Robotic systems in orthopedic surgery
May 12, 2021
Total knee replacement surgery has come a long way since its inception. Previously, this was a highly-involved procedure that left patients with sizeable scars and an extended recovery. New technologies, such as the CORI total knee system, are...
COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Pediatric Population
May 11, 2021
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced approval for emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in younger teens, aged 12-15.
Tips for Returning to School Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Apr 30, 2021
After more than a year of doing “Zoom School,” many children are returning to the classroom for the first time. Parents and kids alike are justified in wondering, “Is this safe?” Unfortunately, it’s not a clear-cut answer. Risk really depends on an...
Heart Health, Atrial Fibrillation, and COVID-19
Mar 17, 2021
When you hear “cardiovascular disease,” what comes to mind first? Many people immediately think of heart attack—which is certainly a very important condition to consider. Yet, there are a number of maladies that fall under the cardiovascular disease...
The Negative Effects of Stress & How to Manage Stress in a Healthy Way
Dec 28, 2020
Stress gets a bad reputation, even though it is a natural and necessary phenomenon. Without it, humans would not have survived. It’s only when stress becomes too overwhelming that it turns problematic. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are...
Myths about the Flu Vaccine
Oct 28, 2020
You’ve probably heard someone say they caught the “flu bug.” But not all illnesses are the same, and influenza is very different from something like a stomach bug. The flu is a respiratory illness caused by influenza A or B viruses, and it can hit...