRCA mutation that puts women at...
How to End Joint Pain
Dr. Duggan and Dr. Porat discuss how to end joint paint and get back to living an active lifestyle, pain-free.
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Better Nutrition in the New Year: Setting Yourself up for Success
Dietician Gretchen Perea, M.S., R.D answers some common nutrition questions and discusses simple tips for healthy eating.
More than Just a Heartbeat: The Truth about Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
Left untreated, atrial fibrillation, or AFib, can cause life-threatening complications, such as stroke or heart failure. For millions of people, a steady and predictable heartbeat has been repla...
The Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Rahul Sharma, DO discusses abdominal aortic aneurysm and how to treat this condition.
Kidney Stones: Symptoms, Risk Factors and Treatment Options for Patients
According to the National Kidney Foundation, more than half a million people go to emergency rooms for kidney stone problems annually. Approximately one in ten people will have a kidney stone du...
5 Tips to Prevent Kids from Getting Sick at School
Does it feel like your child is sick all the time? When you child spends and extended amount of time indoors and is around other kids at school, it increases the chances of them getting a cold o...
CyberKnife: Leading-Edge Treatment for Prostate Cancer Patients
According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men. Sixty-five percent of all prostate cancers are found in men ages 65 – 69....
The Importance of Mammograms
Dr. Caldwell discusses the importance of getting regularly scheduled mammograms, and the difference between traditional 2D mammograms and 3D tomosynthesis mammography.
Stop the Bleed Campaign
In the early moments after natural and/or intentional trauma, bystanders are often present before the arrival of first responders. Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children’s & Women’s e...
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Exercise and Sports-Related Injuries: Protecting your Joints from Long-Term Damage
Activity and exercise are essential to overall health and wellness. With millions of youth and adults incorporating exercise and sports into their daily fitness regimen, injuries are bound to oc...
Natural Childbirth
In this podcast, Amy C. Peters, DO discusses important aspects of natural childbirth.
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Chronis Sinusitis – When It’s More than a Stuffy Nose
According to the CDC, more than 26 million adults in the U.S. suffer from painful chronic sinusitis. Otolaryngologist, Kathy Yu- Syken, MD, FACS, discusses how this condition is developed, how...
The Importance of Acting F.A.S.T When Stroke is Suspected
Dr. Raychev discusses stroke symptoms and what to do if you suspect stroke.
Reducing Stress and Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
Stress can have damaging effects on physical, mental and emotional health, especially if it becomes chronic. Stressful emotions can suppress immune, digestive, sleep and reproductive systems, wh...
Mako Robotic-Arm Surgical System for Precise Joint Replacement
The demand for hip and knee joint replacement is expected to rise significantly over the next decade in the U.S. The Mako Robotic-Arm Surgical System is the latest advancement in robotic-assiste...
Not Too Young for Joint Replacement
In the past, many people younger than 50 interested in joint replacement surgery were told to wait, despite the fact that their quality of life suffered as a result of joint pain. In this podc...
MonaLisa Touch: The New Laser Treatment for Vaginal Rejuvenation
MemorialCare Medical Group OBGYN, Dr. Gerardo Bustillo, shares information about MonaLisa Touch Laser Rejuvenation, an effective vaginal rejuvenation technology is used to treat women suffering ...
What Pediatricians Want Parents to Know about the Flu
Influenza also commonly known as the flu, is a serious respiratory disease. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year roughly 200,000 Americans are hospitalized...
Understanding Kidney Disease
What is the function and purpose of your kidneys? Nephrologist, Dr. Gaytri Gandotra discusses kidney disease basics, the signs and symptoms of kidney disease, the relationship between kidney d...
Identifying Serious Anxiety in Your Child
Anxiety is treatable, but 80 percent of kids with a diagnosable anxiety disorder are not getting treatment. Anxiety is a normal part of childhood, and every child goes through phases, which is n...
Trans Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Trans Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure is for people who have been diagnosed with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis and are at intermediate or greater risk for open heart surgery. Li...
Treating Congenital Heart Disease
Each year, approximately 40,000 babies are born in the United States with a congenital heart defect – making it America’s most common birth defect. Listen in as Saar Danon, MD, medical dir...
Women’s Heart Disease Facts: Knowing the Signs and Symptoms
It’s a fact that women are more likely to die from heart disease than men. Cardiovascular disease and stroke cause one in three women’s deaths each year, with an estimated 44 million wom...
The Importance of a Low C-Section Rate and Benefits of Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center has the lowest C-Secton rate in Orange County. In this podcast, Tasha V. Kalra, MD discusses the importance of a low c-section rate and benefits of VBAC...
