At Christiana Care, research is a key element to providing quality health care in every medical specialty. There are hundreds of national, regional and locally based studies in progress lead by Christiana Care investigators, including in the field of women’s health. Dr. Matt Hoffman, director of OB/GYN research for Christiana Care Health System, discuss ongoing research efforts for women and families, including the latest results on a study of preterm children.
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Oftentimes when we’re frightened or surprised, it feels like our heart skips a beat. But for people with a condition known as arrhythmia, this really does happen. An arrhythmia is any disorder of your heart rate or rhythm – this means that your heart beats too quickly, too slowly or with an irregular pattern. While not all arrhythmias are serious, some may be life-threatening and require treatment. Dr. Brian Sarter, the medical director of heart and vascular interventional services with Christiana Care’s Center for Heart & Vascular Health, discusses the risks and treatment of arrhythmia.
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Keeping track of your medication is very important and can be a lifesaver in certain conditions, but it doesn’t have to be a complicated task. Dr. Patricia Curtin, chief of Geriatric Medicine for Christiana Care and medical director for the Christiana Care Visiting Nurse Association, discusses the importance of medication management and tips on how you can stay of top of your daily regime.
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Sleep is essential for a person’s health and well being and is an important part of memory, weight loss, mood and even childhood development. Yet millions of Americans – including teens and adolescents – do not get enough sleep and many more suffer from some type of sleep disorder. MaryRose Hancock, manager of the Christiana Care Sleep Disorders Center, discusses the importance of sleep for adults and children.
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For many, the extras hours of daylight during the summer means more time enjoying outdoor activities and sports. But it’s important to remember the potential health concerns that also come with exercising in hot conditions. Erin Egan, an exercise physiologist at Christiana Care’s Preventive Medicine and Rehabilitation Institute, discusses exercise advice for those looking to work out during the summer months.
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You or your loved one just have been diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) where your heart doesn’t pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs. You will need to learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms that signal whether your CHF is getting out of control and needs further attention. Christiana Care Visiting Nurse Association Care Management Supervisor Andrea Dickerson RN, MSN, discusses what you can do to manage your CHF at home.
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With the official start of summer just a week away, many of us are spending more time outdoors in the warm sunshine, from trips to the beach to simple yard work around the home. It’s important to take the appropriate precautions to protect your skin during time in the sun – but the range of products available for sun safety can be confusing and misleading. Dr. Jonathon Zieff, a dermatologist with Christiana Care Health System, discusses sun safety and choosing the appropriate products for summer skin care.
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Nearly one in three babies in the U.S. is delivered by cesarean, making it the most common surgical procedure in the country. While cesarean birth – also known as a c-section – is often medically necessary, the rising rate of c-sections in this country has some health professionals concerned. Dr. Gordon Ostrum, deputy chair of the department of obstetrics and gynecology for Christiana Care Health System, discusses the growing rate of cesarean births in the U.S.
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You or your loved one just had a severe illness or major surgery requiring hospitalization. The good news – you get to go home. The bad news – you get to go home only to face the challenges caused by your illness or surgery: pain, mobility limitations and activity restrictions. Christiana Care Visiting Nurse Association’s Chief Operations Officer Rhonda Combs, RN, MSN discusses what you can do to plan ahead, prepare and find resources available to help the transition from hospital to home.
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It seems like every day you see reports of children and teens dying from a potentially deadly activity designed to offer a fleeting high. It’s called the choking game, where children are choking themselves to the point of unconsciousness for a tingling sensation, not unlike a drug-induced high. Douglas Smith, program director for Christiana Care Health System’s Rosenblum Child & Adolescent Health Center, offers a better understand of the choking game including how to recognize the warning signs of this dangerous activity.
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