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Jun. 5, 2019
Saint Luke’s News: Hearing Test Could Help Prevent Dementia
Multiple studies show there is a significant relationship between hearing loss and cognitive decline. Dr. Robert Cullen and Kristen Lewis explain why it is crucial not to ignore the signs of hearing loss.
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May. 16, 2019
Saint Luke’s News: Stopping a Stroke Before it Happens
Someone has a stroke every 40 seconds in the United States, but 80 percent are preventable. Dr. Karin Olds explains what you can do to greatly reduce your risk.
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Apr. 26, 2019
Saint Luke’s News: Five Steps to Foot Health with Diabetes
More than 30 million people are living with diabetes in the U.S. Dr. Erick Jose Guerra explains why it's important for those living with diabetes to pay close attention to foot health.
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Mar. 19, 2019
Repairing Leaky Valve Improves Quality of Life for Patients with Heart Failure
Patients felt noticeably better for two years after procedure to fix leaking heart valve.
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Mar. 5, 2019
Saint Luke’s News: Advanced Heart Valve Disease Treatment Options
The number of people in the U.S. suffering from heart valve disease is increasing. Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute has established a comprehensive multidisciplinary Valve Center dedicated to the latest surgical and catheter-based therapies to meet this rising demand.
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Feb. 12, 2019
Saint Luke's News: Heart Failure Awareness: Treatment Options and Warning Signs
More than 6 million Americans have heart failure, and one in five adults age 40 and older will develop the condition in their lifetime. But there are several things people with heart failure can do to improve their health.
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Jan. 30, 2019
Saint Luke's News: January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
Each year, about 12,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer. We talked to experts at Saint Luke’s Health System about the best ways to prevent and treat it.
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Jan. 11, 2019
Saint Luke's News: 3D Mammograms now fully covered in Kansas and Missouri
As of Jan. 1, Kansas and Missouri insurance companies now fully cover 3D mammograms.