OU Medical Center-Health Matters

Gene Therapy Delivery System

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:42:00 -0500

What if you could build a microscopic smart missle that would carry medication right into the cells responsible for vision loss in millions of Americans? Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center believe they have done just that. As Theresa Green reports, it's a finding that could result in new, more effective treatments for several debilitating diseases of the eye.

2010 Edmond Memorial Swine Week Raises Money-for Jimmy Everest Center

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:18:00 -0500

It began 24 years ago when Edmond Memorial High School's principal promised to kiss a pig if the students raised $5,000 to help cover the medical expenses of an ill classmate. Many a swine has been smooched for a good cause in the years since...And in 2010 - with a Willie Wonka theme - students punched a "Golden Ticket" of Hollywood proportions for young cancer patients at the Jimmy Everest Center.

Growth Hormone and Memory Research

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:18:00 -0500

For a lot of older adults, memory issues are more serious than a lost set of keys or a misplaced TV remote. But what if there were a way to battle memory loss from inside our own bodies. Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center are working toward that goal. Their research is focused on a hormone already produced by our bodies.

Bringing Dental Health to Underserved

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:18:00 -0500

Healthy teeth are an important part of overall health. Unfortunately, dental health is hard to come by in many rural areas of Oklahoma. Part of the problem is there just aren't many dentists in these rural areas, but another big part of the problem is awareness. Now, the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry and the American Dental Association are launching a pilot program right here in Oklahoma aimed at solving the dental health care crisis in these areas. The OU College of Dentistry will train 18 Community Dental Health Coordinators as part of the five year pilot program, with the effectiveness of each participant and the overall program evaluated each step of the way. Six individuals have already been selected from remote areas of Oklahoma. Researchers say they were chosen because of their strong connections to the communities in which they live and because they live in communities burdened by high levels of poverty with few dental health professionals available to provide care.

Resolve to Protect Yourself Against Cancer

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Mon, 4 Jan 2010 14:18:00 -0500

Did you know that half of Oklahomas will develop cancer at some point in their lifetime and one in four will die from the disease? The statistics are sobering, but you can fight back. Experts at the OU Cancer Institute say we should al resolve to protect ourselves from cancer.

Blood Clot Treatment is More Convenient

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:18:00 -0500

It's an ailment with potentially deadly complications. In fact, those complications lead to more deaths each year in this country than breast cancer and HIV combined. It's called Deep Vein Thrombosis and it affects more than a half million people a year in this country. Now, new research by a team of international scientists, including a leading researcher from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, shows a new drug can make treatment more convenient, but just as effective.

What Not to Get This Christmas - Sick

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:18:00 -0500

The Christmas wish lists are long for many this time of year. But there is one thing most of us definitely don't want to get for the holidays...sick! It's one of the unfortunate side effects of the busy holiday season for some.

Pound-Wise Thanksgiving Plan

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:30:00 -0700

How much turkey, dressing and pumpkin pie will you pack away on Thanksgiving this year? A lot of people will tell you they gain five or ten pounds on Thanksgiving or Christmas alone, but dietary experts at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center say what we eat on those holidays isn't as big a problem as everything else we eat the entire holiday season. Here are some tips to help win the holiday battle of the bulge.

Halloween - No Treat for Teeth

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:45:00 -0700

Did you know that more than 9 in 10 Americans purchase candy for Halloween? Did you also know that each American devours about 25 pounds of candy each year and much of it is eaten in the days surrounding Halloween? The sheer volume of candy consumed by little ones at Halloween is enough to send shivers up the spine of any dentist. Now pediatric dentists at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry offer some safe and sane tips for sweet treats this Halloween.

Non-Invasive Newborn Jaundice Test

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Tue, 10 Oct 2008 12:45:00 -0700

As parents, we want to protect our children from painful experiences. But as parents we also want to protect them from disease and that sometimes brings a painful test or treatment - like shots or blood tests. Now, though, experts at the OU MEDICAL CENTER have found a way to test for dangerous levels in the blood - without drawing a drop of blood.

Middle School: A Lesson in Transitions

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:45:00 -0700

School brings many challenges at many ages and stages. But the transition from elementary school to middle school can be one of the most difficult for both the children and parents. Now child development experts at the University of Oklahoma Child Study Center offer some tips to make the transition a little easier on both.

Diabetes Research - Targeting At-Risk Children

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:59:00 -0600

What would you do if you knew your child faced a risk three to four times greater than other children of getting diabetes? Right now, parents who face that frightening reality are teaming up with researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in hopes of finding a way to protect their children and others too. It's research that may bring answers that could move these children toward a lifetime of better health.

Bladder Reflux Treatment Research

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:40:00 -0600

Most people tend to think of bladder infections as something that occur in adults, particularly adult women. But children, even some just months old, are not immune. In fact, one in every 100 children has something known as bladder reflux, a condition that can lead to bladder and even kidney infections. Now, researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center are among an elite few selected by the National Institutes of Health to help determine how to best treat these children.

