In this period of uncertainty, many patients are understandably hesitant to seek timely medical attention. This is even truer regarding referrals to specialists, such as urologists. However, we must all weigh the risks and benefits of these actions and not simply ignore or postpone potentially dangerous warning signs. Anyone who has had an acute kidney…

The Coronavirus Disease of 2019 or COVID-19 has impacted and changed the lives of families all over the United States. You see it all over social media such as Facebook or find yourself hearing discussions of it while you are getting the essentials at the grocery store. As adults, it can be overwhelming or anxiety-inducing…

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common type of cancer diagnosed in the United States. Approximately 147,950 cases will be diagnosed in 2020, with a rising incidence being found among younger adults. This is one group of cancer that can be prevented with a screening colonoscopy. Early stages are typically cured with surgery. In…

Most of the 11 UT Health East Texas cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinics offer both pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation on-site. However, each rehab program has distinct differences from the other. Registered respiratory therapist Jordan Allen, RRT, explains the similarities and differences between the two programs. While both programs combine exercise and education with improving a patient’s quality of life,…