PATIENT BENEFITS FROM ADVANCED TREATMENT FOR STROKE All of a sudden, Bobby Smith couldn’t talk. He also couldn’t lift his left arm or left leg. Just minutes before, he had been chatting with his daughter, enjoying a quiet afternoon and some quality family time. Minutes later, he was in an ambulance, en route to the Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center at...
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By Tara L. Parr, MPAS, PA-C, Medi-Weightloss Clinics® - High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major health problem in the United States, affecting more than 50 million people across the country. Hypertension is a state in which the pressure of blood in the arteries is elevated and requires the heart to work harder than normal to circulate...
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By Sam Bittel, Au.D., FAAA, Vestibular Program Director, Associated Audiologists, Inc. - Approximately one-third of individuals between 65 to 75 years of age report that dizziness and imbalance affect the quality of their lives. According to the Vestibular Disorders Association, each year more than five million people consult with their doctors with complaints of dizziness. Did You Know? The most...
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By Matt Timm, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, Elite Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy - The phrase was coined by the American Institute of Cancer Research in 2011 due to the growing evidence linking inactivity to several chronic diseases and mortality. The findings from research into sedentary behavior may not sound surprising. Recommendations for exercise and the health benefits have been well...
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Are you one of the 7.5 million Americans living with psoriasis, the most common autoimmune disease in the United States? Up to 30 percent of people with psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis, a chronic inflammatory arthritis that affects the joints and tendons. Research from the National Psoriasis Foundation reveals that nearly one in four people with psoriasis—a chronic, noncontagious, genetic disease...
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PATIENT BENEFITS FROM ADVANCED TREATMENT FOR STROKE All of a sudden, Bobby Smith couldn’t talk. He also couldn’t lift his left arm or left leg. Just minutes before, he had been chatting with his daughter, enjoying a quiet afternoon and some quality family time. Minutes later, he was in an ambulance, en route to the Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center at...
By Tara L. Parr, MPAS, PA-C, Medi-Weightloss Clinics® - High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major health problem in the United States, affecting more than 50 million people across the country. Hypertension is a state in which the pressure of blood in the arteries is elevated and requires the heart to work harder than normal to circulate...
By Sam Bittel, Au.D., FAAA, Vestibular Program Director, Associated Audiologists, Inc. - Approximately one-third of individuals between 65 to 75 years of age report that dizziness and imbalance affect the quality of their lives. According to the Vestibular Disorders Association, each year more than five million people consult with their doctors with complaints of dizziness. Did You Know? The most...
By Matt Timm, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, Elite Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy - The phrase was coined by the American Institute of Cancer Research in 2011 due to the growing evidence linking inactivity to several chronic diseases and mortality. The findings from research into sedentary behavior may not sound surprising. Recommendations for exercise and the health benefits have been well...
By Dr. Thomas F. Bembynista - For years, people have been frustrated by toenail fungus. The nail discoloration makes it almost impossible for those who suffer from it to freely enjoy certain activities without feeling self-conscious about exposing their feet in public. As the fungus progresses, the nail thickens and becomes damaged causing more problems to the sufferer. Up until...
By Sarrisa Haley, Wellness Manager, The Athletic Club - Talk about right up my alley. Take this quick quiz. See if you can guess how Kansas as a state does on physical fitness. Question: What percentage of Kansas residents are: 1. Obese: BMI of 30-34.9 2. Overweight: BMI of 25-29.9 3. Healthy weight: BMI of 18.5-24.9 A. 35.73% B. 20.74%...
By Jacob Wayman, Kansas City Internal Medicine Corporate Medicine and Wellness Division - Currently in the United States, 133 million Americans suffer from one or more chronic conditions and over 75% of our $2 trillion health-related expenditures are directly related to the care of chronic conditions1. In fact, more than $1 trillion of our health-related expenditures are directly caused by...
By J. Lynne Weilert, LMSW, Leawood Counseling Center - Statistics Mood disorders, including major depression, affect 20 million Americans each year. About 17% of people in the United States will suffer from Major Depression during their lifetime. Depression is the leading cause of disability in the United States, and the annual cost of treatment and lost productivity is over 87...
Truth be told, when Rob Sweeney first invented the messageQube, he never imagined it would impact public safety systems, or be the communication hub that remotely monitors congestive heart failure patients. However, he did think it could make it easier for family and friends to communicate with elderly and ill people. Rob saw his own mom in a lonely hospital...
Are you one of the 7.5 million Americans living with psoriasis, the most common autoimmune disease in the United States? Up to 30 percent of people with psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis, a chronic inflammatory arthritis that affects the joints and tendons. Research from the National Psoriasis Foundation reveals that nearly one in four people with psoriasis—a chronic, noncontagious, genetic disease...
From Patient to Activist, Dee Dee Ricks, Who Traded Her Hedge-Fund Career for Philanthropy, Will Share About Her Mission to Defeat Breast Cancer Dee Dee Ricks, whose breast cancer journey was the subject of an HBO documentary, will be the featured speaker on Saturday, May 11, at the 2013 Pink Promise Brunch, hosted by Susan G. Komen® Greater Kansas City...
By James Mirabile, M.D., FACOG, Mirabile M.D. Beauty, Health & Wellness - Chronic Pelvic Pain is pain that occurs below the belly button which has lasted longer than six months in duration, and is one of the most common medical problems affecting women. It is estimated that as many as one out of every five women age 18-50 has chronic pelvic...
Kansas City resident Heather Blegstad has become an advocate for raising awareness about preeclampsia after a terrifying experience with her first pregnancy. Like many women, Heather had never heard of preeclampsia until being diagnosed only 24 weeks into her pregnancy in 2010. Experiencing severe swelling and rib pain, Heather went to the local emergency room, where she was rushed via...
By Brian Marcantel, DPh - Q: Can I take a product for arthritis containing glucosamine and chondroitin to avoid using daily prescription drugs? A: Glucosamine is available in many forms and is often combined with chrondroitin. This combination has been thought to stimulate the production of cartilage components and allow rebuilding of damaged cartilage. Although clinical trials have demonstrated that glucosamine...
The Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City (BIAKS) serves the Kansas City metro and state of Kansas offering services for survivors, loved ones, professionals and the general community on brain injury awareness, education and support. We are here to be the “Voice of Brain Injury.” What is Traumatic Brain Injury? 1 in 10 individuals will be touched...
Kansas City B-cycle, powered by Blue KC, officially reopened for its second season on Friday, March 15. Kansas City B-cycle was first launched on July 3, 2012, as a partnership between BikeWalkKC and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC). The initiative aims to change the face of transportation in Kansas City by offering a healthy and...
By Jimmy Page, Fellowship of Christian Athletes - “Therefore, be imitators of God, as dearly loved children. And walk in love, as the Messiah also loved us and gave Himself for us, a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God.” – Ephesians 5:12 Have you ever played the game, “Follow The Leader?” It’s a copycat game in which people in a...
By Amy Shideler, MS, RD, Medi-Weightloss Clinics® - Does the warmer weather cause panic about no longer hiding under bulky sweaters or even worse – wearing a bathing suit? Don’t fret. If you want to lose weight by summer, it is possible! The weight loss process takes commitment and effort, but will have you ready to face summer with renewed...
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