Articles By: kjh

PRK vs. LASIK surgery for the eyes

LASIK cons:  It might not be right for those with thin corneas. There can be increased complications with the corneal flap and there can be a larger risk of poor vision at night. Today, contemporary

Aug 22 2020 | 0 | status: publish
How Brett Epps' life was saved with kidney transplant

Brett Epps found out that he had a rare form of kidney disease right after he started dating Alix Cirigliano.  Brett was put on dialysis for nine hours a day.  The outlook for kidney donation is ble

Aug 06 2020 | 2 | status: publish
Michael Hutchence: Brain Injury and Suicide

Michael Hutchence of the Australian band, INXS was a talented lead singer and died too soon at age 37. That was in 1997. Early on, most people thought his suicide was the typical rock star death with

Jul 05 2020 | 5 | status: publish
Should You Be Screened for Lung Cancer?

A lot of people wonder if they should be screened for lung cancer.  If you’ve smoked during your lifetime, you might wonder if you’ll get lung cancer. 

Jun 22 2020 | 1 | status: publish
The Hospital Room of the Future

At Sheba Medical Center in Israel, hospital rooms are getting a technological upgrade. Robots and artificial intelligence allow doctors and nurses to safely keep their distance from infectious patient

Jun 12 2020 | 2 | status: publish
Surgery for Ovarian Cancer

Early cancers of the ovaries often cause no symptoms. That’s why ovarian cancer is often referred to as “the silent killer.” Currently, there isn’t a definitive screening test for ovarian canc

May 31 2020 | 0 | status: publish
Drug Experiments on Prisoners

Dr. Albert Kligman was a famous dermatologist who invented Retin-A.  He also happened to be a physician who experimented on prisoners who didn’t understand the full effects of what they were signin

May 31 2020 | 2 | status: publish
Preventing Stroke for High Risk Patients

A Cedars-Sinai led clinical trial tested the effectiveness of a surgical technique called encephaloduroarteriosynangiosis in decreasing the rate of stroke recurrence and fatalities for patients with s

May 29 2020 | 0 | status: publish
How to Choose a Hospital

Knowing where to find resources is the first step in choosing a good hospital.  Aside from the overall rating, hospitals are often rated based on specific types of care.

May 27 2020 | 1 | status: publish
How Frances Oldham Kelsey Saved Children From Losing Their Limbs

Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey was appointed to her position at the Food and Drug Administration in 1960.  She was in charge of reviewing drugs and the department put her in charge of the drug, Thalidomid

May 25 2020 | 1 | status: publish