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Cooling caps: Helping patients keep hair and hope intact
For many people with cancer, hair loss makes their diagnosis feel real. WellSpan Health's cooling cap program helps them keep their hair and their sense of self during chemotherapy. Learn how the cap works and why one patient says it helped her "just feel normal.”
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Q&A: Treating mitral regurgitation before it advances
Many patients with mitral regurgitation aren’t referred for treatment until they’re in advanced heart failure. Learn how careful imaging and percutaneous repair can help patients avoid advancing to that point.
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Simple strategies to boost cervical cancer screening rates
Cervical cancer is highly preventable, yet people may be hesitant about Pap smears and the HPV vaccine. A study by a WellSpan Health resident reveals how addressing myths and removing barriers can dramatically increase patient participation.
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Hip preservation for young, active patients
People in their 30s, 20s and even their teens can experience hip problems that put them on the road to an early replacement. Learn about arthroscopic procedures that can delay or even avoid that outcome.
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How and when to talk to patients about genetic testing
Genetic testing makes precision medicine possible, but many patients are hesitant or unaware. Learn how to frame the conversation, address common concerns and connect patients with no-cost genetic testing through The Gene Health Project.
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New brain surgery technique treats “inoperable” tumors
WellSpan York Hospital offers minimally invasive brain surgery through an endoport, bringing academic-level neurosurgical care to the region. Learn how this technique enables surgeons to remove tumors that are inaccessible by standard methods.
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TAVR keeps improving outcomes for aortic stenosis
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has been an alternative to open surgery for decades. But many don’t know about its stunning results in reducing complications. Learn more from one of the nation’s leading TAVR experts.
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Lynch syndrome and the value of genetic testing
The Gene Health Project at WellSpan Health has identified nearly 200 cases of Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that increases the risk of colorectal and other cancers. See how one woman’s positive result changed her life for the better.
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Groundbreaking research may transform nerve repair surgery
With severe arm nerve injuries, recovery can be slow and incomplete. A groundbreaking clinical trial at WellSpan Health may help trauma patients regain function in weeks instead of months or years. Learn how PEG fusion is changing orthopedic care.
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Pulsed field ablation: The new first-line AFib treatment
Ablation procedures can improve AFib if patients are treated early enough. Pulsed field ablation is a new technology that offers this benefit with less risk of serious complications. Learn how it’s transforming the AFib treatment landscape.
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On the front lines of AI: Improving detection and diagnoses
A leader in AI solutions discusses current benefits for patients and providers, exciting future applications and how to evaluate new AI tools before adopting them. Read the Q&A.
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Tips to detect CVD earlier in women
Women with cardiovascular disease (CVD) tend to receive later diagnoses and less aggressive treatment than men. Learn the unique signs of CVD in women and when to refer.