Lauren's Medical Moment
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There’s a new, less-invasive treatment option that can get athletes back in the game faster than ever before.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 5:34 PM EST
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Lymphedema is a condition where fluid gets trapped in an arm or leg and causes swelling most often after cancer surgery to remove lymph nodes.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 5:38 PM EST
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Researchers at UCLA studying trends in cervical cancer rates have found an increase in stage four, or advanced disease, in women over 40.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 8:04 PM EST
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After years of clinical trials, the FDA is approving a new treatment for women with metastatic breast cancer.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 5:40 PM EST
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Martie Salt explores how doctors are using sound frequencies to disrupt and dismantle non-cancerous thyroid nodules in this edition of Medical Moment.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 6:19 PM EST
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Getting treated quickly is vital for stroke survival and better recovery.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 5:36 PM EST
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Researchers are studying the benefits of cutting back on certain breast cancer treatments for some patients.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 5:31 PM EST
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A breakthrough in the diabetes world may simplify the future of treatment.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 5:31 PM EST
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For the first time ever, clinical trials are underway testing a new virus that targets deadly cancer cells and wipes them out.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 5:41 PM EST
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Before 3D holograms, surgeons relied on x-rays and CT scans to help guide them.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 7:08 PM EST
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Scientists are studying targeted therapies that show some promise in stopping the growth of ovarian cancer.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 7:26 PM EST
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Albert Khoury was a terminal lung cancer patient given weeks to live until doctors performed an ultra-rare double lung transplant.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 5:48 PM EST
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A new study from Duke shows that despite the benefits for patients, home treatment doesn’t always go as prescribed.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 5:52 PM EST
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There are two cutting-edge treatments that researchers are hoping to bring from bench to bedside when it comes to Alzheimer's.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 7:16 PM EST
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New research is showing you may not be able to pay off your sleep debt.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 8:50 PM EST
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New research shows how some foods may just be the ultimate mood booster.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 5:33 PM EST
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Now research shows you make not need a full workout to get all the health benefits of one.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 6:46 PM EST
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While most of us get some extra sleep, there could be negative consequences on our bones!
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 5:39 PM EST
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There are about 500,000 service dogs in the U.S. helping people overcome challenges in their day-to-day lives. But there's only one like Ricochet.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 5:39 PM EST
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One of the largest studies of its kind is underway to prove dogs can communicate.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 6:02 PM EST
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Wolf therapy is offering a way for addicts to heal while teaching them about respect and boundaries.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 5:35 PM EST
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Researchers are now using artificial intelligence to help people with Type 2 diabetes get their disease under control.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 6:05 PM EST
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Using a simple recording of your voice and a special computer could help early detection of dementia.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 5:49 PM EDT
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A new study reveals that certain colorful foods can make those longer lives healthier.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 5:37 PM EDT
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A device designed to gently treat injured tendons may make all the difference for chronic pain patients.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 5:31 PM EDT
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There’s new research that could help detect heart problems early for lupus patients.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 5:36 PM EDT
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Researchers are looking into the relationship between stress and aging.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 5:36 PM EDT
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Each year, about 2.3 million people in the world develop breast cancer, and experts agree catching it early can be life-saving.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 5:45 PM EDT
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New technology is allowing patients and their doctors to track their progress without coming into the office.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 5:44 PM EDT
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“Go Baby Go” is a program designed to build adaptive toy cars to get kids with mobility impairments moving!
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 5:33 PM EDT
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Doctors are using focused ultrasound to target the area of the brain causing Parkinson's problems.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 5:47 PM EDT
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A new technique is giving surgeons a way to be even more precise, helping patients heal better.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 5:47 PM EDT
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An AVM is an abnormal tangle of blood vessels in the brain, and a new surgery gives those suffering from it a fighting chance.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 6:06 PM EDT
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Health experts say continuing care for Ukrainian patients, either in new countries or in their homeland, may pose a global health challenge.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 5:59 PM EDT
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Surgeons are utilizing a “super cool-down” of the body to protect the brain during heart surgery.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 5:33 PM EDT
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Researchers say first responders may be at much higher risk for developing multiple myeloma.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 5:43 PM EDT
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Orthopedic surgeons are using advanced technology to build better treatment plans for patients undergoing shoulder replacement surgery.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 5:40 PM EDT
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Now, surgeons are performing a “first-of-its-kind” surgery by safely removing the cancerous prostate through the bladder.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 8:11 PM EDT
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A new compound is showing promise in knocking down triple-negative and other breast cancers.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 10:15 PM EDT
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Doctors are taking a procedure that was used on the battlefields in Iraq and Afghanistan to save lives here at home.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 5:43 PM EDT
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New technology is allowing patients to get up and get moving faster than ever before.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 5:41 PM EDT
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Surgeons at Duke University Hospital performed the world’s first combination heart transplant and thymus tissue implantation to help give one child a fighting chance.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 5:39 PM EDT
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What if you could receive the weight loss benefits of exercise, without the exercise?
Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 5:55 PM EDT
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The minimally invasive procedure can be a lifesaver, but now, new research is giving patients another option.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 5:42 PM EDT
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Researchers at Limbitless Solutions have made bionic limbs for kids who are born without arms!
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 5:49 PM EDT
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Some experts think the lack of exposure to germs may leave children at higher risk for developing asthma and other issues.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 8:15 PM EDT
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Researchers are testing a new device that may make testing for Alzheimer’s easier, and that means it might lead to a diagnosis earlier.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 5:44 PM EDT
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More doctors are finding other ways to manage pain that doesn’t rely on opioids.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 5:37 PM EDT
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A group of researchers is providing cutting-edge technology to return mobility to those without limbs.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 5:40 PM EDT
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Researchers say there’s more evidence that weight loss as an adult may have a significant impact on a person’s risk of colon cancer.