Tackling Cancer With Targeted Therapy
DiAnn Smith was first diagnosed with lung cancer in 2007. During a regular follow-up in 2017, doctors found traces of cancer in her left lung. When DiAnn moved to California, she was referred to Dr. Karen Reckamp. After evaluating her, ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 22, 2021
Cedars-Sinai's First Minimally Invasive Double Lung Transplant
Cedars-Sinai’s Pedro Catarino, MD, leads first minimally invasive double lung transplant, transforming traditional operation and recovery for Frank Coburn, a Cedars-Sinai patient, after he is diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis and ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 19, 2021
Emphasis on Empathy
Dr. Andrew Hendifar takes pride in his tenacity. Years ago, he decided to focus his practice on pancreatic cancer because fighting the disease demands that trait.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 19, 2021
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Taryne Imai
Meet Cedars-Sinai thoracic surgeon Dr. Taryne Imai! As a thoracic surgeon, she's primarily focused on helping patients fighting cancer in the chest and lungs.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 19, 2021
Robotic and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: The New Standard
The Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai is leading the way in robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery for various pathologies of the heart and aorta, resulting in less pain and quicker recovery times when compared to standard ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 19, 2021
Cardiac Rhythm Disorders & Advanced Therapeutic Program for Ventricular ...
Ashkan Ehdaie, MD, describes how catheter ablation is used to control ventricular tachycardia while providing information on other approaches to address VT, including the complex CAVT procedure.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 19, 2021
First-in-human experience of transcatheter mitral valve therapy
Raj Makkar, MD, interventional cardiologist at Cedars-Sinai, used Eos device to treat clinically significant, symptomatic mitral valve disease with transcatheter mitral valve replacement in patients who are unsuitable for conventional ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 18, 2021
The Evolution of Lung Cancer Surgery
Dr. Soukiasian has witnessed firsthand the massive shifts in how lung cancer is treated—and has been a pioneer in innovative surgical treatments for lung cancer.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 17, 2021
Managing Tinnitus: Why Are My Ears Ringing?
Tinnitus, or ringing ears, affects more than 50 million people and is on the rise during COVID-19. The condition can be debilitating for some, causing stress, migraines and mental health challenges.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 12, 2021
COVID-19 Treatments: New and Developing Therapies
We're not getting rid of COVID-19—and so continues the furious hunt for new ways to save lives and stop transmission. The development of new drugs, new vaccines, and less invasive ways to administer existing drugs aims to knock out or ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 10, 2021
Parents' Perspective: COVID-19 Vaccines for Children
Children ages 5-11 are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccines and parents are lining up to get it.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 08, 2021
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Kulmeet Sandhu
Minimally invasive bariatric surgeon Dr. Kulmeet Sandhu is a teacher at heart.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 05, 2021