Potential Dangers Of Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a common disorder with potentially dangerous results if left untreated. Sam Baker talked about this with Dr. David Luterman, Medical Director of the Sleep Center at Baylor Medical Center...
View ArticleAdvance Directives (Living Wills)
Typically, the KERA Health Checkup looks at subjects about maintaining your health. But in connection with National Healthcare Decisions Day, we look at advance planning for terminal illness. Sam Baker...
View ArticleExplosion In Boston And Town Of West Cause Similar Injuries
The marathon bombing in Boston and the explosion in the town of West, Texas may seem completely unrelated. But the injuries they cause are remarkably» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleSex Superbug: Concerns About Drug Resistant Gonorrhea
Recent reports of a so-called "sex superbug" - a drug-resistant strain of gonorrhea - reaching the U.S. turned out to be false. The H041 strain hasn’t been» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleNorth Texas Nurses Gain New Freedom To Treat Patients
There is a serious doctor shortage in Texas. Nationwide, the state ranks near the bottom when it comes to doctor-patient ratios, and that’s only expected» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleStroke
It’s the fourth leading cause of death in the country behind heart disease, chronic lung disease and cancer. Stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain stops. It’s sometimes called a brain...
View ArticleSuperbugs: The Fight Against Smart Organisms
It’s been rare in Texas, but the latest so-called superbug resistant to antibiotics has hit more than 200 hospitals across the U-S in a six month period» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleChronic Illness And Mental Health
Research shows high rates of depression among patients with chronic illnesses. It’s best to treat them both at the same time, but that can present problems» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleThe Waiting Game: Hoping For Health And Financial Security
Chasing an energetic 1-year-old, balancing shaky finances and managing a rare disease is a tall order for any family. But it’s reality for Isac and...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleHeart Failure: When The Heart Can't Meet The Body's Needs
Heart failure is the focus of this week’s Vital Signs -- the heart’s inability to effectively pump blood to the rest of the body, especially out of the...» E-Mail This
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