The heart is a strong, muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body in a process called circulation. The blood delivered by the heart supplies oxygen and nutrients to the body’s organs and tissues. A healthy heart supplies the body with the right amount of blood at the right rate, but disease and other conditions […]
Many people with cancer often report feeling tired, worn out, and having low energy. This is known as cancer-related fatigue, which is a condition caused by cancer or cancer treatment. A person with cancer-related fatigue often feels exhausted or extremely tired, making it difficult to complete day-to-day tasks. Here, the oncology team at Richmond University […]
Judith Ann Casado, LCSW, selected for personifying the values of a social worker, commitment to care with her Future of Social Work award. The Latino Social Work Coalition and Scholarship Fund recently presented its Future of Social Work award to Quality Manager Judith Ann Casado, LCSW. Casado is a licensed clinical social worker in Richmond […]
Richmond University Medical Center has announced the appointments of Jonathan Zipkin, MD, MA, as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; and Christine Mahoney, DNP, RN, AGACNP-BC, NEA-BC, CCRN as Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer. “Drs. Zipkin and Mahoney bring vast experience and knowledge to our hospital leadership team,” RUMC President and Chief […]
Reports suggest about 35.5 million adults in the United States are living with kidney disease. That equates to about one in seven U.S. adults with the condition. What’s even more, many adults who have kidney disease do not yet realize it. Known as the “silent disease,” kidney disease is often asymptomatic in its early stages, […]
After experiencing a heart attack, it’s common to be hesitant about engaging in any activities that increase heart rate. You might think the best course of action is minimal activity and rest. However, not only is physical activity following a heart attack safe, but it’s the best thing for your heart. Keeping physically active is […]
Cancer is a group of genetic diseases that occur when cells divide uncontrollably and spread into nearby tissues or other organs. Cancer can develop in almost any organ or tissue, and there are many different types of cancer. Estimates predict there will be over 2 million new cases of cancer diagnosed in the United States, and more than […]
The male reproductive organ varies in shape and size. Some penile curvature is normal when it is at rest or erect. However, too far of a bend can indicate a more serious condition is occurring. Peyronie’s disease is a connective tissue disorder of the penis, in which scar tissue forms in the deeper tissues under […]
Patients may be prescribed statins as a cardiovascular treatment to lower LDL cholesterol. Most people assume cholesterol in the blood comes from fatty foods, but most is made by the liver. Statins work by reducing the amount of cholesterol the liver produces and by helping the liver remove cholesterol from the blood. Like any prescription medication, […]
A common misconception surrounding lung cancer is that it primarily affects older men who are smokers or once were. The reality is women are just as likely to develop the disease as their male counterparts. Furthermore, research shows lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women today and the second leading cause […]
