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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot develops in a major vein, mostly in the lower leg and thigh. While there is a wide range of symptoms that patients may have (see sidebar), DVT can also move from the legs and block the…

When you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of a heart attack, dial 9-1-1. This sounds simple to some but many people hesitate. “When I’m out in the community, people tell me they don’t call 9-1-1 because they’re scared to…

Fad diets like the cabbage soup diet or South Beach are common and may provide short-term weight loss but eventually the weight returns. “Diets should offer a balanced eating and exercise approach, promise gradual results over rapid…

The start of “Back to School” and the slow shortening of days may have you thinking about changes to your sleep schedule. Healthy sleep patterns are based on routine. Any disruption to the schedule or routine and you might face lasting…

April is both Autism and Parkinson’s awareness month at Capital Institute for Neurosciences, board certified neurologists offer focused programs for people with these neurological disorders. This includes extensive diagnostic…

For those with diabetes or poor circulation, an injury or wound to the legs and feet can be slow to heal. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, a well established treatment that involves breathing 100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber, helps the…

Most people know what heart disease and chronic kidney disease are, but they may not know how the two are linked. Chronic kidney disease by itself and excessive protein in the urine are also risk factors for heart disease, but these…

Those who are dealing with a gastrointestinal (GI) tract cancer diagnosis have a lot to think about, but at Capital Health, there is someone to assist them through this confusing time. Meet Margo Creevey Margo is Capital Health’s GI…

Hospitals across the country have been trying to decide how to treat patients who enter an emergency department not well enough for immediate discharge but not sick enough to be admitted as an inpatient. At Capital Health, the answer is an…

You packed the beach bags, swimsuits and sunscreen, but are you truly prepared for that road trip to the beach? Road trips can be the highlight of the summer but seasonal hazards can lead to increased accidents. “Awareness on the road and…