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20/20 Vision: The Most Critical Discoveries This Century
Discoveries / October 22, 2020
Cedars-Sinai Investigator Studies Monoclonal Antibody Eculizumab in Pregnant ...
Pregnant women with severe illness present a challenge to providers. Rarely are these patients included in clinical research studies due to concern for both mother and child, and very few new drugs are approved for use. New Research is ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 25, 2021
The Newfound Impact of a Shortened Esophagus for Hiatal Hernia Patients
A new study from Cedars-Sinai shows that by using an effective Collis gastroplasty technique, surgeons can safely reduce the likelihood of recurrence and achieve high levels of symptom relief and patient satisfaction.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 25, 2021
Advancing Coronary Revascularization to Make a Difference for Patients With ...
With an international expert team of heart specialists in cardiovascular surgery and coronary vascularization, Cedars-Sinai is a leader in advancing the surgical technique to improve the lives of patients with severe coronary artery ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 24, 2021
New Center for Outpatient Hip and Knee Surgery Improves Access
As COVID-19 has made some patients wary of extended stays in a hospital. Cedars-Sinai has opened a Center for Outpatient Hip and Knee Surgery to increase the number of outpatient joint replacements it can perform. Learn more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 24, 2021
Surprising Study Finds PCOS Does Not Cause Diabetes, Heart Disease or Stroke ...
PCOS, widely recognized as the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age, is often linked in epidemiologic studies to an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke. A new study from Cedars-Sinai, however, ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 24, 2021
Supporting Cancer Patients Through a Comforting Retail Space
Pre- and post-mastectomy garments and compression garments for women and men, including head coverings, are just some of the carefully curated items available at the new retail therapy Boutique, located within the new Cedars-Sinai Breast...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 24, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Update for Patients
Working with local, state and federal officials, Cedars-Sinai is committed to bringing our patients and community timely vaccines and the best healthcare available through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 22, 2021
Equitable, Personalized Care for Women and Children of Color
The consequences of longstanding inequality in healthcare access and delivery has been well documented. Cedars-Sinai is working to improve cultural competence by focusing on the care women of color receive right from the beginning of ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 22, 2021
Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute Provides World-Class Joint Care for All ...
The Joint Preservation Program at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute was established to help patients maintain their desired level of activity without near-term surgical intervention, when possible. Learn more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 19, 2021
One Soccer Star, Two Torn ACLs: How Cedars-Sinai Made a Difference for One ...
Emily Wiggins tore the anterior cruciate ligaments (ACLs) in both of her knees. Thanks to the personalized care and adolescent sports medicine expertise available at Cedars-Sinai and the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute, Emily will ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 19, 2021
Breakthroughs in Treatment Dosing Increase Access to Life-Changing Medication...
Patients with acromegaly experience social isolation and are dependent on very costly medications to control this rare disorder. Thanks to new research at Cedars-Sinai, patients have access to a lower-cost treatment regimen with the same...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 19, 2021
Cedars-Sinai Study Leverages Oncology Research to Improve Outcomes for ...
For patients with pituitary tumors who have exhausted standard treatment protocols, there are few therapeutic options. It's those patients who were top of mind at the Cedars-Sinai Pituitary Center. Read more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 19, 2021
Cedars-Sinai's Team Leads the Next Generation of Thoracic Robotic Surgeons ...
Cedars-Sinai is one of the busiest thoracic surgery programs in the western U.S. ranking among the busiest in the country for robotic thoracic surgery. Driven by exceptional surgeons and the robotic resources, has enabled Cedars-Sinai to...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 19, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine and IBD and Cancer
Cedars-Sinai investigators are studying whether the COVID-19 vaccine is as safe and effective for people undergoing immunotherapies, like for cancer and IBD.
Discoveries / Feb 18, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine: Questions Answered
The rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines, and the Food and Drug Administration’s emergency approval, raise hope for a return to normalcy as well as questions about personal safety. Read more.
Discoveries / Feb 18, 2021