Vaccinated Centenarian Advises to 'Give It a Shot'
At age 100, one-time Las Vegas showgirl, actress and songwriter Janet Kellman arrived at Cedars-Sinai's drive-through COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Beverly Center.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 08, 2021
What Is Intuitive Eating? A Nutritionist Explains
Intuitive eating is non-diet approach to building a better relationship with food and your body. Cedars-Sinai nutritionist Rhonda Krick explains why dieting can be harmful to your health and how you can start practicing intuitive eating.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 08, 2021
The COVID-19 Vaccine: 9 Tips for a Smooth Experience
The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines are major breakthroughs in the fight against COVID-19, shining a bright light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. Other vaccines may soon be available too. Whatever shot you end up getting, follow ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 01, 2021
Techniques to Help You Overcome a Fear of Needles
Some people who are anxious around needles avoid medical procedures requiring injections, which may endanger their health. It's possible to overcome a fear of needles, whether for a vaccination or to manage a chronic condition. Read more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 01, 2021
Cedars-Sinai Investigator Studies Monoclonal Antibody Eculizumab in Pregnant ...
Pregnant women with severe illness present a challenge to providers. Rarely are these patients included in clinical research studies due to concern for both mother and child, and very few new drugs are approved for use. New Research is ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 25, 2021
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Dr. Reinaldo Rampolla, Pulmonologist
When pulmonologist Dr. Reinaldo Rampolla was still a medical fellow in New Orleans, Hurricane Katrina hit. The disaster set the stage for a career of swiftly responding to crises from Iraq to COVID-19.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 25, 2021
The Newfound Impact of a Shortened Esophagus for Hiatal Hernia Patients
A new study from Cedars-Sinai shows that by using an effective Collis gastroplasty technique, surgeons can safely reduce the likelihood of recurrence and achieve high levels of symptom relief and patient satisfaction.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 25, 2021
Advanced Coronary Revascularization for Severe Coronary Disease
With an international expert team of heart specialists in cardiovascular surgery and coronary vascularization, Cedars-Sinai is a leader in advancing the surgical technique to improve the lives of patients with severe coronary artery ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 24, 2021
New Center for Outpatient Hip and Knee Surgery Improves Access
As COVID-19 has made some patients wary of extended stays in a hospital. Cedars-Sinai has opened a Center for Outpatient Hip and Knee Surgery to increase the number of outpatient joint replacements it can perform. Learn more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 24, 2021
Surprising Study Finds PCOS Does Not Cause Diabetes, Heart Disease or Stroke ...
PCOS, widely recognized as the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age, is often linked in epidemiologic studies to an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke. A new study from Cedars-Sinai, however, ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 24, 2021
Supporting Cancer Patients Through a Comforting Retail Space
Pre- and post-mastectomy garments and compression garments for women and men, including head coverings, are just some of the carefully curated items available at the new retail therapy Boutique, located within the new Cedars-Sinai Breast...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 24, 2021
Equitable, Personalized Care for Women and Children of Color
The consequences of longstanding inequality in healthcare access and delivery has been well documented. Cedars-Sinai is working to improve cultural competence by focusing on the care women of color receive right from the beginning of ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 22, 2021
Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute Provides World-Class Joint Care for All ...
The Joint Preservation Program at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute was established to help patients maintain their desired level of activity without near-term surgical intervention, when possible. Learn more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 19, 2021