Options for Ankle Joint Replacement
Podiatrist William Adams describes how new procedures, such as customized total ankle joint replacement, can help get arthritis patients back on their feet.
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
Learn about the SCAD procedure, or spontaneous coronary artery dissection, to restore blood flow, preventing heart attack or stroke.
Preventing HPV
Learn about the human papillomavirus (HPV) and why you should consider the HPV vaccine for your teenager.
Treating Coronary Artery Disease
Paducah Cardiologist Michael Faulkner, MD describes the risk factors and symptoms of coronary artery disease. Watch Health Talks video.
Surgical Solutions for Sleep Apnea
Specialist Shawn Jones, MD, discusses the symptoms and treatment of sleep apnea, describing how robotic surgery can help patients get a good night’s rest.
The Importance of Clinical Trials
Baptist Health Paducah research coordinator Betty Kuiper explains the types of clinical trials and how trials may help researchers find cures for disease.
Relieving Tremors With Deep Brain Stimulation
Learn how doctors use deep brain stimulation to relieve tremors in those with Parkinson’s disease and other conditions.
Treatment for Kidney Stones
Find out how kidney stones form, the common symptoms of kidney stones, and how treatment for kidney stones has improved.
Detecting and Treating Strokes
Watch Neurologist Dr. Ashburn explain how clot-busting medication can treat strokes effectively when given within a few hours after the first signs. Watch video.
Treating Postmenopausal Discomfort
Learn about genital urinary syndrome, which causing itching and irritation in many women during and after menopause, and describes ways to treat it.
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