WakeMed and Duke are partnering to bring together Duke’s world-class cancer program and WakeMed’s surgical oncology expertise. Cancer Care Plus+, a joint operating agreement, will establish a comprehensive cancer service throughout the WakeMed system that is fully integrated with Duke Cancer Institute locations in Wake County and anchored at Duke Raleigh Hospital. Access to Cancer […]
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is leakage of urine that comes from physical exertion. Activities like coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting, or running can increase pressure or “stress” to the bladder and cause leakage. SUI is fairly common and affects one out of three women over 45 years old. Women most commonly develop SUI from changes that […]
Most people have trouble understanding conversations in background noise environments. This includes people with normal hearing as well as people who have hearing loss. Persons with hearing loss can get assistance with specifically tuned amplification from an audiologist – most commonly in the form of a hearing aid. Advances in Hearing Aid Technology The most […]
Achoo! This past winter season has done its part in confusing even medical professionals. When it comes to preparing our patients for avoiding sickness, drastic changes in weather can present a challenge. Now that spring is officially upon us, we are all excited at the opportunity to spend more time outdoors. But with embracing the […]
Spring has sprung in North Carolina! Unfortunately, that means the start of seasonal allergy season for many. With blooming flowers and budding trees come sneezes, sniffles, and itchy eyes for many sufferers of springtime allergies. For pregnant women, allergy symptoms can seem worse than normal due to increased swelling of nasal tissue. In fact, 25% […]
Before we helped establish a NICU library at WakeMed, our connection to WakeMed began with our own NICU story… During most of my pregnancy with my son, Pearson, I had placenta previa. On the morning of October 29, I was finally cleared for a vaginal delivery at his 36-week checkup. Well, apparently the check went […]
…and are you ready to let them? Every parent who has a child who wants to earn extra money by babysitting has thought through the potential “what if” scenarios to determine if they are ready for the responsibility of caring for someone else’s child. 3 Questions About Babysitting That Parents May Ask Questions parents may […]
WakeMed’s Joanna Burgess, BSN, RN, Ed Keating, BSN, RN, and Brian Klausner, MD, won Triangle Business Journal’s 2017 Health Care Heroes awards. They are among 19 honorees recognized as leaders in their field who have made significant contributions to health care. Joanna Burgess, BSN, RN, CWOCN Thanks to Joanna Burgess, BSN, RN, patients who have […]
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are typically thought of as only impacting adults. But these diseases impact children too with similar symptoms found in adults, including: Cramps/abdominal pain Fever Diarrhea Unexplained weight loss Rectal bleeding Loss of appetite Diagnosis in children tends to be more difficult due to food allergies and/or frequent viruses that can […]
Unlike many orthopaedic issues, the risk of an ACL injury or tear does not increase with age. Instead, ACL tears are most closely linked to participation in sports like soccer, basketball, lacrosse and skiing where there are bursts of activity and sharp turns and pivots. Who’s at Greater Risk for ACL Tears? ACL tears do […]
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