Paralysis, multiple sclerosis, and ALS. These conditions impact millions of lives with little hope for improvement. But that may not always be the case. Barb Consiglio has the details on scientific breakthroughs that may one day make these conditions treatable and bring hope for recovery to those diagnosed with a wide range of currently incurable diseases and injuries.
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He could have quit, but instead, he persevered and is sharing his story with others. He is known as "Jimmy Fadez," a master barber from Columbus, and he was at Apollo Career Center speaking with their spa and cosmetology students. In 2022, Fadez was doing a weighted squat when his spine snapped. He was left paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair. But that didn't stop him.
May 14, 2024, Press Release from Solvita Blood Center: DAYTON, Ohio – Donors who support the regional blood supply during the Memorial Day holiday period by donating at the Solvita Dayton Center will get a free Kings Island ticket or a $15 e-gift card.
For those unfamiliar, a stroke is when blood flow to the brain is blocked or there is bleeding in the brain. According to the CDC, every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke. Dr. Nouh said if you suspect someone is having a stroke, try to remember the acronym, “BE FAST.” That stands for balance, eyes, face, arm, speech and time. So, is the person experiencing sudden issues with their balance or coordination?
May 9, 2024, Press Release from Lima Memorial Health System: Lima Memorial Health System has joined forces with Eon, a leading healthtech company dedicated to revolutionizing the way incidental findings are gathered and followed up on for treatment. This collaboration will help Lima Memorial use the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to comprehensively review all completed CT scans, X-rays, ultrasounds, MRIs and pathology reports within its facilities for potential cancerous lung nodules.
When it comes to organ donations, every second counts. That's why Cleveland Clinic surgeons are using new technology to help preserve livers before they're transplanted. You may have seen the coolers that hospitals use to transport donor organs for transplant. However, new technology is helping organ transportation to keep them somewhat alive between donors and recipients. Doctors say that by using perfusion methods, they're able to pump oxygenated blood or solution through a donor's liver outside the body.
Reusable water bottles are convenient, save money, and help the environment. But how often are people washing them to prevent bacteria and mold from developing?
The Heart & Vascular team at Lima Memorial celebrate the 100th time they have used the a minimally invasive procedure to repair severe aortic stenosis.
Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center research is exploring the field of gene therapy to help people with rare genetic disorders.
We all know that exercise is good for you, but what if you’re not a fan of going to the gym or joining a fitness class? Well, there are plenty of other fun alternatives, like dancing.