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Neighborhood Walk

bidmc — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:06:52 +0000

Mary Jane Williams, Boston Steps Wellness Coordinator, explains the benefits of organizing a neighborhood walking team in your neighborhood.

Adding Walking to Your Routine

bidmc — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:01:47 +0000

Carol Hart, a referral specialist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, has made walking part of her daily routine. Carine Corsaro, exercise physiologist at BIDMC discusses the benefits of walking.

Treatments for Heavy Periods

bidmc — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:10:49 +0000

Dr. Hye-Chun Hur, co-Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, explains treatment options for women with heavy periods.

Preventing Cervical Cancer and the HPV Vaccine

bidmc — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:04:09 +0000

As a young woman, Keilah Santana recognizes the importance of keeping a close eye on her health, including getting a vaccine to help prevent HPV. Dr. Hope Ricciotti, of Dimock Community Health Center in Boston, explains HPV and the risks of cervical cancer.

Precision in Surgical Brain Tumor Procedures

bidmc — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:02:11 +0000

Diane Alexander’s wanted to see the world, but her trip was cut short when doctors discovered she had a brain tumor. Dr. Peter Warnke, Chief of Neurosurgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, describes the advances in procedures that gives surgeons more precise surgical methods.

New Treatments for Epilepsy

bidmc — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:52:14 +0000

Dr. Peter Warnke, Chief of Neurosurgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, discusses new and experimental treatments for epilepsy.

Alzheimer’s Disease

bidmc — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:31:59 +0000

Dr. Daniel Press, Neurologist for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, discusses Alzheimer’s Disease.

Treating a Stroke

bidmc — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:51:12 +0000

Jeff Washburn has completed 34 races in his marathon career, but he didn’t expect a stroke one fall morning. Neurosurgeon, Dr. Ajith Thomas, explains the urgency of treating stroke and the Mercy procedure.

Talking to Kids about Transplant

bidmc — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:33:06 +0000

Dr. James Rodrique, Transplant Center Psychologist, shares some useful information and patient experiences on talking to children about your transplant.

Caregiver Advice

bidmc — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:53:46 +0000

Our Transplant Center Psychologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Dr. James Rodrigue, gives some advice and tips on being a caregiver.

New Prostate Surgery

bidmc — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:39:57 +0000

Robert Haimes was never sick, but a routine physical revealed an elevated PSA indicating he had prostate cancer. Dr. Andrew Wagner, urologist for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center discusses the benefits of nerve-sparing laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.

Weekend Warrior

bidmc — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:32:05 +0000

Chris Wilson loves to be active, but a volleyball injury to his achilles tendon gave him a sharp reminder that his body isn’t the same as it was when he was in his 20’s. Dr. Arun Ramappa explains the importance of daily exercise and taking precautions to prevent sports injuries.

Sleep Apnea

bidmc — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:11:31 +0000

Joe Lyons used to “shake the house” with his snoring. After a visit to Beth Israel Deaconess Needham, he learned he had a common disorder: sleep apnea.

Get Your Guy to the Doctor

bidmc — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:14:39 +0000

Alicia High doesn’t worry about getting her husband, Lester, to the doctor anymore. After losing his father to colon cancer, he realized that routine check ups can be a life saver. Dr. Jacques Carter discusses the benefits and frequency of regular doctor visits.

Benefits of Live Kidney Donation

bidmc — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:54:45 +0000

Dr. James Rodrigue, Transplant Psychologist, discusses the benefits of a living donation.

Asking for a Donation

bidmc — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:52:46 +0000

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center’s Transplant Psychologist, Dr. James Rodrigue, offers advice on asking family and friends for a living donation.

Q & A with Dr. Medha Munshi

bidmc — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:39:52 +0000

Q and A with Dr. Medha Munshi about Getting Older With Diabetes

Preganancy and Diabetes

bidmc — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:14:05 +0000

Karin Smith has Type 1 diabetes. Learn how the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Joslin Diabetes Center diabetes and pregnancy program helped her have a healthy pregnancy.

Foot Care at BIDMC

bidmc — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:11:12 +0000

Ralph Guanci though he had a simple blister on his foot. Because he has diabetes, he couldn’t feel a raging infection that might have led to amputation. Learn more about the importance of foot care and about the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Joslin Diabetes Center podiatry program.

Q & A with Dr. Kenneth Snow

bidmc — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:04:08 +0000

Dr. Kenneth Snow, Acting Director of the Adult Diabetes Program at the Joslin Diabetes Center, clinical partner of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center answers questions for those recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.