Thanks to increased awareness of the need for screening, and in turn, early detection and treatment of colorectal cancer, newly diagnosed cases and deaths are on the decline. […]
If you have been diagnosed with locally recurrent inoperable or metastatic triple negative breast cancer (TNBC), which has not been previously treated with chemotherapy, you may be able to participate in a new clinical study being held at St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center. […]
How burns are treated depends on their cause, the extent of the burn, the location on the body, and severity. Do you know when a burn needs expert medical treatment? […]
Sitting without interruption for an extended time may pose a bigger problem to our hips, lower back, and neck than you may think. SPHP Physical therapist Aliza Stack offers tips for reducing muscle inflexibility and preventing pain associated with long hours of sitting at the office. […]
Falls are more common and cause more injury than many realize. Each year, more than two million people are treated in emergency departments nationwide for non-fatal falls. […]
An estimated 110,000 people in New York state will be diagnosed with cancer in 2018 – make this February the one where you learn how to reduce your risk. […]
Almost everyone knows someone who has been asked to participate, or has participated, in a clinical trial. But what exactly is a clinical trial, and what are the benefits and risks in participating? […]
If you are having a planned C-section delivery, the birth of your baby has the opportunity to touch the lives of others through the gift of placenta donation. […]
Blood bank supplies always run a little lower in the winter months; make this the year you remember to donate! […]
New guidelines suggest high blood pressure be treated at 130/80 mm/Hg rather than the previous standard of 140/90. But why? […]
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