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Revolutionary Robotic Navigation Technology for Spine Surgery
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.
Revolutionizing the Treatment of Valve Disease
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 tha
Importance of Healthy Sleep in Children & Teens
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 the
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure: Diagnosis, Symptoms and Treatment Options
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 Els
New Treatments for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Jeffrey Altshuler, MD, discusses news treatments for thoracic aortic aneurysm, as well as symptoms, diagnosis, and recovery from the condition.
What You Need to Know About Vaping
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
Skull Base Brain Tumors
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 C
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
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 sh
Radiosurgery Program at The MemorialCare Cancer Institute at Saddleback Medical Center
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.
Vestibular Disorders
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.