Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease that can lead to joint problems and, eventually, the need for a joint replacement. While there is no cure for this disease, everyone can take steps to lessen symptoms and slow its progression.
“One important way to manage osteoarthritis is to ...
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As you age, it is a good idea to see your primary care physician on an annual basis. He or she can ensure you stay current on all the screenings and wellness checks you need to be healthy.
“At each stage of life, there are different ...
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While you cannot completely erase the effects of Type 2 diabetes, you can significantly slow its progression and reduce your need to take diabetes-related medication.
“The key is losing weight and establishing a regular exercise routine,” says Ahmad Z. Sheikh, MD, FACE, ECNU, CCD, endocrinologist, Saint ...
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The time period before and after menopause is different for every woman. Some women experience very few symptoms, while others are plagued with mood swings, hot flashes, difficulty sleeping and vaginal dryness.
There are many ways a doctor can help manage symptoms. “We will develop a ...
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Prostate cancer affects one in seven American men, making it the most common cancer in the country behind skin cancer. Most of the risk factors are ones that men have little control:
Age – More than 65 percent of all prostate cancers are diagnosed in men ...
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Blood clots prevent you from losing too much blood when you hurt yourself. However, when a blood clot forms inside one of your veins and does not dissolve on its own, called deep vein thrombosis, it could be very dangerous.
“Generally, blood clots are focal where ...
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Saint Francis Medical Center has been named a winner of the Women’s Choice Award: America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience. Saint Francis is the only recipient in Cape Girardeau County.
As the only national honor that focuses on female patient satisfaction, the Women’s Choice Award ...
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A benign tumor is a tumor that is not cancerous. In many cases, these masses do not pose any danger. But, if the tumor is pressing on a blood vessel or a nerve, it needs to be removed or reduced.
“Cancer cells can multiply and spread to surrounding ...
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It is important for your child to see a pediatrician regularly to keep up to date on immunizations. Immunizations begin at birth with Hepatitis B. The following is a schedule of important immunizations:
DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis)
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
HiB
MMR (measles, mumps, ...
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When Teri Welker read an article in the paper about a teacher who lost weight through Saint Francis Healthcare System’s The Healthy Weigh, it was a lightbulb moment for her.
Her daughter, Ashley, recently told her she needed to find a good program to lose weight, ...
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