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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Advances in Parkinson’s Disease

By LSU Health Shreveport
While the most recognized symptoms are motor, including tremors, rigidity or muscle stiffness, bradykinesia, which means small or slow movements, and gait and posture problems, there are nonmotor symptoms for Parkinson’s disease.
Family
Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Chronic Kidney Disease

By LSU Health Shreveport
The kidney is a vital organ in the body that cleans the blood of toxins we consume daily in our diet. Each kidney comprises over one million filters that work 24/7 to ensure the blood is free of all potentially harmful chemicals.
Family
Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

By LSU Health Shreveport
Do you have a favorite band you have always wanted to see live in concert? Mine is The Killers, and in 2017, I waited all day in line with my sister so we could have the perfect spot to see them. Although we reached the front row, we found ourselves directly in front of the speakers.
Men's & Women's Health
Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Colorectal Cancer Awareness

By LSU Health Shreveport
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer and second leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society and the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable. Colorectal cancer is cancer of the large intestine, comprising the colon and rectum.
Family
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023

Parenting a Child with a Physical Disability

By LSU Health Shreveport
There is no doubt that parenting is one of the most rewarding yet also one of the most challenging undertakings in which a person can engage. When a parent has a child with a physical disability, the tasks involved in parenting now seem all the more challenging.
Family
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023

Seasonal Depression

By LSU Health Shreveport
The changing of the seasons is an exciting time for many. Late fall and winter are typically an occasion for holiday celebrations and gathering time for families worldwide. However, the progression toward shorter days, longer nights and colder weather can be problematic for some.
Family
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023

What is Glaucoma?

By LSU Health Shreveport
Glaucoma, a disease that decreases vision, is a leading cause of blindness in patients over 60. It affects the optic nerve and side vision in the early stages. As the disease progresses, it impacts central vision as well. The optic nerve is like an electric cable between the eye and the brain that allows you to see.

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