Seniors in Step with Improved Health

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:00:00 -0600

Most of us vow we will get more exercise. And for most of us that commitment quickly dissipates. But adults over 50 have more reason than ever to find a way to keep moving. Here are some tips from top senior health experts at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center to help seniors get in step with improved health.

Weight Loss Study

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 9:05:00 -0500

Every year, people flock to the gym to lose weight. Some may turn to low-carbohydrate diets. Others will choose a more traditional weight loss plan. The question is: which one is really best?

Baby Fat-The Mommy Connection

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:18:00 -0500

Baby fat isn't just about baby anymore. New research at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center reveals there's a mommy connection too. Utilizing a special high tech machine - one of only a few in the world - their work shows that even small newborns can have a high percentage of body fat - and that baby fat is tied to just how fat or skinnny mom is.

Dance Dance Revolution - Now in Schools

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:18:00 -0500

What do you do when a third of the children are overweight or obese and most would rather play a video game than a game of tag? One physician and researcher believes the answer may lie in making the enemy your friend. Her research utilizes a video game designed to get kids moving and one Oklahoma City school has become her latest ally.

Landmark Pediatric Diabetes Study

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Wed, 22 Jan 2008 14:18:00 -0500

More than 15.5 million people in this country have diabetes. It is the seventh-leading cause of death. Now, the adult form of this disease is turning up in our children at an alarming rate...something that was virtually unheard of 10 to 15 years ago. The dilemma is most of the existing treatments for adults have never been tested or approved for use in children. But pediatric diabetes specialists at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and other top pediatric specialists nationally hope a new landmark study will help determine the best treatments to keep these kids healthy longer. The study will be conducted in multiple locations through Oklahoma. For more information on the study, call 405-271-7755 or 1-800-613-8512.

Post-Christmas Illness

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Thu, 28 Dec 2007 14:18:00 -0500

If you have a child or grandchild who is spending the holiday break sick in bed, you are not alone. The holidays bring people together - and people sometimes share illnesses right along with their gifts. But OU Physicians Family Medicine specialists say being sick isn't all bad for children. We offer a look at how those pesky winter-time illness impact immunity.

Do Children Need Cell Phones?

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:45:00 -0500

Cell phones aren't just for adults anymore. Most teenagers won't leave home without one - but several companies are now marketing cell phones for even youger users. And chances are Santa will be delivering a lot of cell phones this Christmas to middle-school aged kids and even younger. But when should a child have a cell phone? We get some advice from the child development experts with the OU Physicians Child Study Center.

Leg Pain May Improve with Exercise

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:30:00 -0500

Imagine having terrible pain in your legs when you walk. You certainly wouldn't want to move much - let alone exercise. But it turns out - exercise may be just what the doctor ordered for millions who have peripheral atterial disease. Now, a new study at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center will help determine which forms of exercise are best and which programs help motivate people with this disease to get moving again.

Surgery Helps Infant Breathe Freely

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:00:00 -0500

Imagine if your newborn baby or grandbaby just couldn't seem to gain weight and no one seemed to be able to tell you why. That was the plight that faced a new mom in Yale, Oklahoma. But she finally found answers and the help her daughter needed when she was referred to a specialist at the Children's Hospital at OU MEDICAL CENTER. She also learned her child's problem is on that faces more newborns than most realize.

HIV Vaccine Research

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 11:00:00 -0500

We are able to vaccinate against influenza, polio and many other diseases. For two decades scientists have worked to uncover a vaccine for the virus that causes AIDS, but without success. Now, a discovery by researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center could lead to the first viable vaccine for HIV.

Dental Decay Research

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:30:00 -0600

Did you know that billions of nature's smallest critters call your mouth home? It sounds gross, but many of those tiny organisms actually work to keep you healthy. It's when they get out of balance that problems set in - problems like cavities. Now researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center hope to find a genetic answer to maintaining a healthy smile.

Ear Reconstruction Surgery

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:30:00 -0600

A Russian boy adopted by an American family is finally getting some much needed medical help. The boy was born with just a lump of tissue where he should have ears - no ear canal and no ear drum - but he has a normal hearing nerve. Thanks to a team of specialists at the OU Medical Center, he'll have ears and what doctors hope will be near-normal hearing.

Alcohol Risk and Gender Research

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 09:30:00 -0600

A woman's ability to ward off disease might just be too much of a good thing in some instances. Research at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center reveals a robust immune system in females contributes to liver damage caused by alcohol.

Research Targets Myopia in Children

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 05:30:00 -0600

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, affects approximately 75 million people in the United States. Typically beginning in early childhood, myopia is usually genetic and can make even the most mundane day-to-day tasks more difficult. But researchers at the Dean McGee Eye Institute are studying a new drug that may help prevent myopia from getting worse.

