Help for Depression When Medications Haven’t Worked
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a treatment and can be an important tool in the care of patients with treatment-resistant depression, a type of depression that does not improve after trying antidepressant medications and talk therapy.
Health Care Options for Weight Loss
Choosing the right form of weight loss health care can be overwhelming. WashU Medicine physicians can help you start on the best path.
Top Five Questions Pain Psychologists Answer
Cesar E. Gonzalez, PhD, is a WashU Medicine pain psychologist. He helps patients manage their pain in ways outside of medications. He reveals the top five most frequently asked questions he receives from patients.
Help Prevent Vision Loss with Corneal Cross-Linking
Patients with keratoconus (ker-uh-toh-koh-nuhs) face difficult decisions about their eye health. With corneal cross-linking, vision can be preserved and improved with an outpatient procedure.
Skin Cancer Awareness: ABCDE
Early detection of skin cancer leads to better outcomes for patients. When skin cancer is caught early, it tends to be easier to treat, a person’s prognosis tends to be better and medical intervention can be done sooner. You can help detect changes early by doing regular skin screenings at home and letting your primary […]
Three Dangerous Types of Heat Conditions: Cramps, Exhaustion and Stroke
Summer heat means swimming, popsicles and more time outdoors. Many people love warmer weather but do not always know the dangers. Three conditions caused by high temperatures that you should be aware of include heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. All three conditions have similarities: Despite their similarities, the main differences are: You can help […]
Nerve Transfers Give Hope to People with Spinal Cord Injuries
What is a nerve transfer? Nerve transfer surgery is a newer procedure that can improve movement in the elbows, wrists and hands after a cervical spinal cord injury. In people with spinal cord injury, the nerves leaving the spinal cord above the area of injury continue to work while the ones below may not. The […]
Injuries in Kids: When to Get Care vs. Wait It Out
Summer is in full swing and that means lots of playtime for the children in our lives. Running, jumping and roughhousing can naturally lead to injuries for kids. It can be challenging to know when to seek medical care and when to let them heal at home. Here are some guidelines to help you decide: […]
Tiny Tongues, Big Decisions
The early newborn stage comes with many decisions like how a parent wishes to feed their baby and what method is best for them both. If a mother decides to nurse her baby, she may feel additional pressure if breastfeeding difficulties are added into the mix. One problem that is often evaluated for while navigating […]
Who’s Who at an Academic Medical Center
Have you ever been to an academic medical center and wondered what health care team members were caring for you or a loved one? Knowing the providers you are receiving treatment from is an important part of participating in your treatment. These are the providers you may see and their roles: Attending Physicians An attending […]