Not Too Young for Joint Replacement
In the past, many people younger than 50 interested in joint replacement surgery were told to wait, despite the fact that their quality of life suffered as a result of joint pain. In this podc...
An Introduction to Acupuncture
According to a National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) that looked at a five-year period, acupuncture is one of the treatments that is on the rise. Researchers found that by the study's completi...
Chronic Nasal Drip and Nasal Allergies - What You Need to Know
Dr. Cho is here to discuss symptoms and treatment of nasal allergies and chronic nasal drip.
Relief for Low Back Pain
Low back pain is among the most common painful disorders among adults of all ages. Knowing the most common causes of low back pain and when to seek treatment is essential. Dr. Stephen Huo disc...
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Survivorship: Caring for Children with Cancer Throughout Their Journey
Jonathan Jaques Children’s Cancer Center (JJCCC) at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach doesn’t stop caring for patients with cancer and their families once their treatment...
Who Needs HPV Vaccinations and Why
Human papilloma virus, also known as HPV, vaccinations protect men and women against cancers and infections.
Know the Signs and Symptoms of Sepsis
Sepsis in your body’s toxic or severe response to an infection and is a medical emergency. Listen in to Jennifer Castro, RN, MSN, to learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of sepsis,...
Easing Transitions - Preparing Teens for the Adult Health Care Setting
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than half of American youths with chronic conditions, such as childhood cancer or cystic fibrosis, do not receive the support they need to t...
Lung Cancer Screening: Is it Right for You?
Lung cancer is most treatable when it is identified in the earliest stages. For high-risk individuals, a low-dose CT lung scan is designed to detect signs of lung cancer even before symptoms are...
Trauma Centers Empower Communities and Save Lives
The Long Beach Memorial Emergency Department (ED) treats more than 100,000 patients each year with 1,600 of those patients being treated by the Trauma Center. Desiree Thomas, RN is here today ...
New Dietary Guidelines: What You Need to Know
What is an Advanced Health Care Directive, and why is it important that everyone fills one out? Join, Shannon Libbrecht, Coordinator of Clinical Nutrition Services at Saddleback Memorial Medic...
How to Help Prevent Injuries in Running
With statistics stating that over 64 million Americans jogged or ran for exercise in 2016, it’s inevitable that many of them sustained injuries as a result. Jeffrey Lai, MD is here to discuss...
Considering Spine Surgery? What to Know for Those Seeking Relief from Pain
Having a spine issue is more than just having a bad back or neck. Fewer than 5 percent of people with back pain are good candidates for surgery, yet for patients with serious structural problems...
Is Your Child At Risk for a Stroke?
It’s a myth that only older adults have strokes. A stroke can happen to anyone at any time, including teenagers, children, newborns and unborn babies. Stroke remains among the top 10 causes of ...
New Advances in Orthopedic Surgery and Total Joint Replacement
Joint replacement surgeries can be extremely effective in eliminating pain and improving mobility for those who suffer from joint-related pain. Listen as Dr. Anatol Podolsky discusses various ...
The Importance of an Advance Health Care Directive
What is an Advanced Health Care Directive, and why is it important that everyone fills one out? Join, Pamela Reuben-Eubanks, Palliative Care Coordinator at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, ...
“Baby Blues” & Postpartum Depression
Anywhere from 40 to 80 percent of new mothers experience the “baby blues,” but the feelings often go away. Listen in as Michelle Gentle, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working as the Cli...
Have the Conversation: It’s Never Too Early to Talk to Your Loved Ones
While 90 percent of people think it’s important to talk to loved ones about end-of-life care, especially in the event of critical illness or injury, less than 30 percent actually have the conve...
Practicing Safe Sleep Habits for Your Baby
Terri Nikoletich, RN is here to explain that practicing safe sleep habits with your newborn can protect them from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other dangers.
Caring for the Smallest Babies
Premature infants can experience many challenges because their bodies are not fully developed. Listen as James Fritzell, MD explains that the Small Baby Program at Miller Children’s aims to ...
What You Need To Know About Chronic Total Occlusion
Coronary artery chronic total occlusion (CTO) is complete or almost complete blockage of a coronary artery. Listen as Dr.Bahadorani discusses chronic total occlusion (CTO) including symptoms, ...
Risk Factors, Diagnosis and a New Era of Treatment Options for Lung Cancer
The American Cancer Society estimates that in the U.S. about 225,500 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed, along with over 155,800 lung cancer deaths occurring in 2017, making it the secon...
Prediabetes: The Causes, Symptoms And Steps One Can Take To Prevent Full On Diabetes
Managing diabetes is an ongoing learning process. It is important to monitor and maintain your blood sugar within a normal range to lower your risk for a heart attack or stroke. Listen as Ihon...