Health Care Quality-What You Need To Know

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 05:30:00 -0600

Every day of the every year, people all across Oklahoma and the nation turn to physicians and other health care providers for care and advice. Did you know that you can help ensure the quality of the care you receive? Here are some tips to help you do just that from the public health experts at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

Poison Control-Allergies and Pain Reliever Safety

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:30:00 -0600

For people who suffer from allergies, the changing of the seasons can mean runny noses and sinus headaches. And that can have them running to the nearest drug store in search of relief. But experts at the Oklahoma Poison Control Center warn some over-the-counter medications can prove dangerous if your not careful.

Ovarian Cancer-Aggressive Treatment Improves Outcome

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 05:30:00 -0600

Ovarian cancer will affect more than 23,000 women in this country this year alone. Nearly 14,000 will die from it. New research at OU Medical Center brings more hope for those affected by advanced ovarian cancer.

Research on Reproductive Age

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 05:30:00 -0600

Infertility affects more than six million women and their partners in this country. That's about one in ten of the reproductive-age population. So it is more common than many realize. Age certainly plays a role, but how does a woman's chronological age correspond to reproductive age? A physician/scientist at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is involved in new research aimed at finding out.

Beating Women's Cancer with Exercise

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 05:30:00 -0600

We all know exercise is good for our hearts. It helps keep us fit and trim. But it turns out it could also protect us from cancer. This is especially true for women when it comes to the most common female reproductive cancer in the country.

Home Alone Summer

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 05:30:00 -0600

For kids summer is a vacation from school. For working parents, though, what to do with the kids all day can prove a challenge. A recent U.S. Census report revealed millions of American children between the ages of five and 14 are left home alone regularly. But when is a child really old enough to be left home alone? Experts at the OU Physicians Child Study Center say there is no simple answer.

Quest for Better Cancer Killer

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 05:30:00 -0600

Finding a cure for cancer is the quest of researchers across the nation and around the world. Now, scientists at the University of Oklahoma Cancer Institute are closer to learning how a major component in fish oil works to kill cancer cells. It's research that could lead to new cancer treatments.

Pancreatic Cancer-Early Detection Research

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 05:30:00 -0600

It is a cancer that will strike 37,000 Americans this year and 32,000 will die from it. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths, largely because it is difficult to diagnose early. But researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center aim to change that. A Tulsa area woman is fighting this cancer--and new research offers hope for better treatments and ways to detect this deadly cancer early.

Summer Safety-ER Top Two

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 05:30:00 -0600

Summer and especially summer holidays often mean more time for family and friends to gather at the pool or lake. Cook outs and camp outs are common place. Unfortunately, emergency room physicians at the OU Medical Center see what happens when summer fun goes awry. Here are the two types of injuries ER physicians dread seeing, mostly because they are completely preventable.

Beating Boredom

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 04:45:00 -0600

Does it ever seem to you that almost the minute your kids or grandkids are finished with one activity, they're struggling to figure out what to do next? "I'm bored" is an all to familiar refrain with many children. And with summer break here, child physchologists at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center say you need to plan now to beat boredom.

Traveling with Seniors

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:30:00 -0600

As summer begins to take shape, thoughts turn to summer vacation plans. And for a growing number of families that will include a trip with a parent or grandparent. Multi-generational travel can bring a wealth of wonderful memories for the entire family, but senior health experts with OU Physicians urge familes to do some extra planning for travel that involves older adults.

New Frontiers in Medical Research: Nanoparticles and Magnetics

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 08:00:00 -0500

Imagine particles so tiny that hundreds of thousands of them could rest on the head of a pin. They're real and they're called nanoparticles. Now, a researcher at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and his team have found a way to utilize these microscopic particles and magnetic fields to generate movement inside the body.

Wound Healing Research

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Mon, 21 May 2007 08:45:00 -0500

We have all had cuts and scrapes. The body heals those wounds, but for some the healing process doesn't work as well as it should. In fact, wounds that won't heal cost this country tens of millions of dollars a year in treatment costs and hundreds of millions in lost wages and productivity. Now, researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center hope their work will point to a way to aid or even speed healing in wounds.

Kids Snoring - Cause for Concern?

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Thu, 10 May 2007 17:30:00 -0500

The phrase "sawing logs" is one most associated with adults. But sleeping children can also rattle the old decibel meter and experts with the OU Children's Physicians say the noise should not be ignored. It can point to problems with breathing, sleep and even behavioral and learning difficulties.

Halting Cancer's Spread

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 04 May 2007 09:00:00 -0500

When cancer turns deadly it is often because it has spread far beyond the initial tumor. But what if there were a way to throw a medical roadblock in cancer's way to keep it from spreading? Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center may be closing in on a new treatment that might do just that.

House for Chronically Ill Kids

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:30:00 -0500

A new house is under construction in Moore, Oklahoma. You're probably thinking, "So what?" Yes, houses are being built everyday, but this house will mean a world of difference to hundreds of chronically ill children all accross the state.

Teen Sleep Debt Grows Worse

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 17:30:00 -0500

Teenagers are falling deeper and deeper into debt...sleep debt that is. And as they fall further and further beind on their sleep, it often has a negative impact on their health, performance and their safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports drivers under the age of 25 are involved in more than half of all fall-asleep crashes.

