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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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

Functional rhinoplasty can be a breath of fresh air to patients with nose troubles. Take the quiz below to find out more about this helpful procedure. For more information or to make an appointment with Washington University Otolaryngology, please call 314-362-7509.

When you think of winter, you may picture a person bundled up shoveling snow. For some people, this common activity can pose a risk to their heart. Take the proper precautions this winter to keep your heart healthy when you need to clear your sidewalks or driveway. Wintertime is associated with an increase in heart […]

Intermittent fasting is a dietary strategy that involves only consuming food during set periods of time. The focus is on when you eat, not what you eat. There are different types of intermittent fasting. One common approach, often referred to as time-restricted eating, is to eat during an eight-hour window every day while fasting during […]

Do I still have to worry about COVID-19? The short answer is yes. Although the public health emergency ended in May, there has been an increase in COVID cases largely due to the new Omicron subvariant (a version of the virus). Although past infection and vaccination with the current bivalent booster offer you protection and […]

When people think of pain management, they often think of pain pills; however, there are many other treatments available. One of those options is pain psychology. Sarah K. Buday, PhD, provides valuable insight into what pain psychology is and how it can improve a patient’s pain. What is pain psychology? Pain psychology is the understanding […]

Congratulations to our many physicians recognized on the 2023 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® List. The Top Doctors selection process is entirely merit-based. Doctors cannot pay to be listed. More information can be found at the Top Doctors website. This list is also published every August by St. Louis Magazine. View the Top Doctors of Washington […]