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A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health
Discoveries / February 12, 2021
The Present and Future of Breast Reconstruction
Current breast reconstruction techniques can allow breasts to be recreated from a patient’s own belly fat. In the lab, researchers aim to regrow breast tissue from a patient’s own cells.
Discoveries / Oct 25, 2021
Mammograms, Ultrasounds and MRIs: What's the Difference?
Breast cancer strikes an estimated 280,000 women each year—and some of these individuals will receive the diagnosis more than once. The key to effectively battling the disease: early diagnosis. Mammograms, ultrasounds and MRIs can help.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 08, 2021
Changing the Conversation Around Pregnancy Loss
After pregnancy loss, many well-meaning people make upsetting comments to grieving women that are meant to be comforting. Rethinking the ways you approach and discuss pregnancy loss may help you become a more supportive.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 06, 2021
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Gynecologic Surgeon Dr. Mireille Truong
Minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon Dr. Mireille Truong has delivered over 1,000 babies, but her role now is focused on other aspects of gynecologic care.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 27, 2021
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai are Looking at the Possible Migraine and Heart ...
The link between migraines and heart disease has long been recognized, but finding the mechanism behind the connection is a bit of a headache.
Discoveries / Sep 27, 2021
Demystifying the NICU
For many people the NICU is a scary place, conjuring images of newborns in grave danger. The reality is much more positive. Read more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 22, 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
Your Head and Your Heart: Understanding the Connection
Research around the link between cognitive health and heart health is growing, with recommendations increasingly mirroring each other. A better understanding could create more targeted care and ultimately reduce dementia risk.
Discoveries / Aug 02, 2021
Specialists Work Together to Protect Fertility During Cancer Treatment
Cedars-Sinai patient Lauren Bratman was hoping for news that she was pregnant. She got a breast cancer diagnosis instead. Read More.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 30, 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
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
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
Residency Spotlight: OB-GYN
Residency is one of the most exciting times in a doctor's life. Once medical school is completed, newly minted physicians are matched with teaching hospitals and become residents, or doctors in training. We sat down with three residents ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 22, 2021
Uterine Fibroids: What Women Should Know
Uterine fibroids are a common women's health problem, but many women are unaware they even have them. Dr. Kelly Wright, gynecologic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai, talks about new treatment options for uterine fibroids and why more women should...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 28, 2021
Three's a Charm: Woman Has Triplets After "Roller Coaster" Journey
Everyone has a pandemic story, but Rommy Coutelin and her husband, Casey, had a life-changing year that ended with three bundles of joy. Read their against-the-odds story and hear from their OB-GYN about the challenges they faced.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Apr 21, 2021