Egg-strordinary Food Safety Tips

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:30:00 -0500

Egg safety may not be foremost on the minds of children this week. But with 300 million more eggs sold each year at this time, it is for food safety experts. And dieticians at the University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health stress a few simple steps by parents can keep excited boys and girls from getting sick.

New Tape Treats Common Problem for Women

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0500

Millions of women suffer in silence with a common and somewhat embarrassing condition. It's Stress Urinary Incontinence, a condition often caused by physical changes resulting from pregnancy, childbirth or menopause. Now though, specialists with OU Physicians have a new device that offers relief in a simple, minimally invasive procedure that takes only minutes.

Trach Free at Last

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:15:00 -0500

A child, hit by a car and nearly killed, is alive today thanks to the efforts of a team of specialists at the Children's Hospital at OU Medical Center. Since the accident, he could breath only with the help of a breathing tube. Now, the skills of yet another pediatric specialist brings hin a chance to breathe on his own once more.

Small Improvements Impact Health

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:30:00 -0500

If you are overweight - and many are - how much weight do you think you need to lose? If your goal is to be healthier, it may not be as much as you think. Experts at the University of Oklahoma College of Public Health say small changes can make a big difference in your health when it comes to weight loss and exercise.

Sports Nutrition

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 16:30:00 -0500

Athletes, both young and old, are busy almost daily with soccer, football, basketball and a host of other sports. All are interested in peak performance, but that takes proper fuel. Dieticians with the University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health say what you eat and when you eat are critical.

Men and Cosmetic Surgery

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:30:00 -0500

For years, cosmetic surgery was viewed as a "women only" domain. But specialists with OU Physicians say men are lining up in growing numbers for cosmetic procedures like Botox injections, liposuction and more.

Removing Dangerous Clots

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 9:00:00 -0500

Even in medicine, sometimes simple is best. Specialists at the OU Medical Center say that's been the case with dangerous clots that form in arteries in and around the heart. It turns out a new technique, that uses a simple vacume approach can help eliminate clots that had previously been thought to be virtually untreatable.

Nanoparticles Research Aims to Reduce Blindness

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 9:00:00 -0500

Got a headache? Take an aspirin. Vision problems? Take a pill. It's not reality yet but could be in the not-so-distant future. Researchers at the Dean McGee Eye Institute and the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center believe their work may point to what could amount to an "aspirin for blindness." It might also help halt other diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Science of Love

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 8:30:00 -0500

OU researchers have pinpointed cells in a salamander's nose that send "attraction" messages to the brain.

Freezing Out Kidney Tumors

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Wed, 17 Jan 2006 11:15:00 -0500

It's not one of the cancers we hear about a lot, but kidney cancer is more common than many know. In fact, it is the 11th most common cancer. Eliminating tumors of the kidney has traditionally meant surgery. Now, though, a treatment offered by a specialist with the OU Medical Center provides another option. It essentially freezes out kidney tumors.

Cell Memory Impacts Diabetes

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 05 Jan 2006 15:30:00 -0500

Each year is filled with new memories for all of us. Now, new research at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center shows your cells may have a memory too. But in diabetics, that memory may not be such a good thing.

Alcohol Risk and Gender Research

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 15:30:00 -0500

What Not to Get This Holiday - Sick

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 10:30:00 -0500

The holiday wish lists are long for many this time of year. But there is one thing most of us definitely don't want to get for the holidays...sick! It's one of the unfortunate side effects of the busy holiday season for some.

Video Games Good for Kids?

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 17:30:00 -0500

The holiday shopping crunch is here. If your child is like most, their holiday wish list is long and you can bet, there are some popular computer and video game titles right at the top of that list. But here's news that may surprise you--it turns out playing certain video and computer games may actually help your child succeed in school and even in future jobs. Child development experts at the University of Oklahoma say the key is to select the right games.

Cinnamon and Diabetes

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 16:15:00 -0500

It's a common ingredient found in almost any kitchen, used to spice up beverages and desserts. Now, doctors at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center hope to learn whether cinnamon can help diabetics better control their disease.

PEA POD Measures Baby's Body Composition

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 10:00:00 -0500

Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center are looking closely to see what little boys and girls are made of....They are using a high tech machine - one of only a few in the entire world - to find more than "snakes and snails" or "sugar and spice." Their focus is on body fat in newborns.

New Release May Help Young Arthritis Patients

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:00:00 -0500

When you hear about arthritis, you probably tend to think of an illness that affects older adults. Unfortunately, arthritis is also a painful reality for at least 100,000 children in the United States. Now, research underway at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center may point the way to faster, more effective treatments for young arthritis patients.

Winning Strategy for Cancer

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:30:00 -0500

The University of Oklahoma women's basketball team is focused on doing what they need to do on the court to win. But a former teammate is showing them the importance of having a winning strategy in life too. She's taught them about courage, determination and strength, as she battles cancer with the help of another team -- a team of specialists at the OU Cancer Institute.

