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WATCHMAN: An Alternative Treatment to Blood Thinners
Atrial fibrillation causes your heart to beat irregularly, which affects its ability to pump blood normally. When the heart doesn’t pump as it should, blood can collect and form clots. If a clot…
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Get the Facts on Chemotherapy
Karen Verrill is an oncology certified nurse practitioner with the Riverside Cancer Institute. Advancements in cancer treatment over the years have led to better patient outcomes. Alongside surgery and radiation, chemotherapy exists as a…
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Bringing Next Generation Robotics to the Region
Dr. Juan Jimenez, Neurosurgeon and Medical Director at the Riverside Neurosciences Institute Riverside is committed to providing the best healthcare possible to each and every patient. This commitment means a dedication to technology and…
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Life After Cancer: How to Support Survivors
Dr. Annabelle Veerapaneni, Oncology Medical Director at the Riverside Cancer Institute. With the advancements in treatments and improvements in diagnosing cancer, the number of cancer survivors has increased significantly over the years. There were…
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Ask The Doctor – Heart Failure
Today’s questions are being answered by Dr. Vijay Haryani, an Interventional Cardiologist with the Riverside Heart and Vascular Institute. My mom was diagnosed with heart failure. Are there signs I should watch for with…
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Managing Mental Health around the Holidays
A jam-packed social calendar, deadlines at work, the loss of a loved one, or sunless winter days may have you feeling less than merry around the holidays. Here are some ways in which…
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Choosing a Primary Care Provider
Whether you have been putting off finding a primary care provider, or maybe you are just ready for a change, establishing a primary care provider is the starting point for better health.
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Tips for Successfully Managing Your Weight
Dr. Rubina Baig, Family Medicine Provider at Riverside Healthcare’s Frankfort Campus. In the United States, 36.5% of adults are obese. Another 32.5% are overweight. Combined, this represents more than two-thirds of the adult American…
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Colon Cancer: Preventative Measures and Treatment
Dr. Bushra Alam, Riverside Medical Group According to the CDC, colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. It affects males and females and is the third most…
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ORBEYE: Riverside’s Latest 4-K, 3D Surgical Technology for Spine and Neurosurgery Patients
The drive to improve patient outcomes has led to many innovations, including the ORBEYE. This surgical visualization technology is now being used at Riverside Healthcare. Dr. Juan Jimenez, a neurosurgeon and Medical Director of…