In 1979 at the age of 37, John Boggess experienced excruciating chest pain while watching a Sunday football game. Alarmed, he went to the emergency department in his local area. As the care team was connecting the electrocardiogram electrodes to his chest, John had a heart attack on the table and fell unconscious. Waking Up […]
There are fundamental differences between when adults, infants or children who need CPR. Adults usually have a cardiac arrest because of a heart attack. If a child requires CPR, it is more likely a result of a respiratory issue that then leads to a cardiac arrest. For an adult suffering cardiac arrest, the best and […]
Medically reviewed by Megan Miller, NP Whether it’s teenage angst, mid-month ice cream cravings or mood swings, hormones get the blame for a lot of women’s minor health complaints. But how much of our health and well-being is reliant on our hormones? The answer could be a lot more — and sometimes less — than […]
Medically reviewed by Scott Hultman, MD, MBA, FACS Did you know that all kinds of germs can hang out on your skin and inside your nostrils? On healthy children and adults, germs are typically harmless and just along for the ride. But, there are times when germs — specifically, staph bacteria — will enter deeper […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Sami Mardam-Bey Wake Orthopaedics What is scoliosis? It’s really just an abnormal curve of the spine. It’s fairly common, and approximately 3% of children are diagnosed with a mild or small curve (greater than 10 degrees). Only 0.3% progress to having a much bigger curve (greater than 30 degrees). What is […]
When you’re pregnant, you expect certain changes to happen to your body: your feet may swell, you may experience morning sickness — and you may even have itchy skin. Itching during pregnancy can be caused by a variety of factors, but it is important to consult your physician if you experience itching. What is Intrahepatic […]
Winter is a wonderful time of year for holiday parties, outdoor sports and cozy evenings by the fireplace. It’s also a time when contagious winter illnesses creep in, leading to a lot of miserable sick days. In case you or a loved one is under the weather, here are seven common winter illnesses to watch […]
Medically reviewed by Marili Witt, MD, FACOG Refresh Your Contraceptive Awareness Contraceptives are not always about birth control. They are used by many women for many reasons beyond preventing pregnancy: Some women use them to reduce symptoms of PMS or perimenopause, some use them to prevent migraines and some prefer the lighter periods that they […]
Dr. Rebecca Manganello, a provider on our WakeMed Medical Weight Management team, is dual board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians and a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Manganello is passionate about empowering patients. She recognizes the importance of a supportive partnership and is dedicated to providing this […]
Whether you’re facing a lung cancer diagnosis yourself or are worried about having a higher-than-average risk, WakeMed Cancer Care is with your every step of the way. Specializing in thoracic cancer, Dr. Praveen Namireddy works alongside our multidisciplinary team of cancer specialists who are committed to providing patient’s high-quality care. As a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist, Dr. Namireddy […]
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