Stay Healthy This Winter

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 10:00:00 -0500

If you or your children have been beattling sore throats, coughs and those aches and pains that accompany illness...you are not alone, we're just moving into those cold weather months.

OU Research Aims to Block Cancer's Spread

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 12:15:00 -0500

Lymph nodes are like the body's trash system--the small filters collect and destroy bacteria and viruses. Cancer patients and specialists also know the lymphatic system is involved in the spread of cancer. But how? Now, a researcher at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center hopes his recent discovery will provide important answeres.

Uterine Cancer and Laparoscopy Research

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:00:00 -0500

If you needed surgery for cancer, would you choose a minimally invasive approach or the more traditional open surgery? More importantly, which would be the safest and most effective choice? Now, research supported by the Gynecologic Oncology Group, involving 2,600 patients at the OU Medical Center and some other sites nationwide provides some clearer answers for women with uterine cancer.

Prostate Cancer Vaccine

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 12:00:00 -0500

Each year, hundreds of thousands of men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in this country. The disease will claim 30,000 lives this year alone. Now, specialists at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center are studying a new approach to treat prostate cancer. It utilizes a vaccine to treat patients whose cancer has spread.

Dance Dance Revolution

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 17:45:00 -0500

One in three children in this country is overweight or obese. Lack of activity is a big part of the problem and the fact that 60 percent of kids play video games every single day is a contributing factor. Now, a physician and researcher at the OU Medical Center is trying to find out if the right video game might actually help overweight teens lose weight.

First Fully-Automated Heart Mapping

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Wed, 02 Oct 2006 18:45:00 -0500

It sounds like science fiction - a doctor maps the heart and fixies what's wrong without even touching the patient. But it's real and it happened for the first time in the country in Oklahoma at the OU Medical Center.

Cheerleading Injuries and Prevention

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:30:00 -0500

The days of cheerleaders as sideline accessories are over. Today, they are finely-tuned athletes...just like the ones they are cheering for. But these athletic advances have come with a price. Sports medicine specialists with OU Physicians point to a new study that reveals as cheerleading abilities grow, so too do the number of injuries.

Lifelong Health Begins at Home

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 15:15:00 -0500

How healthy are your children or grandchildren? Are you doing all you can to help guide them down the path toward lifelong wellness? Experts at the University of Oklahoma College of Public Health stress lifelong wellness begins at home.

Battling Drug Resistant Bacteria

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 21:15:00 -0500

Antibiotic resistance strains of bacteria pose a mounting problem for patients and physicians. The problem is that certain bacteria have somehow learned how to outsmart drugs that used to effectively wipe them out. Now, researchers at the University of Oklahoma hope their work will help us get one step ahead of these evolving bacteria.

Sports Eye Injuries

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:30:00 -0500

When most people think of sports-related injuries, sprains and strains, a broken arm or legs tend to come to mind. But there are also tens of thousands of eye injuries caused each year as the result of sports and recreation-related activities. Eye experts at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and Dean McGee Eye Institute urge parents to take precautions to protect their young athletes' eyes.

Advancing the War on Asthma

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 19:00:00 -0600

Kids are back in school and so is an increasingly common health problem, asthma. Asthma has reached epidemic proportions in preschool children and it has increased 75 percent in school aged children. But experts at Children's Hospital of Oklahoma say the key to winning the war on asthma is recognizing the symptoms early.

Learning and Dental Health

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 22:30:00 -0600

A silent epidemic is impacting children in schools all across the country. Experts with the OU College of Dentistry say it is one that affects not only their health, but their ability to learn and it's more common than most parents realize.

Pancreatic Cancer-Early Diagnosis Critical

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 16:00:00 -0600

Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. More than 32,000 people in this country learn they have pancreatic cancer every year. This year, a Duncan, OK man was one of them. With the help of OU Physicians' team of cancer specialists he is fighting and winning his battle against cancer. Now, he hopes to help others learn how to better protect themselves against this deadly cancer.

1. Back-to-School 2. Starting Kindergarten (Audio)

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 24:00:00 -0600

1. Put health at the top of the back-to-school list. 2. Is your child ready for kindergarten?

1. Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria 2. Food Safety (Audio)

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 23:00:00 -0600

1. Researchers aim to stop bacteria at the genetic level 2. When cooking on the grill, temperature is everything.

Conquering Incurable Cancer

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:00:00 -0600

There are few things more frightening than being told you have cancer. But learning you have a cancer that is considered incurable is one of them. Kathy Canon, a mother of three, was told she might have six months to live when her cancer was first diagnosed. But with the help of the experts at the cancer center at the OU MEDICAL CENTER and their arsenal of new medicines and treatments, Kathy is not only alive, she is thriving.

Nitrous Oxide Neonatal

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 18:00:00 -0600

It's a gas that has no color, but researchers hope it will produce visibly positive results in some of the tiniest babies. Doctors in the neonatal unit at Children's Hospital at the OU MEDICAL CENTER are currently studying the effects of nitrous oxide on premature infants, who can't yet breath on their own.

