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November, 2006
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Carotid artery disease, caused by plaque buildup on the arteries that supply blood to your brain, may have no symptoms in the early stages. At most risk for the disease are smokers and people who are overweight, have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes. Carotid stenting is a minimally invasive procedure to alleviate narrowing in the carotid artery. For a free brochure about carotid artery disease and carotid stenting, call toll free 800-333-8874.
According to the American Cancer Society, deaths from lung cancer among women increased 600 percent between 1950 and 1997. Lung cancer kills more women every year than breast and ovarian cancer combined. Established in 1998 as the first multidisciplinary lung cancer program in Kentucky, the Multidisciplinary Lung Cancer Program at the UK Markey Cancer Center provides a team approach to care for patients with thoracic cancers (cancers of the lung and chest). Our goal is to facilitate a rapid diagnosis for patients and provide innovative screening, prevention and treatment of lung cancer. For more information on women and cancer, call toll free 800-333-8874.
For many surgeries, including mitral valve repair, the da Vinci® Surgical System provides improved outcomes over standard minimally invasive techniques. This advanced technology offers three-dimensional imaging and 360-degree instrumentation for better visibility. Patients who undergo minimally invasive surgery are likely to have less pain and blood loss. Patients also are able to return home sooner and typically recover more quickly with fewer complications. Only UK HealthCare offers this new technology in the region. For more information on minimally invasive surgery, including a free brochure about mitral valve repair, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
For individuals with breast cancer, the MammoSite® Radiation Therapy System reduces radiation treatments from six weeks to five days. Delivering radiation where it’s needed most, the system minimizes radiation exposure to healthy tissue, potentially minimizing side effects. MammoSite is one treatment option available to the multidisciplinary team of experts at the Comprehensive Breast Care Center. For a free brochure on MammoSite, call toll free 800-333-8874.
When the thyroid gland produces less thyroid hormones than necessary, many body functions slow down. This condition, known as hypothyroidism, may cause brittle hair and nails, fatigue and forgetfulness. UK HealthCare offers an experienced team of endocrinologists trained to correctly diagnose and treat thyroid diseases. For additional information on hypothyroidism, call toll free 800-333-8874.
Inherited skin type, sun exposure and lifestyle are contributing factors to how every individual ages. Knowing that the way you feel about your appearance affects the way you view the world, the board-certified plastic surgeons at UK HealthCare offer a number of treatments to improve aging skin. For a free guide to cosmetic procedures, call toll free 800-333-8874.
Osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to become fragile, isn’t a disease for the elderly alone. Osteoporosis can occur in young children. Bones in most people reach maximum strength and density by age 20, so developing healthy habits early is essential to minimizing osteoporosis risk later in life. Being a good role model is the best way to influence your child’s health choices. If you participate in physical exercise and maintain a calcium-enriched diet, your family will follow. For a free guide on kids and their bones, call toll free 800-333-8874.
When individuals with celiac disease eat foods or use products containing gluten, found in wheat, rye and barley, as well as everyday products such as envelope adhesive and vitamins, their immune systems respond by damaging the small intestine. This damage may lead to malnutrition. The only treatment for this genetic digestive disease is a gluten-free diet. Along with celiac disease, the expert gastroenterologists at the UK HealthCare Digestive Health Program diagnose and treat a number of other digestive diseases. For free information on celiac disease, including examples of a gluten-free diet, call toll free 800-333-8874.
Fevers, swollen lymph nodes and frequent infections are just a few symptoms of leukemia, a type of blood cancer. For individuals with leukemia, the bone marrow produces abnormal white blood cells. These abnormal cells, called leukemia cells, eventually enter the bloodstream and take over normal white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. The multidisciplinary approach at UK Markey Cancer Center offers each patient a team of specialists, including oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, nurses and other team members who ensure optimal patient care by collaborating to develop individualized treatment. For a free brochure on what you need to know about leukemia, call toll free 800-333-8874.
Laser vision correction is a relatively quick outpatient surgical procedure that uses a laser to precisely reshape the cornea to minimize or eliminate dependency on corrective eyewear, LASIK surgery is one of the most highly regarded approaches to laser vision correction. LASIK is generally preferred because it offers rapid visual recovery and often takes less than 30 minutes to complete. Customized LASIK surgery is similar to LASIK surgery, offering the added benefit that the ophthalmologist can specifically customize surgery for each patient’s eye condition. The customized LASIK procedure employs the most advanced technology available by using a three-dimensional image of the eye. For a free fact sheet on laser vision correction, call toll free 800-333-8874.
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