Tag: Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center
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Health Matters 10/29: Don’t Ignore Warning Signs of Gynecological Cancer
By Noah Goldman, MD Each year, more than 100,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. And with few screening tests available, it is important for women to recognize the warning signs and see their doctor when something doesn’t feel right. When detected early,…
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Health Matters 9/17: Reclaim Your Life from Osteoarthritis
By Ellen Land, APN That pain and stiffness you feel in your joints when you first get out of bed in the morning or try to stand after sitting for a period of time is most likely a sign of arthritis. So is the stiffness in your hands that makes it hard to hold your…
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Health Matters 8/27: Working from Home Can Be a Pain in the Neck
By Megan Advani, PT, DPT There are plenty of great things about working from home, like a commute calculated in feet rather than miles and a relaxed dress code. But there is a downside to the change in work environment brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Makeshift workspaces and ill-defined work schedules can be hard…
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Health Matters 7/7: Celebrating 50 Years of Mental Health Care in Central New Jersey and Beyond
By Peter Thomas, PhD When Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health first opened its doors in July 1971, the way mental health care was delivered was dramatically different than it is today. Treatment for behavioral health conditions, such as depression, anxiety and substance use, typically involved an extended stay in the hospital—normally at least a…
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Health Matters 7/2: The Benefits of Lung Cancer Screening
By John A. Heim, MD By the time lung cancer causes symptoms, such as a chronic cough or difficulty breathing, the disease is usually in an advanced stage when it is more difficult to treat. However, when detected early, lung cancer can often be treated, and in many cases, cured. If you think you are…
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Health Matters 6/25: Weight-Loss Surgery Can Help Treat Diabetes
By Wai-Yip Chau, MD Did you know that, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nine out of 10 people with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese? In fact, obesity is one of the main risk factors for type 2 diabetes, which affects more than 34 million adults in…
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Health Matters 6/11: Physical Therapy Plays Key Role in Osteoporosis Treatment
By Sangita Verma, PT, DPT, MBA, GCS According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 1 in 2 women and up to 1 in 4 men over age 50 will break a bone because of osteoporosis. Often, that will be the first time they learn that they have the disease. Commonly referred to as a silent disease…
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Health Matters 5/21: Rehabilitation Can Help Patients Cope With Lymphedema
By Kelly Gray, PT The lymphatic system is a major part of your body’s immune system, helping to fight infection and keep you healthy. On occasion, you might experience swollen lymph nodes when your system is combatting illness, but otherwise you likely don’t even know that your lymphatic system is working. However, when the system…
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Health Matters 4/30: Consequences of Obesity Are More Than Cosmetic
By Lisa Dobruskin, MD, FACS Did you know that more than 1 in 3 adults in the United States struggle with obesity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)? And while many view obesity as a cosmetic issue, the consequences are far greater. In fact, obesity is classified as a disease because…