1. Summer - Home Alone Kids 2. Healthy Summer Snacking (Audio)

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 23:30:00 -0600

1. Questions to ask and suggestions for parents of children who stay home alone. 2. Make your snacks count for more than just empty calories.

Oversheduled Kids

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 18:00:00 -0600

Summer is fast drawing to a close. So what if you were asked to write about what you and your kids did on your summer vacation? For many families experts say the answer would probably be too much. Child Development experts at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center say overscheduled summers can lead to short term and long term problems for kids.

1. Trach Free at Last 2. Summer Care for Kids with Asthma (Audio)

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 24:00:00 -0600

1. After three years, a child is finally able to breathe on his own. 2. Communication with your child's caregiver is key.

Child Heart Valve Transplant

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 20:30:00 -0600

Expectant parents hope that their baby will be born healthy. But it was not long after the birth of her son when Tammy Blackwood of Shawnee, Oklahoma learned her child's tiny heart had a very serious problem. She knew it was only a matter of time before he would need a special heart valve transplant. And at the age of four, Kameron underwent not a single, but a double valve transplant at Children's Hospital at OU Medical Center.

1. DVT Research Urges Awareness 2. Traveling with Seniors (Audio)

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:00:00 -0600

1. Deep Vein Thrombosis is more common than heart attacks. 2. Some helpful tips for your family vacations with your seniors.

Fireworks Injury Prevention

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 19:00:00 -0600

Fireworks are certainly a big part of the Fourth of July weekend fun. However, emergency room physicians see the ugly side of this popular Fourth pastime. The fact is fireworks will send an estimated 11,000 children and adults to the hospital this year alone. Some words of warning from the doctors who care for those patients.

Summer Survival Kit for Families

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 23:45:00 -0600

With the Fourth of July just around the corner, a lot of families are planning cook-outs, trips to the lake and more. That can mean a lot of fun, but you can bet there will be a few minor emergencies before it's all over. That's why doctors who specialize in family practice at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center say there is no better time than now to put together a summer survival kit for your family.

Sun-Proof Your Family This Summer

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 18:30:00 -0600

School's out and families are getting into the swing of summer activities. But doctors with the OU Physician's dermatology clinic warn don't strike out when it comes to sun safety. This year alone, one million Americians will learn they have skin cancer. Every hour, we will lose another person to melanoma, the deadliest form. Just as frightening, many of those cancers get their start when we're just children.

1. Ask the Expert-Alzheimer's 2. Obesity May Mean Life Span Losses (Audio)

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 22:00:00 -0600

1. Many factors affect one's abilty to think clearly. OU Physicians Senior Health Center provides Alsheimer's warning signs. 2. Americans may have shorter life expectancies than their parents.

New Breast Cancer Treatment

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 15:45:00 -0600

New research by OU Physicians and the University of Oklahoma Breast Institute may point to important improvements in how doctors treat breast cancer. The research focuses on a breast cancer treatment based on MIT radar research originally aimed at detecting space-borne missiles. Researchers hope it may also help improve outcomes for breast cancer patients.

Summer Eye Protection

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 15:45:00 -0600

When you hear the term sun protection, sunscreen is likely the first thing that comes to mind. But doctors at the Dean McGee Eye Institute warn there is another very real danger in the sun that parents miss.

1. Reproductive Age 2. Science of Love (Audio)

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Wed, 31 May 2006 22:00:00 -0600

1. Reproductive age doesn't always correspond to chronological age. 2. OU researchers have pinpointed cells in a salamander's nose that send "attraction" messages to the brain.

Memorial Day Food Safety

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 26 May 2006 07:30:00 -0600

Memorial weekend kicks off the start of summer and for most, that also means the start of cookout season too! And nutritional experts at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center say it's also a great time to remind ourselves about the importance of food safety, especially when we take our meals outdoors. Here are five simple tips that can help protect you and your family from food-borne illness.

1. Poison Control Pain Reliever Safety 2. Dental Education Goes High Tech (Audio)

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Thu, 25 May 2006 15:45:00 -0600

1. Many allergy medications contain something that may be harmful. 2. Dental lab simulates working on real patients.

1. Raising Healthy Families 2. Kids and Cell Phones (Audio)

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Mon, 22 May 2006 23:00:00

1. Children who watch TV develop poor health habits. 2. Should teens have cell phones? Here are some cell phone tips.

Angiosculpt

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Thu, 18 May 2006 15:30:00 -0600

Heart specialists perform more than a million angioplasty procedures a year in this country to re-open blocked arteries. But a clinical trial that just concluded at the OU Medical Center may point the way to making these procedurees even more effective.

Hunting for Ways to Stop a Sight Stealing Disease

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Mon, 15 May 2006 16:30:00 -0600

Cancer is a frightening diagnosis. But a study by the National Institutes of Health found that the vast majority of seniors fear blindness almost as much as cancer. Now, a researcher at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center hopes to find a way to keep cells in the eye from dying. And he's been awarded a one million dollar grant from the National Eye Institute to boost his scientific efforts.

