Weekly Dose of Wellness

Each year, millions of people live with chronic joint pain and delay joint replacement surgery. If you’ve been hesitant to undergo joint replacement, learning about Mako™ Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology may help you make your decision. Surgeons at Long Beach Medical Center embrace advanced technology and are using Mako, a robotic-assisted surgical technology, to bring a new level of precision to t...

Dr. Amandeep Bhalla, MD, orthopedic surgeon at the Spine Center at Long Beach Memorial Hospital, discusses the robotic navigation technology Excelsius GPS and how it is revolutionizing spine surgery.

Dr. Mark Sakwa, Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery at MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute, and Medical Director of Adult Cardiovascular Surgery at MemorialCare & Vascular Institute at Long Beach Medical Center discusses the minimally invasive options that are revolutionizing the treatment of valve disease.

Teens typically don’t get enough healthy sleep. In today’s culture, it’s common for teens to skimp on sleep because of their overloaded schedules and time spent on digital devices. And for some teens, sleep can be a natural challenge despite how early they try to get to bed. For all teens, lack of healthy sleep can put a kink in the body’s overall well-being. Dr. Gary Feldman explains why healthy...

According to the American Heart Association, more than a quarter of the population has a hole in their heart, for most it causes no adverse health effects, and majority of those affected don't even know they have it. Interventional Cardiologist, Sarah Elsayed, MD, discusses how patent foramen ovales (PFOs) occur, signs and symptoms, and treatment options available.

Jeffrey Altshuler, MD, discusses news treatments for thoracic aortic aneurysm, as well as symptoms, diagnosis, and recovery from the condition.

As of October 22, 2019, 1,604* cases of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI) have been reported to CDC from 49 states and 34 deaths have been confirmed in 24 states. Pulmonologist, Thomas Asciuto, MD, unveils the truth about vaping, how it has become a trend, recent outbreaks, and resources available for smoking cessation.

Jason A. Liauw, MD, and Ashley E. Balaker, MD, discuss skull base brain tumors, covering the causes, potential symptoms, treatment options, and recovery. They also share information about the new MemorialCare Neuroscience Institute at Saddleback Medical Center.

Interventional Cardiologist, Sanjiv Patel, MD, discusses transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a minimally invasive procedure that allows the aortic valve in the heart to be replaced with a new valve while the heart is still beating. Dr. Patel shares how the procedure works, who qualifies as a candidate, symptoms of aortic stenosis, risk and recovery time, and heart-healthy tips for a pat...

Linda Chan, MD, discusses the Radiosurgery Program at The MemorialCare Cancer Institute, explaining what radiosurgery is, common side effects, benefits, and other radiation treatment options.

Physical Therapist, Mitchell Tsurudome, discusses balance and vestibular (inner ear) disorders in patients, advances in physical therapy treatment options, and program offerings available at Orange Coast Medical Center.

MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center is the only hospital in Los Angeles County with the ExactechGPS® Shoulder Application system for shoulder replacement surgery. The system allows surgeons to view a 3D anatomical model of a patient’s shoulder making adjustments in real time and allows for more consistent and accurate implant placement. Listen in as Michael Pahl, MD explains the new ExactechGPS...

A recent study found that about half of women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer considered having a double mastectomy and one in six had the surgery, including many women who were at low risk of developing a second breast cancer. Medical Director of Breast Surgery, MemorialCare Breast Center at Orange Coast Medical Center, Jane L. Kakkis, M.D., discusses double mastectomies, including when...

Dr. Kim discusses the anterior approach to hip replacement, an alternative to traditional posterior hip replacement.

Roughly 53,000 people in the U.S. have shoulder replacement surgery each year. Orthopedic Surgeon and Medical Director of the Total Shoulder Replacement Program at the MemorialCare Joint Replacement Center at Orange Coast Medical Center, Trong Nguyen, M.D., will discuss types of shoulder replacement surgery and who should consider a replacement, how shoulder replacement is performed, the benefits...

Molly Lehman, MS discusses how Consumer-based genetic testing, like 23andMe, are allowing consumers to access genetic results for health conditions, including the BRCA mutation that puts women at a higher risk for developing hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. However, these results may not fully represent a full story of their risk.

Dr. Duggan and Dr. Porat discuss how to end joint paint and get back to living an active lifestyle, pain-free.

Dietician Gretchen Perea, M.S., R.D answers some common nutrition questions and discusses simple tips for healthy eating.

Left untreated, atrial fibrillation, or AFib, can cause life-threatening complications, such as stroke or heart failure. For millions of people, a steady and predictable heartbeat has been replaced by an irregular or extremely rapid one. These abnormal heart rhythms are called arrhythmias, and the most common form is AFib. Electrophysiologist with the MemorialCare Heart and Vascular Institute at O...

Rahul Sharma, DO discusses abdominal aortic aneurysm and how to treat this condition.

According to the National Kidney Foundation, more than half a million people go to emergency rooms for kidney stone problems annually. Approximately one in ten people will have a kidney stone during their lifetime. Nephrologist, Gaytri Gandotra, M.D., discusses common types of kidney stones, as well as signs and symptoms, risk factors, dietary and lifestyle changes to consider and the association...

Does it feel like your child is sick all the time? When you child spends and extended amount of time indoors and is around other kids at school, it increases the chances of them getting a cold or flu. MemorialCare Medical Group Pediatrician, Dr. Emily Edwards, shares some helpful advice you'll want to follow to help prevent your child from getting sick at school and stay healthy year round.

According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men. Sixty-five percent of all prostate cancers are found in men ages 65 – 69. Radiation Oncologist, Asif Harsolia, M.D, discusses the benefits of CyberKnife radiosurgery for the treatment of prostate cancer.

Dr. Caldwell discusses the importance of getting regularly scheduled mammograms, and the difference between traditional 2D mammograms and 3D tomosynthesis mammography.

In the early moments after natural and/or intentional trauma, bystanders are often present before the arrival of first responders. Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children’s & Women’s empowers the general public to make a difference in a life-threatening situation through the Stop the Bleed® campaign, which teaches people the basic techniques of bleeding control.