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Jun. 25, 2025

Physician's Weekly: Quality Improvement Initiative Ups Adherence to Medical Therapy for Heart Failure

A recent study led by Andrew Sauer, M.D., cardiologist at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute, showed that for patients with heart failure, hospital participation in the IMPLEMENT-HF initiative improves patient care.
Jun. 24, 2025

KCTV: Men's Health Month: Prostate Cancer Awareness

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men globally and the second leading cause of death for American men.
Jun. 23, 2025

Minimally Invasive, Major Relief: One Patient’s Experience with New Prostate Procedure

For 65-year-old Dale Wilkinson, prostate issues run in the family. Seeing his father and grandfather struggle over the years gave him the strength to pursue the relief they never got.
Jun. 23, 2025

FOX 4: Local Veteran Finds Relief With New ‘Game Changer’ Sleep Apnea Device

While the CPAP machine is the most effective way to treat sleep apnea, some patients, like veteran David Cotter, can’t tolerate the mask that users have to wear at night.
Jun. 20, 2025

Health News You Can Use: Perimenopause

Perimenopause is the transition between reproductive age and menopause, which can last several years and affect physical, emotional, mental and social well-being.
Jun. 20, 2025

FOX 4: Heat Exposure Concerns Begin As First Heat Wave of Summer Approaches KC

Dr. Staci Reintjes, an emergency room physician at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, shares tips on recognizing heat illness, staying cool, and when to seek medical attention.
Jun. 19, 2025

The Impact of Summer on Mental Health in Older Adults

Summer is a season of warmth, light, and activity, but for older adults, it can also bring unique mental health challenges.
Jun. 19, 2025

A Heart Care Experience to Remember: For a Kansas Citian With a History of Heart Issues, the Proactive, Personable Care at Saint Luke’s Stood Out

Born with congenital heart disease, Christin Murphy, 41, was familiar with cardiology appointments, stress tests, and surgeries.
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Jun. 18, 2025

Medscape: SGLT2 Inhibitors: From Glucose-Lowering to Cardio Protection

Since the first SGLT2 inhibitor drug was approved in 2013, the medications have gone from targeting glucose-lowering to also providing cardiac protection and heart benefits.