Technological Advances for Healthier Lives
Today on Access Health, we’re talking about an innovative solution for managing pain associated with oral mucositis, stress free mattress shopping, and minimally invasive surgery....More
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Episodes Understanding Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Innovations in treatment options for abdominal aortic aneurysms On this edition of Access Health, Ereka Vetrini is getting a
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Episodes, Medical Understanding Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Innovative Designs in Treatment Options for OSA According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, more than 22 million
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Episodes, Medical UPMC’s Living Liver Transplants Are Changing Patients’ Lives
UPMC's Living Donor Liver Transplant Program is changing the lives of patients with end-stage liver disease. Learn why
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Episodes, Medical HER2-Positive Breast Cancer—Reduce Your Risk of Recurrence
Every two minutes, one woman is diagnosed with breast cancer somewhere in the United States. In every five
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Episodes, Medical Making a Difference and Improving Quality of Life
Proper Sleep Posture, Organ Donation and Changing Habits Ereka Vetrini discusses the importance of organ, eye and tissue
Cervical Cancer Awareness with Access Health
With a proper screening, cervical cancer is entirely preventable! Since the advent of the pap test in the 1940s, cervical cancer deaths have declined up to 2 percent each year. Now, on average, there are approximately 12,000 cases annually. Stay tuned to learn...More
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Solutions For Your Resolutions
It’s that time of year again–we’ve made resolutions to eat healthier, get fit, and take better care of ourselves. According to Forbes magazine, 25 percent of Americans have trouble reaching their goals. That’s why it’s important to set ourselves up for success with...More
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Innovative Solutions to Manage Chronic Diseases
According to the National Health Council, 45 percent of people in the United States have at least one chronic disease, which accounts for seven out of every 10 deaths. Thanks to advancements in the medical field, many of these diseases...More
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Genetic Testing: Know Your Risks, Trust the Results
The growing field of genetics has made remarkable advances, including identifying genetic changes which increase the risk of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and several types of cancer. With hundreds of genetic tests on the market, Ambry Genetics, a leader in...More
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Taking Aim and Fighting Back
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer. With a survival rate at about 17 percent, the diagnosis can be devastating. Host Ereka Vetrini joins Dr. Laura Finedeiss to learn more about HCC, including those at risk, early detection, and...More
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Back to School with Access Health
Back to school time is hectic for all parents! But it’s important to start the year off right by taking care of yourself. After all, a worn out mom needs to remember to focus on herself. First, it’s time to...More
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Oncology Care and CancerType ID
One of the greatest medical challenges in oncology care is treating a cancer whose origin is unknown or uncertain after an initial diagnostic work-up. In the oncology world, the most difficult cancers to diagnose are known as cancer of unknown...More
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Learn About Huntington’s Disease
If your parent has Huntington’s disease, you have a 50 percent chance of inheriting the progressive brain disorder. What exactly is it and what challenges do patients, their families and caregivers face? We went to the top for answers. World-renowned Huntington’s...More
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Solutions For Your Advanced Health Care Needs
Today, Access Health features experts on shoulder replacement surgery and children’s food allergies. Got shoulder pain? Join the club! It’s estimated that nearly 100 million Americans suffer from some sort of shoulder issue, and when they do, shoulder replacement surgery...More
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