Sandra has over 20 years of experience writing about medicine, health, nutrition and lifestyle issues for consumers and professionals. Here’s a sampling of her recent clips.
COVID-19
AdventHealth:
Do You Have COVID-19, the Flu, a Cold or Seasonal Allergies?
Coronavirus on Surfaces: Your Questions Answered
Should I Donate Blood During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Know the Truth About 13 Common Coronavirus Myths
What Does It Really Mean to Flatten the Curve?
Medical Conference Coverage and Special Projects
American Heart Association Scientific Sessions:
Trials’ Results suggest outside-the-box approaches to reduce CVD risk
REDUCE-IT finds medication added to statins reduces risks among patients with high triglycerides
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists:
Virtual Summit on Safe, Effective, and Accessible High-Quality Medicine as a Matter of National Security
Drug shortages round table: Minimizing the impact on patient care
American Society of Anesthesiologists/American Association of Retired Persons:
Brain Health Initiative Summit Attendee Summary PDF download
Medicine
Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Better Medicine:
LVHN to Offer New Brain Tumor Surgical Technique
Next-Generation Surgical Robot Comes to LVHN
LVHN offers Surgery for Patients with Severe Scoliosis
Helping Pediatric Patients Take the Right Steps to Manage Functional Limitations
American Society of Anesthesiology Perioperative Brain Health Initiative:
Start Implementing the Mini-Cog to Assess Preoperative Brain Health
Incorporating Frailty into Preoperative Screening at OHSU
Instituting a Comprehensive Delirium Prevention Program at UCSF Medical Center
Using Intraoperative EEG to Predict Post-operative Delirium at Duke
Success Strategies for Implementing a HELP Program
Strategies for Implementing a Patient and Family Centered PBHI in Your Practice
Decreasing Postoperative Delirium in Bangkok
Keck Medical Center Launches New Brain Health Initiative at USC
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Starts Perioperative Cognitive Screening
Cleveland Clinic:
Multi-institutional Study Validates AJCC’s 8th Edition Oral Cavity Cancer Stage System
Children with Localized Non-Germinomatous Germ Cell Tumors May Benefit from Reduced-volume Radiation
ASCO Updates Guidelines for Patients with Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Hospital System Philanthropy
Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Generosity Magazine:
Remembering a Kidney Cancer Crusader
The Giving Tree Room
Generosity Annual Report
Consumer Health/Patient Education
Lehigh Valley Health Network:
After Years of Suffering with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Photographer Finds Relief
LINX Procedure Lets David Sleep Well
SpineUniverse:
Treating Adult Onset Scoliosis Starts with Nonsurgical Approaches
The Buzz on TENS Units for Back Pain
Workers’ Comp for Back Injuries: 10 FAQs Answered by Experts
Beware These Lumbar Stenosis Surgery Pitfalls
Spinal Meningitis: Your Questions, Answered
Health is Action patient magazine:
Stay Warm in Style
Step it Up for Your Heart
Girls Talk
Can Surgery Help Your Back Pain?
Cure Today:
Meet Your Healthcare Team
Healthgrades.com:
Talking with Your Doctor About Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
EveryDayHealth.com:
Life After Stroke: Tips to Help You with Holiday Travel
5 Ways Women Can Get Better Stroke Treatment
Biologic Medication Can Help Those with Severe UC Keep Their Colon, Research Suggests
Is There a Doctor on the Plane? Managing Medical Emergencies on the Fly
New Study Shows E-Cigs Boost Likelihood of Stroke and Heart Attack
New Study Links U.S. Air Quality to Higher Stroke Rate
Care.com:
Exercise During Pregnancy: Is it safe?
Is Hypnobirthing Right for You?
Parents:
How Wireless Devices Can Be Dangerous for Your Family
Diet Traps Every New Mom Faces
American Baby:
How to Deal with Pregnancy Leg Pains
Prevention:
29 Surprising Signs You’ll Live to Be 100
Anti-Aging Secrets from Around the World
New York Observer:
The Food Fibs You Tell Yourself
MeMD:
Can’t Wait to See the Doc? These Apps Can Help
Lifestyle and Travel
Foodie Travel USA:
6 Great Farm Tours
Let Virtual Cooking Classes Transport Your Menus
Second Chance Travels:
Come Sail Away
Care.com:
The Joys of a Blended Family – and the Challenges
Saving Money
Bankrate.com:
3 Couponing Couples Combine Strategies and Apps to Multiply Their Savings