Birth Control: Your Options & What You Should Know
People have used birth control methods for thousands of years. Today, women have so many safe and effective birth control options. However, convenience, safety, advocacy, affordability, and spon...
What Every Woman Needs to Know about HPV
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. Most HPV infections don’t cause any symptoms, and go away on their own. But HPV is important ...
Easing Into Daylight Saving Time to Prevent Sleep Loss
If you’re a kid — and a parent — bedtime can be a struggle. Bedtime battles can get even tougher during daylight saving time. Whether we are “springing forward” in March or “falling b...
Flu Can Be Serious for Children with Asthma
Asthma triggers are often harmless to most people, but certain substances, weather conditions or even other diseases, like the flu, can make life difficult for a child with asthma. Because child...
Fad or Rad: An Evaluation of Diet and Fitness to Balance Your Life
With so many diets and fitness plans available, it’s hard to determine the best, most effective approach to your personal wellness. Internal medicine physician, Alan J. Viglione, MD, discuss...
Understanding Uterine Fibroids – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Uterine fibroids are benign, non-cancerous, growths — within or on the muscular walls of the uterus or womb. As many as 20 to 40 percent of women over the age of 35 have fibroids. They can be ...
New Life with a Midwife: Delivering in a Hospital
Interested in exploring alternative birthing options? Using the services of a Certified Nurse Midwife can add a personalized approach to your delivery experience within the comfortable and safe ...
Shoulder Pain: Treat It & Beat It
The most movable joint in the body is also potentially the most unstable joint. Learn from Ari Youderian, MD about common shoulder problems, causes and treatment options to alleviate pain.
Goodbye, Joint Pain. Hello, Hope
Long Beach Memorial is shifting the culture of knee replacement surgery. Rather than wait until the entire knee is completely arthritic, the trained MAKOplasty® orthopedic surgeons are using MA...
The Reflux and Obesity Connection: Relieving GERD with Weight-Loss Surgery
Recent research has shown a connection between obesity and the prevalence of digestive conditions such as heartburn, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Several factors contrib...
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Abnormal uterine bleeding is a very common cause of concern for women. Evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding is important, and warranted, as it could be a symptom of something very serious. ...
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Pregnancy Nutrition: Eat This, Not That
More foods can affect your health or your baby's than you might realize. But do you know what foods to avoid during pregnancy? Dr. Elizabeth West, OBGYN physician with MemorialCare Medical Gro...
Childhood Cancer Survivorship Programs
This year, about 10,000 children in the United States under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with cancer — 1,250 of these children are expected to die. For the children that survive childhood ...
Choosing A Doctor During Open Enrollment
Choosing a primary care physician to oversee your health and well-being is an important decision to make. When selecting a primary care physician, it is important to look for a physician who tak...
What Women Should Know About Certified Nurse Midwives
Midwives are health care providers best known for caring for women through pregnancy and birth, but they also provide primary care to women of all ages – from puberty through the child-bearing...
Keeping your Kidneys Healthy with Diabetes
Diabetes is a multi-systemic disease that affects many organs - most commonly the eyes, nerves and kidneys. Education and early intervention is of utmost importance in preventing diabetic kidney...
How to Take Care of Your Back- Today and in the Future
What is good posture? What are the mechanics of proper lifting? What are the long term effects of bad posture or spine issues? Listen in as Jason A. Liauw, MD, explains how to take care of yo...
Causes and Symptoms of Sciatica: How to Get Relief
Common lower back problems may cause sciatica symptoms – which can vary from mild and infrequent, to debilitating and constant. When sciatica pain caused by lower back problems becomes unbeara...
Answering Your Questions About Robotic Hernia Surgery
Minimally invasive robotic surgery can help you get back on your feet faster. Listen in to Elvira Klause, MD, and learn about the benefits and treatment options with robotic hernia surgery.
Who Needs Probiotics?
Probiotics are live microorganisms that are intended to have health benefits. Products sold as probiotics include foods, dietary supplements, and non-oral products, such as skin creams. Probioti...
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How to Plan a Healthy Pregnancy
Nearly 4 million babies are born in the United States each year. While pregnancies are common, most families have a lot of questions about pre-pregnancy planning. How early does pre-pregnancy...
What You Need to Know About Statins
There is a lot more to know about statins than a drug that can decrease your cholesterol. Join Ryland E. Melford, MD, a specialist certified in Cardiovascular Disease by the American Board of ...
Advances in Caring for Back and Spine Pain
More than 50 million people in the U.S. experience neck or back pain. When everyday activities such as walking, shopping or working become difficult and unbearable, it may be time to seek ou...
