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For the first time in St. Louis, a robotic arm guides physicians in performing a lung biopsy — and might be key in diagnosing lung cancer earlier
In a surgical suite at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, a robotic arm snakes an ultra-thin, ultra-flexible tube through a patient’s airway. Once the tube reaches the lungs, the surgeon operating the device remotely uses a tiny camera to search the area for an abnormal growth, or nodule, that might be cancerous. Once located, a needle pierces the nodule for biopsy.
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How can you tell if you have a UTI?
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that affects any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. UTIs are common, especially among women ... But how can you tell if you have a UTI?
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Benefits to Staying Heart Healthy by Using a Fitness Tracker
Exercise is good for your heart and offers many benefits, but do you really know how much physical activity you are getting? If not, then try a fitness tracker.
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Cold Weather Brings Heart Health Dangers
Clearing away snow and ice may be hazardous to your health, says Gus Theodos, MD, BJC Medical Group cardiologist at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Shoveling snow causes thousands of injuries and about 100 deaths each year in the United States. Most of those deaths are due to heart attacks.