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Apr. 14, 2019

Cardiology Today: AHA: Aggressive treatment may benefit patients with diabetes, CAD

The treatment of CAD in patients with type 2 diabetes may need to be more aggressive compared with those without diabetes to reduce the risk for MI and other complications. Dr. Suzanne Arnold explains why in Cardiology Today.
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Apr. 12, 2019

FOX4: Meet the 'Baby Whisperer,' A Saint Luke's Volunteer Who Cares for the Tiniest, Most Vulnerable Patients

One special volunteer at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City is entrusted with caring for some of the most vulnerable patients. FOX4 talked to Bob McElwain about his important job.
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Apr. 12, 2019

KSHB: 'Dogs on Call' Volunteer Time to Comfort Hospice Patients and Families

Saint Luke's Hospice House has a very special team of four-legged volunteers that come by every week. KSHB talked to one volunteer about the Dogs on Call program and its impact on patients and families.
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Apr. 10, 2019

KCTV: Teens' Mental Health Affected by Social Media

Countless studies link social media use to levels of depression and anxiety in teens. Amanda Davis, LPC, shared some tips for parents on how to encourage healthy social media use on Better Kansas City.
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Apr. 9, 2019

KSHB: Can Working the Night Shift Increase Chances of a Miscarriage?

A new study suggests pregnant women who work two or night shifts in a week may have a higher risk of a miscarriage. However, Saint Luke's Dr. Rebecca Lobell talked to KSHB about why the study may be flawed.
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Mar. 28, 2019

FOX4: FAME: Nourishing teas for individuals with cancer

Lucas Schubert, Nutritional Coordinator with Saint Luke's Food As Medicine Everyday (FAME) program, shares two nourishing tea recipes for individuals with cancer with the FOX4 morning show.
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Mar. 27, 2019

FOX4: What You Should Know About Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

Over-the-counter hearing aids are now approved by law. FOX4 talked to Dr. Kristen Lewis about what people need to know before buying one.
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Mar. 26, 2019

KMBC: Clinical Trial at Saint Luke's Cancer Institute Shows Promising Results for New Breast Cancer Drug

A recent clinical trial has shown promising results for a new treatment option for HER2 breast cancer. KMBC talked to Dr. Tim Pluard about the local results.
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Mar. 26, 2019

FOX4: Clinical Trial for New Breast Cancer Drug Shows Positive Results

A recent study of a new drug for HER2 breast cancer has shown promising results. FOX4 talked to Dr. Tim Pluard about what this means for breast cancer patients.