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Dr. John Pescetti never imagined that his life might hinge on 27 minutes, yet that’s exactly what he faced after arriving by ambulance at the Oakland campus of Alta Bates Summit Medical Center with severe chest pain that was soon a confirmed heart attack.
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27 Minutes That Saved a Life
When we are playing baseball or softball, we don’t anticipate injuring our hands. But you may want to think twice about sliding hand-first into third base or diving to catch that fly ball. Is it broken? Most fingers are injured [...]
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A Finger Injury in Baseball and Softball: Play Now, Pay Later?
Are you suffering from the “silent killers”? Elevated blood pressure and cholesterol levels rarely have symptoms, but they silently increase our risk for heart disease and stroke.
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Elevated Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Levels Shouldn’t Be Silent Killers
The average pregnancy is up to 21 days shorter than two decades ago because of early deliveries — which can increase health risks.
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Early Elective Births: Is Your Baby at Risk?
Dr. John Pescetti never imagined that his life might hinge on 27 minutes, yet that’s exactly what he faced after arriving by ambulance at the Oakland campus of Alta Bates Summit Medical Center with severe chest pain that was soon a confirmed heart attack.
When we are playing baseball or softball, we don’t anticipate injuring our hands. But you may want to think twice about sliding hand-first into third base or diving to catch that fly ball. Is it broken? Most fingers are injured [...]
Are you suffering from the “silent killers”? Elevated blood pressure and cholesterol levels rarely have symptoms, but they silently increase our risk for heart disease and stroke.
The average pregnancy is up to 21 days shorter than two decades ago because of early deliveries — which can increase health risks.
Can you imagine having your gallbladder removed in about the same amount of time as a lunch break, with minimal discomfort? Patients at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center can, thanks robotic-assisted gallbladder removal.
Many women who experience lower-back and leg pain blame it on their shoes. But don’t throw out your high heels just yet.
Nearly 10 million pet owners, including kids, are allergic to their pet, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. But don’t get rid of your furry friend just yet. Although your pet can trigger allergies, so can other substances such as pollen, mold or dust. True or False? Allergy symptoms – sneezing, [...]
Colon cancer is one of the most treatable cancers when detected early. But half of people who should be screened for colon cancer are not.
Did you know that chronic heartburn can be a symptom of a more serious condition called acid reflux disease or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
This year, coronary artery disease (CAD) will claim the lives of more women than any other disease. But there are ways to prevent it.