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Lymphoma is a cancer of the cells of the lymphatic system, a major component of the immune system that protects us from infections and the “outside world.” Dr. Charles Holladay, a hematology and oncology specialist at Charleston Oncology, said lymphomas are relatively uncommon, making up approximately 4% of all cancer diagnoses. He pointed out, however, … Read more
No one knows the coronavirus like a doctor who deals with patients diagnosed with it every day. That’s what Dr. Angela Taylor, facility medical director for the hospital medical team at Trident Medical Center, faces day in and day out since the pandemic began. “It’s hard to be a COVID patient,” Dr. Taylor explained. “They … Read more
Pregnancy is a beautiful thing. Wonderful as it is, any mother or mother-to-be knows the apprehension that comes with having a baby: concerns about the child’s well-being in the womb; giving birth; the possibility of complications. Now add a pandemic that disrupts life as we know it – changes in prenatal and birth care policies, … Read more
It is safe to say that after re-opening from the COVID-19 shutdown, many businesses, especially in health care, were happy to simply survive, let alone thrive. As time went on, and opening with added precautions became the new normal, questions arose on how to have a prosperous business in the midst of a pandemic. It’s … Read more
Dental services are expensive and are typically not covered under traditional health insurance plans, and financial burdens are one of the main reasons people postpone seeing their dentist or do not go at all. Jenn Stoll, chief commercial officer for DentalPlans.com and the chairperson of Consumer Health Alliance, shares why enrolling in a dental savings … Read more
There’s only one reason Dr. Jason Hehr jumped in early on the Yomi, the first robotic surgery tool specifically for dental procedures. Although he considers himself to be an innovator, it’s not the cool new tech that drew him in. It is the “patient experience” – a phrase he repeats multiple times. Dr. Hehr, a … Read more