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Local pediatrician says flu cases are on the rise, especially in children
Read full article: Local pediatrician says flu cases are on the rise, especially in childrenFlu cases are already starting to impact local school districts. Although the ideal time to get a flu vaccine has passed, a Carilion Clinic pediatrician is urging everyone to get the flu vaccine as soon as possible.
Healthwatch | Crocheted octopi offer benefits for NICU babies
Read full article: Healthwatch | Crocheted octopi offer benefits for NICU babiesCrocheted octopi are bringing comfort to NICU babies at Cleveland Clinic Children's. These handmade friends help stabilize vitals and involve families in care.
Most advanced technology to treat cancer could come to SWVA; why proton therapy is called a “game changer”
Read full article: Most advanced technology to treat cancer could come to SWVA; why proton therapy is called a “game changer”This type of cancer treatment can have reduced side effects, yet be more precise in attacking cancer near sensitive organs. It is particularly beneficial in treating children.
Healthwatch | Research reveals genetic link to most common pediatric bone cancer
Read full article: Healthwatch | Research reveals genetic link to most common pediatric bone cancerCleveland Clinic Children’s researchers have uncovered a genetic link to osteosarcoma, the most common bone cancer in children and young adults.
Carilion Clinic exceeds $100M fundraising goal for new cancer center, announces project updates Tuesday
Read full article: Carilion Clinic exceeds $100M fundraising goal for new cancer center, announces project updates TuesdayCarilion Clinic announced Tuesday that it had reached and exceeded its fundraising goal to build a new cancer center, raising $105 million. It was fundraising feat Carilion Clinic CEO Nancy Howell Agee said consultants told them would not be possible to accomplish.
Personalized IV therapy drips paired with weight loss injections gain popularity in Southwest Virginia, business expands
Read full article: Personalized IV therapy drips paired with weight loss injections gain popularity in Southwest Virginia, business expands“People, I think, have started looking outside the box when it comes to health care. And they’re turning more to wellness and functional medicine, more holistic ways of looking at their health than just going to the doctor, picking up prescriptions.”
Breast cancer screening: When to start mammograms and why self-checks matter
Read full article: Breast cancer screening: When to start mammograms and why self-checks matterOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and with National Mammography Day around the corner, it's a crucial time to highlight the importance of mammograms for early breast cancer detection.
Healthwatch | Bariatric surgery has more long-term benefits compared to GLP-1s, study finds
Read full article: Healthwatch | Bariatric surgery has more long-term benefits compared to GLP-1s, study findsA groundbreaking study from Cleveland Clinic reveals that bariatric surgery offers significant long-term health benefits over GLP-1 medications for weight loss.
Healthwatch | Nearly half of people with diabetes don’t know they have it, study shows
Read full article: Healthwatch | Nearly half of people with diabetes don’t know they have it, study showsDid you know nearly half of the world's population living with diabetes are unaware of their condition? According to a recent study, the lack of symptoms like pain often leads to this silent progression, making regular wellness visits crucial for early detection.