http://rss.lvh.org/rss_aoe en-us 2009 Lehigh Valley Hospital Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:00 EST info@lehighvalleyhospital.com 10 A study recently generated a lot of media attention surrounding the usefulness of breast self-exams. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C4078 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C4078 Controversy surrounding the effectiveness of Vytorin arose when the results of the ENHANCE trial were published earlier this year. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C4071 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C4071 Less than one-third of people who have a sudden cardiac arrest at home, work or a public place receive CPR, but you can help. Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C4070 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C4070 Because every individual is unique and every sport has different requirements, your teenager should get help from someone with experience training young athletes. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C4047 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C4047 Diet is one part of a successful formula for athletes of all ages; weight training and cardiovascular exercise are the other parts. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3977 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3977 Most healthy people can have an energy drink without experiencing problems. But many drinks contain huge amounts of caffeine and can boost blood pressure and heart rate Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3952 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3952 A little discomfort after a workout is not unusual. But if your child still feels pain or soreness days later, it is possible she has an overuse injury. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3947 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3947 Most people start on one medication. But many may need to be treated more aggressively. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3948 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3948 Falls are the number one reason our trauma doctors see patients over age 55. There are many reasons elderly people lose their balance. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3920 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3920 You can join a study that is looking at the effectiveness of an implantable device that detects increased pressure inside the heart due to fluid retention. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3898 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3898 Cartoons can contain violence, fighting, sexual content and disrespectful, risky or aggressive behavior. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C2432 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C2432 There are two categories of donation - living and deceased. There are nearly 100,000 people awaiting organ transplants in the United States. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3860 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3860 Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, tasteless toxic gas, and it can be life-threatening. Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3646 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3646 Most babies voice their first word around a year, but they can learn to sign around 9 to 10 months. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C166 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C166 Newer inhaler options give better flexibility in how the medicine is delivered and the type of medicines you can use. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3605 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3605 Before you can obtain your medical records, you need to fill out forms. You may get them here. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3599 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3599 FORTUNE magazine named Lehigh Valley Health Network a 100 Best Company to Work For. Satisfied colleagues provide better care. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH/Health_Care_Services/Care_for_Neurological_Diseases_MIMS/What_Sets_Us_Apart%7C2687 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH/Health_Care_Services/Care_for_Neurological_Diseases_MIMS/What_Sets_Us_Apart%7C2687 Many teens are taking prescription drugs to get high, and it's a nationwide concern. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/%7C3543 http://www.lvh.org/%7C3543 In sudden cardiac arrest, a person's chance for survival decreases by 10 percent every minute without CPR and defibrillation. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C154 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C154 Disturbances in sleep due to shift work may lead to decreased immunity and increased risk for cancer. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3336 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3336 If your child spits out medicine, you can try a number of remedies. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3305 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3305 Controlling asthma means that your child will be able to play sports and will be able to keep "attacks" under control. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C187 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C187 Evista can to help prevent breast cancer in postmenopausal women who are at high-risk for the disease. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3278 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3278 An annual mammogram remains the best screening method for most women, but if you are at high risk, or if you have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer, an MRI is effective addition. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3274 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3274 In this condition, cholesterol plaque spreads evenly within the walls of the arteries rather than forming major blockages. Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C155 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C155 Adjustable gastric banding is a more personalized approach to weight loss, and has fewer risks and side effects than traditional gastric bypass surgery. Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3132 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3132 MRSA is a type of bacterial infection that is resistant to some antibiotics. It stands for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, otherwise known as a "super bug." Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3067 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3067 If you want to reduce your chance of getting the flu, you should get vaccinated. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3065 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C3065 Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people ages 15-19. If you suspect your teen is depressed, take is seriously. Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C2989 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C2989 Breasfeeding provides a bonding experience between you and your baby, and protects you both from illnesses. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C173 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C173 Don't ignore chest pain or discomfort. Call 911 immediately and chew an aspirin. Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C180 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C180 Studies show that smoking increases your risk of developing breast and other cancers including leukemia, and cancers of the liver, stomach, pancreas and cervix. Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C2904 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C2904 Don't let embarrassment, fear or wrong information about incontinence keep you from getting help. Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C178 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C178 With all this information available at the click of a mouse, knowing fact from fiction can be confusing. Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C153 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C153 While pain during menstruation could indicate several conditions, the most common gynecologic cause is endometriosis. Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/%7C168 http://www.lvh.org/%7C168 Children with a particular gene who lived with a smoker are four times more likely to develop lower respiratory infections. Sun, 26 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C161 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C161 Defbrillators are more common in public places so you can help someone if they are having a heart attack. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/heart%7C156 http://www.lvh.org/heart%7C156 The best hope for lung cancer cure is immediate treatment. If you have lung cancer or suspected lung cancer, there is more hope than you realize. Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C176 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C176 We plan inside our health network and with others in our area to make sure we can respond to any type of emergency or disaster. Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C169 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C169 Toddlers between ages one and five should be sleeping through the night. Their restless sleep may be a symptom of sleep apnea. Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C165 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C165 If excess sweating rules your life and causes you to feel embarrassed, you could have hyperhidrosis. Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH/Health_Care_Services/Mens_Health%7C1970 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH/Health_Care_Services/Mens_Health%7C1970 Belly aches can be associated with food, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, an infection, appendicitis or stress. Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C172 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C172 Most skin cancers are curable if detected early. The best way to do this is by examining your skin on a regular basis. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C189 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C189 If you are having problems hearing, see an ear nose and throat doctor who will test you for underlying illnesses. Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH/Health_Care_Services/Ear_Nose_Throat%7C170 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH/Health_Care_Services/Ear_Nose_Throat%7C170 An FDA panel has confirmed the use of antibacterial soap is no better than plain hand soap to reduce infectious disease. Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C167 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C167 In the early stages, Lyme Disease mimics many other flu-like illnesses. Fatigue, fever and aching joints could be Lyme or many other conditions. Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C177 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C177 The management of heart failure is a team effort, and you are a key member on that team. Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/heart%7C2688 http://www.lvh.org/heart%7C2688 Every year the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention change the guidelines because of new research. Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/children%7C2689 http://www.lvh.org/children%7C2689 Humira has been successfully used in adults with rheumatoid arthritis, but the FDA has not yet approved it for children. Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/children%7C2608 http://www.lvh.org/children%7C2608 The U.S. government says that decongestants containing pseudoephedrine must now be sold from behind the counter. Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH/Health_Care_Services/Lung_Disease%7C2600 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH/Health_Care_Services/Lung_Disease%7C2600 Smoking can cause erectile dysfuction. Chemicals in smoke limit blood flow to the penis. Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH/Health_Care_Services/Mens_Health%7C2198 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH/Health_Care_Services/Mens_Health%7C2198 Watching TV encourages mindless eating. Some children get so full during TV time that they can't eat dinner. Mon, 08 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/children%7C2434 http://www.lvh.org/children%7C2434 Children most often find pills or bottles left out on a nightstand, in a purse or in a drawer at home. Mon, 08 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C2437 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH%7C2437 Shingles is a viral infection of certain nerves, often on the face, chest or abdomen. People over age 60 risk developing long-lasting pain. Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH/Health_Care_Services/Infectious_Diseases%7C1189 http://www.lvh.org/lvh/Your_LVH/Health_Care_Services/Infectious_Diseases%7C1189