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Chelsee Lowe Returns to Teaching Following Stroke
Cedars-Sinai Blog / August 23 ,2019
Chelsee Lowe Returns to Teaching Following Stroke
Chelsee Lowe wasn't expecting to end up in the hospital. The first grade teacher was having a conversation with someone when she suffered an ischemic stroke.
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Mealtime Mates Volunteer Sheila Harrison
Meet Sheila Harrison! A retired nursing communications assistant who now volunteers with the Cedars-Sinai Mealtime Mates program to bring some friendly company to patients at mealtime.
Does IV Vitamin Therapy Work?
IV vitamin treatment therapy has soared in popularity in recent years. Celebrities and social media influencers tout the treatments as the latest and greatest cure to fatigue (or a hangover). But are they worth it?
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Patient Transporter Narkie Opong
Narkie Opong takes 13,000 steps during a typical day as a Cedars-Sinai hospital patient transporter, but it's the moments in between all her walking that matter the most.
Fainting vs. Seizure: How to Tell the Difference
Seizures and fainting can look similar, but the causes and treatments are different.
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Dr. Todd Brennan, Transplant Director
We sat down with Transplant Director, Dr. Todd Brennan, to talk about his family, their move from North Carolina, and how they balance work, life and book clubs while juggling medical careers.
What You Need to Know About Kidney Stones
Passing a kidney stone is said to be the worst physical pain a person can experience. We asked Dr. Brian Benway, director of the Comprehensive Kidney Stone Program, what they are and how to avoid them.
How to Address Uncomfortable Topics With Your Doctor
Don't know how to address uncomfortable topics with your physician? Try this go-to guide on how to address uncomfortable topics with your doctor.
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Dr. James Ha, Neurologist
We sat down with the Cedars-Sinai neurologist who grew up on an apple farm, Dr. James Ha, to talk about his early years and its influence on his medical practice.
What Do We Know About the Keto Diet?
By now you've likely heard of the ketogenic, or keto diet. Your friends swear by it and are showing great results from it. But what is keto and is it safe?
Ask a Doc: What Is Texting Thumb?
All that texting, swiping, and scrolling can send you to the doctor as well as to your favorite apps. It can lead to inflammation, pain, and even surgery.
Dealing with Stress: Know the Hidden Symptoms
Stress always finds a way of making itself known. Cedars-Sinai experts break down why these side effects of stress occur and how to find relief.