Sleep Deficit Affects Many

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Wed, 10 May 2006 16:30:00 -0600

How well did you sleep last night? Probably not as well as you should have. A new survey shows sleep problems affect a lot of us. In fact, two-thirds of older adults in this country report frequent problems sleeping. Most of us just assume that we sleep less as we get older. But the survey reveals it's not age, but health that determines the quality of your sleep.

New Cervical Cancer Treatment Option

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 05 May 2006 17:00:00 -0600

For women diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer, life-saving treatment options have had lifelong implications. These women would no longer be able to bear children. Now a new procedure shows promise in both successfully treating the cancer and also preserving fertility. It is offered by only a handful of cancer surgeons in the nation-one of them at the OU MEDICAL CENTER.

1. New Blood Clot Research 2. Laparoscopy Kidney Cancer Removal (Audio)

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Wed, 03 May 2006 16:00:00

1. Research reveals a new once-a-day medication for Deep Vein Thrombosis. 2. A minimally invasive technique helps get kidney cancer patients back on thier feet faster.

Implantable Miniature Telescope

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Mon, 01 May 2006 15:30:00

It is a disease that robs people over fifty of their central vision, leaving them unable to drive, to read, to pay their own bills. Macular degeneration is a debilitating disease that impacts people over the age of fifty. But new research by specialists at the Dean A. McGee Eye Institute and the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center may offer hope. It focuses on new technology . . . a tiny telescopic device that is implanted in the eye to aid vision.

1. Atrial Fibrilation 2. Stress Urinary Incontinence (Audio)

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 15:00:00

1. The top chamber of the heart quivers instead of beats. A new procedure offers relief. 2. An in-office procedure uses a bulking agent to provide immediate and long lasting relief.

1. Sports Eye Injuries 2. Amblyopia (Audio)

nmobley@evergreenproductions.net — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 22:00:00

1. Tens of thousands of eye injuries occur each year from sports and recreation-related activities. 2. Unless corrected, Lazy eye or Amblyopia can lead to permanent vision loss in one eye.

Promising Liver Cancer Treatment

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 16:30:00

The OU Physicians became the first medical specialists in the nation to offer a promising new cancer treatment. The treatment is for primary liver cancer...a cancer with very low survival rates and very few effective treatments. This new treatment combines radio-chemotherapy with an oil-like substance to specifically target cancer cells in the liver. It's been used successfully abroad, but never before in the United States.

Obesity May Mean Lifespan Losses

Fri, 14 Apr 2006 23:45:00

Americans are living longer. We've all seen the recent headlines. Many assume we will continue to add years to our lives, but a researcher at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center finds that may not be the case. In fact, he says there is one "Big" factor that may soon begin erasing the gains we've made in life expectancy.

Medicating Mistakes/Poision Prevention Myths (Audio)

Wed, 13 Apr 2006 16:00:00

1. Each year the Oklahoma Poison Control Center Receives thousands of reports of medicating errors. 2. There are many myths and misconceptions about poisons and poison prevention.

Chronicle Home Monitoring Device/BNP Blood Test (Audio)

Fri, 07 Apr 2006 18:00:00

1. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to see the doctor without actually having to go to the doctor's office. 2. A 15-minute test can see if you will have heart failure. It's called the BNP test.

Laparoscopic Kidney Cancer Removal

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 18:45:00

It's a cancer that's cause remains largely a mystery. Some 35-thousand people in this country are diagnosed with kidney cancer each year and more than 12-thousand will die of this disease this year alone. The good news is that if detected and treated early, the chances for a full recovery are good. Now, a new, less invasive surgical treatment can help kidney cancer patients get back on their feet faster.

Best Defense Against Cancer

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 10:00:00

Did you know that every year one million people in this country are diagnosed with cancer? Every six minutes a woman is diagnosed with cancer of the reproductive organs. According to Dr. Joan Walker of the OU Physician's Cade Cancer Center, there are some surprisingly simple things that women can do to protect themselves.

Adult Congenital Heart Surgery

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 09:30:00

Imagine a baby born with a heart defect no one could fix and somehow surviving anyhow. Ed Enslinger of Oklahoma City will tell you his life was a miracle right from the start. Born with a potentially fatal heart defect, he was able to survive because of yet another anomaly with his heart, but he was a severly dibilitated child. Then a surgeon at The Children's Hospital gave him hope. Now, 25-years later, another heart surgeon at Children's will again try to save his life.

Pancreatic Cancer/Enlarged Prostate (Audio)

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 15:30:00 GMT

Regular physical exams are critical for early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. The disease can be present without symptoms in the early stages.

Half of men will develop and enlarged prostate. Now laser technology is taking aim at the most common men's health problem.

Stress Urinary Incontinence

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 12:00:00 GMT

It’s an ailment few women want to talk about, so many suffer with it in silence. It’s Stress Urinary Incontinence--a common condition in women often caused by physical changes resulting from pregnancy, childbirth or menopause. Now though, a specialist with OU Physicians says there is help, including a new treatment done right in the doctor’s office that often brings immediate relief.

