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St. Charles Vision new all-automated eye exam
St. Charles Vision now offers a new all-automated eye
exam that takes only minutes but provides results not possible with
traditional exams. It starts with an OPD-Scan II, which measures the
prescription for each eye and provides images of the topography of the
cornea, which is especially beneficial for patients who wear contact
lenses.
November 2, 2009
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What is hypoplastic left heart syndrome?
Often the best advocates for increasing public awareness for a
particular disease are those directly affected by it. Tracey
Bryan became one of th0se people in her fourth month of pregnancy,
when she was told her unborn son had a life-threatening heart defect,
hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS).
By David Winkler-Schmit |
November 2, 2009
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Melinda Sothern on Childhood Obesity
A recent study conducted by the Pennington Biomedical Research
Center gave Louisiana children a "D" on its overall health status
report card. Melinda Sothern, an associate professor of
research/clinical exercise at LSU Health Sciences Center, was part
of the study's board, which included a wide swath of leaders in
business, science, medicine and education.
By David Winkler-Schmit |
October 5, 2009
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Let the Sunshine In
The Vitamin D your body synthesizes from ultraviolet rays makes you stronger, healthier and may prevent disease
Fitness and nutrition expert Mackie Shilstone is on a crusade to
make people realize the importance of the under-appreciated secosteroid
hormone vitamin D. As executive director of the Fitness Principle at East
Jefferson Hospital (4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie, 454-4000; www.ejgh.org/thefitnessprinciple/index.html),
he works with people of varying ages as well as athletes like tennis
star Serena Williams and the New Orleans Saints who want to improve
their fitness and performance.
By Kandace Power Graves |
August 3, 2009
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Health Talk
Physical therapist Raj Sohi, clinical director at the GR
Group HSO (3630 Coliseum St., 461-5858), helps musicians tune up their
bodies. As part of the New Orleans Musicians' Clinic (for appointments,
call 412-1366), he treats local musicians for injuries they've
sufferered playing their instruments.
June 1, 2009
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Health Talk
Sheila Arrington of Baton Rouge founded the country's first
nonprofit dedicated to informing people about abdominal aortic
aneurysms (AAA) and offering free screenings to those at risk. Her
group, Aneurysm Outreach Inc., has teamed up with LSU Health Sciences
Center and LSU Healthcare Network for a screening from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
By Kandace Power Graves |
May 4, 2009
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Health Talk
Becky Majodoch discusses National Minority Cancer Awareness
Week.
By Kandace Power Graves |
April 13, 2009
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Health Talk: Dr. Nicole Rogers
Old Metairie Dermatology
Skin cancer can be fatal, but with early detection and treatment
patients often can be cured. Dr. Nicole E. Rogers, a dermatologist
at Old Metairie Dermatology (Old Metairie Village Shopping Center,
701 Metairie Road, Metairie, 836-2050), discusses skin cancer
prevention, detection and treatment.
By Josie A. Scanlan |
March 2, 2009
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Health Talk: Dr. Jullette Saussy of New Orleans EMS
EMS preparations around the Carnival Season
Seasoned Carnival revelers know the hazards accompanying a good
Mardi Gras parade. For most, they are acceptable risks: the particular
sting of plastic beads caught in the face, the throbbing temples
following a morning of slightly more-than-festive drinking.
By Sammy Mack |
February 9, 2009
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Health Talk: Alpha-1 Deficiency
Melissa Biggs was driving her car when she was given a death
sentence. A cardiopulmonary specialist was giving the actress, one of
the beach beauties from the Baywatch television series, results
from medical tests she had undergone.
By David Winkler-Schmit |
January 5, 2009
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