Blog & Magazines
A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health
Discoveries / February 12, 2021
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Carla McMillan
Meet Carla McMillan! She's the associate director of Finance for the Comprehensive Transplant Center at Cedars-Sinai. Throughout her 16 years here, the President's Award winner has held several leadership positions in the institution.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 15, 2021
Equitable Stroke Care
Cedars-Sinai is identifying and addressing stroke disparities through research by physicians dedicated to achieving better care for people of color.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 13, 2021
Weigh All the Options Before Choosing Prostate Cancer Treatment
When compared by cure rate, radiation therapy and surgery are equally effective treatments for prostate cancer. Radiation Oncologist Benjamin King encourages patients to hear from all the experts before making decisions about treatment.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 09, 2021
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Dr. Sevini Shahbaz Hallaian
Dr Sevini Shahbaz Hallaian takes care of some of the most vulnerable patients in the hospital, working in the NICU to care for babies who are born premature or face other medical risks
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 07, 2021
Dialing Back Pandemic Drinking
Alcohol use crept up during COVID-19, as more people turned to drinking to cope with the anxiety, stress and loss. But excessive drinking comes with a steep cost for your long-term health. Read more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 02, 2021
Ovarian Cancer: The Whispering Cancer
With few symptoms and no way to screen, ovarian cancer is sometimes called the forgotten cancer or the whispering cancer. Dr. Kenneth Kim, director of Gynecologic Oncology at Cedars-Sinai. discusses what you need to know about the disease.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 02, 2021
Testimony: Why I'm so Glad I Had Valve Surgery at Cedars-Sinai
Dr. Danny Ramzy uses minimally invasive techniques for heart surgery whenever possible and has an exceptional record. Cedars-Sinai patient, Whitney Kell explains why Dr. Danny Ramzy was the best surgeon for her heart condition.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 01, 2021
Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy Hurdles
Vaccine hesitancy has proven to be one of the highest hurdles to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Cedars-Sinai is tackling the problem through community outreach.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 31, 2021
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Melodie Metzger, Director of Orthopaedics Biomechanics...
Orthopaedic Biomechanics Lab Director, Melodie Metzger, is a study in motion, whether researching how joints respond to surgical devices and techniques or cycling outdoors. She spoke with us about pushing herself, young female scientists...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 30, 2021
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Drs. Watkins, father and son
Meet Dr. Robert Watkins III and Dr. Robert Watkins IV, orthopaedic spine surgeons and co-directors of the Marina Spine Clinic.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 27, 2021
Designing the Future of Stroke Care
For the better part of the last decade, Nestor Gonzalez, MD, has focused his research on revolutionizing the future of stroke care. Learn more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 27, 2021
Novel Approaches to Immunotherapy and Precision Medicine
There is virtually no brain cancer that Jeremy Rudnick, MD, refuses to take on. From breakthrough clinical trials of brain tumor vaccines to molecular targeted therapy, Rudnick’s patients benefit from the latest cutting-edge innovation.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 27, 2021
Endoscopic Innovation in Skull Base Tumor Removal
Rather than operating at the skull base via an invasive craniotomy, Mamelak and the expert neurosurgery team at Cedars-Sinai are leading the way on innovative methods to resect a skull base tumor from underneath the brain. Learn more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 27, 2021
Expert Team Uses Latest Tech to Advance Spinal Fusion
With the highest volume of spine cases in Los Angeles County, Cedars-Sinai is equipped with innovative, best-in-class technological tools and supported by deeply experienced and specialized care teams.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 27, 2021
Laser Ablation Offers Hope for Tumor, Epilepsy Patients
At Cedars-Sinai, laser ablation can be life-changing for patients suffering from mesial temporal lobe epilepsy. The procedure can also address radiation necrosis and provide therapy to patients with certain malignant brain tumors. Learn ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 27, 2021