Blog & Magazines
A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health
Discoveries / February 12, 2021
Gender Differences Mean More Knee Injuries for Women
Women athletes are twice as likely to tear their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) as men, a figure that varies by sport. Dr. Natasha Trentacosta, a Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine expert ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 23, 2021
Heart Surgeon Serves Up Healthy Italian Food Tips
Dr. Trento grew up in Italy, and the love of his life, Robin, spent much of the first year of their marriage learning about one of his other great loves: his mother's cooking. Versions of those recipes—now with Robin's own flair—still ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 22, 2021
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Dr. Peng-Sheng Chen
Meet Dr. Peng-Sheng Chen, a cardiologist at Cedars-Sinai! Dr. Chen, the Burns and Allen Chair in Cardiology Research, talks about his journey from Taiwan to Cedars-Sinai and his career in electrophysiology.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 20, 2021
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Admissions Supervisor Andrew Aguila
With hundreds of patients coming to Cedars-Sinai every day, Andrew Aguila and his Admissions team work quickly so patients get the help they need.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 19, 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 / Jul 16, 2021
Why You May Have Trouble Peeing, Plus Solutions to Help
Men and women may experience urinary hesitancy due to many factors, but it's more common in men. Several treatment options may improve the situation, including medication or surgery.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 15, 2021
What Women Need to Know About Blood Clots
In the wake of concerns over COVID-19-vaccine-linked blood clots, a Cedars-Sinai gynecologist explains what women need to know about the condition, the risks and how to protect themselves.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 14, 2021
Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Trials in Children
Clinical trials for the COVID-19 vaccine are underway in children, but the process isn't quite the same as it is in adults. Learn how scientists run vaccine and treatment trials in children.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 13, 2021
Navy Veteran Gets Lifesaving Heart Surgery
Navy veteran Eric Axel Jensen underwent a lifesaving heart surgery by Dr. Fardad Esmailian, who had successfully replaced his aortic valve with a bovine (cow) valve and repaired his mitral valve.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 09, 2021
DOs and MDs: What's The Difference?
Lacy Knowles, DO, a general practitioner at Cedars-Sinai explains her profession as doctor of osteopathy. Today, DOs are also known as osteopathic medical doctors and are licensed to practice medicine and surgery in all 50 states.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 08, 2021
First Person: I joined a clinical trial—here's why and how it went
Michelle Mindlin is highly experienced with cancer treatments. Over the course of a decade, the 66-year-old has survived—and thrived—thanks to cutting-edge care, a positive outlook and a commitment to staying on top of emerging trends in...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 01, 2021
The Future of Healthcare Collaboration Between Cedars-Sinai, Mexico
Dr. Jorge Goldberg believes that communities are global. The senior consultant for Cedars-Sinai International has long worked in private healthcare in Mexico, and is delighted to see Cedars-Sinai expand its efforts to bring world-class ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 30, 2021
Thevi's Story: Finding Beauty During Chemo
Last year in the midst of the pandemic, 19-year-old Thevi Jean-Louis was diagnosed with cancer. The seemingly healthy teenager was getting ready to start his sophomore year at Bard College when he received the surprising diagnosis—acute ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 29, 2021
PTSD From COVID-19? What You Should Know
More than half a million Americans have died from COVID-19. Thousands more suffered from financial losses compounded by businesses, schools and daycares shutting down. The fallout of COVID-19 is real—and for a subset of Americans, it's a...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 25, 2021
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Erin Jackson-Ward, Grantmaker and Community Builder
Erin Jackson-Ward is charged with awarding millions of dollars in grants aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of communities beyond Cedars-Sinai’s walls.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 24, 2021