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The Hidden Risks of Semaglutide and Surgical Procedures
February 19, 2025
Discover the hidden risks of Ozempic during surgery. Learn about delayed gastric emptying, aspiration risks and crucial pre-op guidelines for patient safety.
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6 reasons you should donate blood
January 10, 2025
Discover 6 compelling reasons to donate blood. Learn how your quick, free donation can save lives, improve your health, and address critical shortages. Be a hero today.
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The Benefits of Robotic Surgery for Liver Tumors
September 17, 2024
Every year, thousands of Americans are diagnosed with primary liver cancer. Learn how robotic surgery is used to help treat this disease.
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Special Blood Supply Helps Children Who Need Heart Surgery
May 01, 2024
University Health Blood Donor Services, transfusion and laboratory teams worked with pediatric heart surgeons to formulate unique whole blood to help pediatric heart surgery patients recover.
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The Benefits of Robotic Surgery for Living Kidney Donation
March 21, 2024
Benefits of robotic surgery include shorter hospital stays and decreased post-operative pain. To learn about how to become a living donor, visit our website.
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Tips to Support Your Child before Surgery
October 13, 2023
If your child has a planned surgery coming up, they might be nervous or even scared. Here are some tips to support and comfort them before their surgery.
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Connie's Breast Cancer Story
When Connie Wan learned she had breast cancer, she was devastated. But the team at University Health provided her the support to fight and come out stronger than ever.
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Ashley's Sepsis Survival Story
In June of 2019, Ashley Britsch, a University Health nurse educator, got a small cut on her leg while swimming in a river. A few days later, she was hospitalized with sepsis. Learn more about this potentially life-threatening condition.
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Preeclampsia: Alexea's Story
Preeclampsia is a potentially dangerous pregnancy condition. Read Alexea’s story and learn how to reduce the risk for preeclampsia.
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