Knowing the Difference – When to Choose Urgent Care Over the ER
You or someone in your family needs immediate medical attention, do you know whether to take them to an urgent care center or the emergency room? Dr. Bare is here to talk about the difference...
Keeping Your Colon Healthy
Colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Gastroenterologist...
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Benefits of the TrueBeam Radiation Therapy Breath Hold Technology
Saddleback Memorial is the only hospital in South Orange County with TrueBeam, the latest radiation technology developed to treat cancer with pinpoint accuracy. Join Linda Chan M.D., a board c...
Recognize When to Seek Help for Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in America – affecting close to 20 percent of the population. While treatment is available, the stigma surrounding mental illness often...
Tonsils – Not Just a Kid’s Problem
The tonsils and adenoids are the body’s first line of defense for the immune system, but we often hear about them being removed. Most of the time, children have their tonsils removed, but th...
Understanding Environmental Allergies
About one in three people have allergies in the U.S., including children, but many people are underdiagnosed or undiagnosed. Only about 10 to 20 percent of the population knows they have aller...
Worth the Weight Loss: Solid Options for Long-Term Success
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third (34.9% or 78.6 million) of U.S. adults are obese. While diet and exercise are essential to successful weight-lo...
History of Heart Disease
Heart disease is the No.1 killer of American men and women. While most people blame modern lavish lifestyles for the prevalence heart disease, there could be more to the history of heart disea...
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Sleep Disorders – Understanding How Sleep Affects You
Everyone is faced with a unique sleep challenge that impacts the entire body. Think of your body as a chain and sleep disorders as a kink, interrupting your body’s natural rhythm. Today we...
Diagnosis & Treatment of a Complex Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
A complex abdominal aortic aneurysm is an abnormal ballooning of the wall of the aorta, the main artery supplying blood to the lower part of the body. This specific type of aneurysm is referre...
Smoking Cessation is Key to Preventing Lung Cancer
Life expectancy for lifetime smokers is at least 10 years shorter than that for non-smokers and it has been estimated that active smoking is responsible for close to 90% of lung cancer cases. ...
Controlling the Urge to Go
Do you find that you can’t always make it to the restroom on time? Do you struggle with long road trips or even just a simple trip to the grocery store? You may be suffering from urinary i...
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Back on Beat: Knowing Your Heart Rhythm and How to Treat Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
Left untreated, atrial fibrillation can cause life-threatening complications, such as stroke or heart failure. For millions of people, a steady and predictable heartbeat has been replaced by a...
Back Pain – What Are Your Options
A back muscle strain or ligament strain is one of the most common causes of acute lower back pain. Lifting a heavy object, twisting, or a sudden movement can cause muscles or ligaments stretch...
Hormonal Therapy for Breast Cancer
Hormone-sensitive breast cancer is the most common type of breast cancer. A hormone receptor test can be performed to help determine if cancer cells are sensitive to hormones, and if hormones ...
Understanding the Relationship Between Prediabetes & Type 2 Diabetes
In 2012, 86 million Americans over the age of 20 had prediabetes. Before people develop Type 2 diabetes, they almost always have "prediabetes" — blood glucose levels that are higher than nor...
Gynecologic Cancers & the Pap Smear “Myth”
It is estimated that there will be more than 91,000 new cases of gynecologic cancer diagnosed in the U.S. this year alone - resulting in a predicted 28,000 deaths. Some gynecologic cancers are...
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. The Pediatricians and Family Medicine physicians of MemorialCare Medical Group endorse the immunization recommendations of the American Academy...
Are Your Breasts Dense? Maintaining Breast Health with Leading-Edge Tomosynthesis Mammography
According to recent studies, mammographic breast density is an independent risk factor for breast cancer. Dr. Richard Reitherman, MD, explains the difference between low and high density bre...
New Robotic Surgery for Hips & Knees
The MemorialCare Joint Replacement Center at Long Beach Memorial now offers new MAKOplasty® robotic-assisted surgery technology bringing a new level of precision to our patients with knee and h...
Treating Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) with Cryoablation
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of arrhythmia, or heart rhythm disorder. Incidence increases with age, affecting 1 in 10 people, and can lead to stroke or other cardiac comp...
What is Prematurity?
With the advancement of medicine and prenatal care, prematurity is declining in the United States. In 2006, the pre-term birth rate was 12.8 percent, and in 2013 it dropped to 11.4. Even wit...
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Signs and Symptoms of Menopause
Some women go through menopause without any complications or unpleasant symptoms. But many women can experience unpleasant symptoms that can be debilitating during pre-menopause that can persis...