Posts Written OnDecember 2014

The reasons to quit smoking keep adding up Still smoking despite all the warnings? Then maybe this will finally be the reason you put down the pack: complications following surgery. According to researchers from the Mayo Clinic, former and current smokers who have operations have higher healthcare costs for a year afterward compared to people who never smoked. They found that smoking-related complications could add up to $17 billion in direct medical costs in the United States. Smokers will find it harder to breathe during and after surgery, and the risk of blood clots and infection is higher. The risk…

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Should you consider taking up yoga? If you’ve ever seen a yoga class in action, it’s easy to see why this form of exercise is so popular. Yoga is a low-impact exercise, so those with mobility issues can take part, and it’s good for flexibility. It also is a mind-body workout, so even though you’re doing some serious stretching it’s also relaxing. Sound good? It should, but be aware that yoga’s not for everyone, and it’s not a quick fix for all your physical issues. Accentuate the Positive Yoga is great for posture, balance, flexibility and core strength. It also…

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Combining expert opinions on the WSH Tumor Board A breast cancer patient will see many different types of physicians over the course of treatment as they move from surgery to radiology, chemotherapy and often plastic surgery. When their case is particularly complex, having all of these specialists come together can be a huge benefit in creating a comprehensive treatment plan. That’s what happens each month when the Westside Surgical Hospital Tumor Board meets. “All of the different specialties necessary for breast cancer care are in the same room and, in an open and frank fashion, can discuss a case with the…

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HOUSTON, TEXAS, December 15, 2014 The long-awaited Breast Center and IVF lab opens next month at Westside Surgical Hospital. Patients will receive comprehensive breast and fertility care with the most advanced imaging and reconstructive surgery techniques available. The landmark center offers 3D mammograms, 3D ultrasounds, stereotactic breast biopsies and bone density testing, in addition to the robust reconstructive surgery program. “Westside Surgical Hospital has always had a special focus on breast health, but with this new center we will be able to care for women from diagnosis through treatment,” shares Dr. Jay Shenaq, plastic and reconstructive surgeon who is the…

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