Beyond Expectations: The Sophia Dobbert Story
Stricken with spinal muscular atrophy, doctors told Sophia Dobbert's parents she likely wouldn't live to see her third year. American Family Children's Hospital's Mary Schroth, MD, subscribed to a more optimistic prognosis. Measuring Vitamin D
Vitamin D is important for bone health, muscle function and immune function. While it is naturally produced in the body through sun exposure, being indoors and wearing sunscreen have made it increasingly difficult for the body to naturally produce an... Day in the Life of an Oncology Nurse
Beth Kingston, RN, is one of the many caring nurses at the UW Carbone Cancer Center. According to Kingston, patients and nurses can develop strong bonds after they experience a health crisis together. She reflects on the relationships she's developed... Giving Back: Former Cancer Patient Now Works at UW Hospital
Brittany Mabis was in eighth grade when she was diagnosed with bone cancer. The tumor was the size of a grapefruit and doctors told her she may have to have her leg amputated and would likely never walk. Today she walks without assistance and works i... Tips for Buying Safe Toys
Just because a store sells a toy, doesn't mean it is safe for kids. American Family Children's Hospital Safe Kids Coordinator Nicole Vesely offers tips to help parents make sure their child's toys are safe. The U.S. Public Research Group also offers ... Against the Odds: A Pancreatic Cancer Survivor's Story
Alyssa Brewer was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at age 37, a disease often considered terminal. Five of the first six doctors she spoke to initially treated her like a lost cause. But she was determined to survive, and with the help of her husband... The Role of a Urologist in Infertility Care
Dan Williams, MD, UW Health urologist and fellowship-trained male fertility specialist discusses the importance of having a trained male fertility specialist included as part of your infertility care team. (Video courtesy of NBC-15) Robotic Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG)
UW Health Heart and Vascular Care surgeons offer coronary artery bypass graft robotic surgery (CABG), a procedure which uses blood vessels from other parts of your body to re-route blood around the diseased arteries. The Ponseti Approach for Club Foot
The Ponseti approach provides a non-surgical alternative treatment for young children who are born with club foot. The technique uses foot manipulation and casting to correct the deformity. Heart Transplant Recipient Prepares to Compete in 2010 Transplant Games
In 2004, Dick Mueser received his heart transplant under the care of Niloo Edwards, MD. Since then, Mueser has competed in the 2006 and 2008 National Kidney Foundation U.S. Transplant Games™. As a member of Team Wisconsin, he is already trainin... |
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