RSV/Sleep Problems in Children (Audio)

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 09:30:00 GMT

RSV is a dangerous virus. Early warning signs and prevention tips.

Sleep disorders-Stats and warning signs.

Women and Heart Disease

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Many women fear breast cancer, but few realize that heart disease is actually a greater risk. The fact is heart disease is the number one killer of women in this country.

Heart specialists with OU Physicians say perhaps that is why so many women miss the early warning signs or wait to seek medical attention. And both can be fatal mistakes.

Family Medical History/Genetics-Solving Health Mysteries (Audio)

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 00:30:00 GMT

Risks for health problems like heart disease, diabetes and some cancers are inherited just like your physical traits.

Regenerative Medicine

Fri, 03 Mar 2006 23:00:00 GMT

When a part of your car breaks, you get a replacement part. What if you could do the same for humans?

It may sound far-fetched, but it's not. In fact, scientists and physicians have teamed up at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center to help find a way to use a patient's own cells to grow new tissue and possibly even new organs to replace missing, diseased or damaged ones.

Adolescent Sleep Deficit/Adolescent Medicine

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 12:00:00 GMT

They're not kids, but teens are not really adults yet either. That has led to a new medical specialty at OU Medical Center.

The Pediatric Sleep Lab at The Children's Hospital says sleep deprivation is a common problem for teens.

Ovarian Cancer

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:30:00 GMT

Family Medical History

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 12:15:00 GMT

The U.S. Surgeon General is encouraging families to focus on their family history. The idea is to learn more about the health history of your family--who had cancer? What did your relatives die of? Does a certain illness seem to run in the family?

Genetics experts say plotting the family health history is easy and a great way to help safeguard your health and the health of your loved ones.

Does Your Teen Need a Specialist?

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 09:30:00 GMT

Adolescence can be a difficult time for kids and for their parents as well. A teenager's relationships change, emotions change and most of all a teen's body changes.

Teens aren't children anymore, but they aren't really adults yet either. That simple fact has led to the emergence of a relatively new medical speciality - Adolescent Medicine.

Asthma in Children

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 15:30:00 GMT

Asthma has reached epidemic proportions in preschool children.

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Wed, 15 Feb 2006 06:00:00 GMT

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What Do You Know About SCA?

Mon, 13 Feb 2006 06:00:00 GMT

It kills more people than AIDS, breast cancer and lung cancer combined--325,000 Americans each year. Yet few have heard of it. It's Sudden Cardiac Arrest. It is not a heart attack. And as you are about to learn, what you don't know about it could hurt you.

1. Weight Loss 2. Weight Training in Kids

Wed, 08 Feb 2006 15:47:00 GMT

Every year people flock to the gyms and resolve to lose weight and get in shape.

Should weight training be a part of getting in shape for children?

Hyperhidrosis/Preventing Medication Mistakes

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 11:30:00 GMT

Imagine sweating uncontrollably...even when it's cold outside. It's a medical condition called Hyperhidrosis.----------Have you ever given the wrong medicine or amount? It happens more often than you think.

Genetics: Helping Solve Health Mysteries

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 09:30:00 GMT

Imagine what it would be like to know that something is wrong with your child, but no on seems to be able to figure out just what that something is. That was the dilemma facing one Oklahoma couple when their six-year-old daughter began developing unusual symptoms. Then those same symptoms started appearing in the girl's twin sister. Now though, with the help of OU Physicians' Genetics team, they hope their search for answers will soon end. John Mulvihill, MD. Susan Hassad, MS, CGC.

Advancing Prostate Cancer Detection

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 10:00:00 -0500

Prostate Cancer is one of the most common cancers among American men over the age of 50. Regular screenings that include a special blood test can help in early detection, but experts say the blood test is not as helpful as many had hoped. Now, urologists with OU Physicians have teamed up with scientists at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in a research effort that may point to a new, more accurate screening test. Carson Wong, MD; H. K. Lin, PhD.

Women and Carpal Tunnel

Mon, 16 Jan 2006 11:30:00 GMT

Anyone who has ever experienced pain in their hands has probably wondered at one time or another if that pain might be a warning sign of carpal tunnel syndrome. The syndrome itself has gotten a lot of publicity over the past decade or so. Yet an expert with OU Physicians points out many women may not realize they are at greater risk for the ailment simply because of their gender. Thomas Lehman, MD.

New Treatment Targets Atrial Fibrillation

Mon, 16 Jan 2006 13:30:00 GMT

An Oklahoma City man is among the first in the nation to undergo a new, breakthrough treatment for atrial fibrillation, the most common of abnormal heart rhythms. Atrial fibrillation affects more than two million people in this country. It can impact their ability to function and can lead to potentially deadly blood clots. Now, though, there is new hope thanks to a procedure pioneered by specialists at the OU Medical Center and its Cardiac Arrhythmia Research Institute. Deborah Lockwood, MD.