Doctor’s Office: A visit with Michael Ramsay
As it should be, a visit to the doctor is all about you, when the physician leads the question-asking. “Doctor’s Office” turns the tables so we can get to know our Baylor Scott & White Health doctors better — as people. The doctor Michael A.E. Ramsay, MD, FRCA, is chairman of the department of anesthesiology and pain … Continue reading Doctor’s Office: A visit with Michael Ramsay
Toddler makes miraculous recovery from rare paralyzing disease
October 8th started as a day like any other. Elizabeth Cardone walked into her son’s room to start getting him up and ready for the day. Corbin and his one-year-old sister had been recovering from a respiratory infection but seemed to be doing better. But to her alarm, when she tried to stand him up … Continue reading Toddler makes miraculous recovery from rare paralyzing disease
7 tips to help you quit vaping
Can’t seem to get rid of your vaping habit? The best way to begin the process is to analyze how it first started. There are many reasons why people begin using e-cigarettes: to stop smoking, to fit in with their peers at school or just to try it. Teens are more likely to start to … Continue reading 7 tips to help you quit vaping
Why being kind is good for your health
No one sets out to be unkind to others, but it’s all too easy to get caught up in this “me, me, me” world we live in. When was the last time you did something kind for someone else — not because you had to and without receiving any kind of reward in return? If … Continue reading Why being kind is good for your health
7 ways to travel smart with diabetes
Traveling is always exciting, but it comes with its own challenges — especially for those with chronic conditions like Type 1 or 2 diabetes. Not only do you have to think about getting to the airport on time and not forgetting your toothbrush, you also have to worry about managing your diabetes during the trip. … Continue reading 7 ways to travel smart with diabetes
How my son saved my life by donating his liver
Usually it’s the son who looks up to his dad as his hero but for me, my son is my hero. His selfless decision to donate his liver saved my life. I was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver in September 2018. While I had been showing symptoms for a while prior, I was still … Continue reading How my son saved my life by donating his liver
11 ways to ease your eczema
Dealing with dry, itchy, red patches on your skin? Eczema might be to blame. Eczema is an incredibly common and usually very manageable skin condition. In fact, an estimated 30 percent of people in the U.S. have eczema — so if that’s you, you’re not alone. Many people develop eczema in childhood and it may … Continue reading 11 ways to ease your eczema
10 tips for navigating diabetes education
If you’ve just been recently diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes, consider looking for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) training near you. This will help you learn all about your diabetes and how to monitor and control your blood sugars day to day through self-care skills like healthy eating and being active. Decades of research … Continue reading 10 tips for navigating diabetes education
Why cancer hates fighters like me
I was diagnosed with breast cancer on December 26, 2018. I had just turned 36 and my year had already been rough. After having to leave my hometown, losing a relationship of five years and moving to Dallas all on my own, I had finally found my groove. I was in great shape, had made … Continue reading Why cancer hates fighters like me