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Sepsis is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., with more than 250,000 people dying from the condition each year. Many sepsis deaths can be prevented with rapid diagnosis and early treatment. Despite these startling facts, sepsis is still widely...
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“Annual wellness visit” (AWV) and “annual physical” are two healthcare terms that often cause confusion. They may seem the same, but each serves a different purpose in promoting overall health and wellness. An annual physical is a comprehensive,...
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American Heart Association’s Torch Journey highlights Catholic Health’s commitment to heart health ahead of the September Heart Walk WHAT: The American Heart Association’s Heart Walk Torch will arrive at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, where associates,...
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You’ve stocked up on face masks and hand sanitizer. You’ve purchased a new pair of sneakers and the all-important backpack. With the first day of school right around the corner, how do you help your child prepare for this new normal? Which tips...
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Joint pain can be an unwelcome disruption to many parts of life, including travel. Patients who suffer from different types of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis, may feel that their symptoms discourage them from taking a...
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This week, WNY has been flooded with a series of “air quality alerts”. You may have noticed the hazy skies and a smell of campfire smoke in the air. While this kind of phenomenon is more commonly found on the west coast, the Canadian wildfires have...
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Each year, approximately 790,000 total knee replacement surgeries and 544,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed in the U.S. – more than 1.3 million joint replacements annually. Studies show that those numbers are expected to increase, especially among...
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Lyme 101 Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that’s most commonly spread through the bite of an infected tick. Often referred to as the “invisible illness” or “great imitator,” Lyme disease can be difficult to recognize because it...
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Buffalo, NY – Mercy Hospital recently announced that it has been rated a “High Performing Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report in heart bypass surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), pacemaker implantation, and abdominal...
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Congestive heart failure is a serious condition that develops gradually over time. It occurs when the heart doesn’t pump efficiently, causing fluid to build up in your lungs, ankles, feet, arms, and/or around other organs. Congestive heart failure is a type...
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