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May 2014
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Mother Delivers Baby, Develops Heart Disease
Three weeks after giving birth to her first child, 28-year-old Amanda was diagnosed with heart failure. The prognosis wasn’t good, but a multidisciplinary team at UC San Diego Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center - and a novel cardiac device placed just under her skin to prevent sudden cardiac arrest - offer hope that Amanda will be there for her growing daughter. |
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A Doc on the Wild Side
Neonatologist Dawn Reeves has helped care for a lot of newborns, but none like the girl gorilla who arrived via emergency C-section at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in March. The 4.6-pound bundle of furry joy is just the latest example of UC San Diego physicians coming to the aid of some very unusual patients.
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Pregnant Pause: DNA Counseling
More women are waiting longer to become first-time mothers, which means a likely chat with a genetic counselor. But that’s not as scary as it sounds, and new, non-invasive tests that are easy, painless and quick can help reduce the stress of planning for a future family.
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10 Colors That Suggest Urine Trouble
It’s a good thing to mind your pees with Qs, as in what color is it? Urine is typically and naturally yellowish, its hue generally dependent upon how much water you drink, but on occasion it can be a course of a different color – and much more concerning.
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Q&A with Chris Wahl, MD
Each year, millions of Americans visit their doctors with sports- or activity-related joint injuries, most commonly to the knee or shoulder. We ask Dr. Christopher Wahl to diagnose the current situation.
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Filter Factor
Tiny structures called glomeruli are among your hardest working body parts. Each kidney contains about 1 million of them, all working tirelessly to filter roughly 26 gallons of blood every hour, every day of your life.
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Steady Improvement
Monica talks about her struggle with dystonia, a neurological movement disorder in which involuntary muscle contractions cause repetitive movements and abnormal postures, and how deep brain stimulation treatments at the UC San Diego Movement Disorder Center changed her life for the better. |
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Putting the Spotlight on Sunlight
Can you get sunburned on a cloudy day? What SPF is most effective? How often should I reapply sun lotion? May is Melanoma Awareness Month, and as summer approaches, it’s important to avoid the dark side of the sun. Learn more about skin cancer, including warning signs, treatment options and what types of sunscreen you should pack on your vacation. |
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Upcoming Events
May 12, 2014
Oncology 101
UC San Diego Health System - La Jolla
May 17, 2014
Parkinson’s Disease: Empowering the Community
Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine
May 18, 2014
Newborn Immunizations: Thinking Ahead to Your Baby’s Vaccines
UC San Diego Medical Center
June 5, 2014
Melanoma: What You Need to Know
UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center
June 15, 2014
8th Annual Survivor Beach
Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa
June 21, 2014
Childbirth Basics
UC San Diego Medical Center
View more events >
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Corner Clinic: Answers From Our Physicians
L-R: Atul Malhotra, Meghan Spriggs, Michael Albo
1. What are the medical differences between tiredness, fatigue and exhaustion?
2. What’s the point of ear wax?
3. Is there a way to prevent or treat incontinence?
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Recipes: A Good Start to Healthy Summer Skin
Skin care during summer means more than just sunscreens and moisturizers. Eating right helps too, which means getting plenty of vitamin A. Try these recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner - and give yourself an A for effort.
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