Today
• Posted by University of Rochester Medical Center
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Diabetes,
Health and Wellness,
Heart Health
Stroke is a major global health challenge. It ranks as the second-leading cause of death and the third-leading cause of disability worldwide. Factors such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, smoking, unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, obesity, and excessive alcohol consumption can all increase the risk of stroke.
Understanding a stroke, recognizing the signs, and knowing the risk factors can help you to act quickly. So, what is a stroke, and what do you do if you or someone else is experiencing symptoms? A stroke occurs when the blood flow to a part of the brain is blocked or when a
This Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Fidelis Care recognizes and celebrates the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Fidelis Care talked with Sales and Marketing Manager Wai Man Lam, who reflects upon her heritage:
Fidelis Care: What does Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month mean to you?
Wai Man Lam: As a Chinese American, I am happy to pass on my culture to the younger generation and stay connected to my roots through that culture, tradition, and history. All of this brings diversity to the communities in which we live and contribute.
Monday
• Posted by Alan J. Wieder, MD, Medical Director
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Health and Wellness,
Women's Health
五月是女性健康月。飛達利斯保健醫療主任Alan Wieder博士回答了有關骨質疏鬆症的常見問題。
什麼是骨質疏鬆症？
骨質疏鬆症是一種骨骼變得脆弱且更容易骨折的疾病。最常受影響的骨骼是髖部、脊椎和手腕。當舊骨細胞被清除的速度超過新骨細胞取代的速度時，就會發生骨質疏鬆症。這會導致骨骼密度降低、變得脆弱且更容易骨折。
This Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Fidelis Care celebrates the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, especially in the healthcare field. Fidelis Care talked with Buffalo Medical Care physician, Dr. Fahim Tazwar, about his experience and how he works to improve health literacy and outcomes within this community.
Fidelis Care: What does it mean to you to be an Asian American provider?
Dr. Tazwar: It is a privilege to be an Asian American physician and have the opportunity to serve my community. Being fluent in Bengali and Hindi, I can communicate with patients more
Last Week
• Posted by Dr. Lisa Moreno, Pediatrician and Medical Director at Fidelis Care
• in
Children's Health,
Health and Wellness
過敏是最常見的慢性疾病之一。過敏是免疫系統對過敏原發生反應引起的。當過敏患者接觸過敏原時，就會出現過敏症狀。過敏原的接觸途徑包括攝入、觸摸或吸入。
免疫系統嘗試保護您的身體並抵抗過敏原。這可能引起瘙癢和皮疹等症狀。如發生嚴重過敏，可能導致患者呼吸困難、暈厥甚至死亡。
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