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Clinical trials are different from standard medical care. As with all research studies, clinical trial participant outcomes vary. Before participating in a clinical trial, it is important to discuss the risks and benefits with your healthcare provider.

While the majority of moms initiate breastfeeding, it is common to run into challenges especially after returning to wor...
09/17/2025

While the majority of moms initiate breastfeeding, it is common to run into challenges especially after returning to work. Learn about the many benefits of breastfeeding for both babies and moms and get some helpful resources. Links in the comments.

With the change of seasons – and the coming standard time change – our sleep can get disrupted. Sleep medicine specialis...
09/17/2025

With the change of seasons – and the coming standard time change – our sleep can get disrupted. Sleep medicine specialist Saurav Luthra, MD, has answers to more than a dozen common questions. They include: How much sleep do we really need? Which over-the-counter medications help sleep? How can I get a sleep study without spending a night in a lab? Follow the link in the comments to see the answers.

09/17/2025

A treatment for cancer now has applications for patients with sickle cell disease. Scientists genetically modify the patient’s own blood cells—transforming them into healthy ones—and then infuse them back into the body.
Watch the inspiring journey of a patient undergoing this life-changing therapy at The University of Kansas Cancer Center for a pain-free future.

Visit our website, www.kansashealthsystem.com or findadoctor.kansashealthsystem.com.

The 2025 Golfology fore Cardiology golf tournament, held on Monday at Shadow Glen Golf Club in Olathe, raised around $10...
09/16/2025

The 2025 Golfology fore Cardiology golf tournament, held on Monday at Shadow Glen Golf Club in Olathe, raised around $100,000. The funds support improvement of our cardiac patients’ health outcomes as well as help bring in advanced technology for cardiovascular services at our health system.

We are grateful to the tournament’s organizers, Larry Louk and JoLinda Vega, who created Golfology fore Cardiology as a way to give back after Larry underwent triple bypass surgery at the health system. Through their efforts and generosity, they have raised more than $1.3 million since its creation in 2008.

A CardioScore is a noninvasive CT scan of the heart to measure the calcified plaque in your coronary arteries. You may b...
09/16/2025

A CardioScore is a noninvasive CT scan of the heart to measure the calcified plaque in your coronary arteries. You may be a good candidate if you’re 40 and older and have:

• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• History of smoking
• Diabetes
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3tFrU7l

09/16/2025

Dystonia: Three siblings, misdiagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome for years, find a new outlook on life after the right diagnosis and treatment.
Brain surgeons at The University of Kansas Health System implant a device that provides deep brain stimulation to correct a rare disorder called Dystonia. See the difference it makes.

09/15/2025

“Take care of yourself first” ❤️

Through the Female Athlete Program at The University of Kansas Health System, we're giving athletes a behind-the-scenes look in our "Dreams to Reality" series highlighting the road to recovery 🫶

It's Environmental Services Week! We are grateful for the extraordinary work you do for all of us.
09/15/2025

It's Environmental Services Week! We are grateful for the extraordinary work you do for all of us.

09/15/2025

For athletes, what happens off the field can be just as crucial as game day. We take a closer look at what happens when two high school athletes spend their summer training at The University of Kansas Sports Medicine and Performance Center.
—Spoiler alert… these workouts are about more than just building strength.

Visit our website, www.kansashealthsystem.com or findadoctor.kansashealthsystem.com.

Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries, and farms often have many types of equipment that can cause injurie...
09/14/2025

Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries, and farms often have many types of equipment that can cause injuries if people aren’t cautious when operating it. Tractors are a leading cause of injury and fatality in agriculture. Increase safe tractor operation by:

• Preventing rollover accidents
• Always checking your surroundings
• Wearing appropriate attire when operating and working on your tractor
• Familiarizing yourself with your tractor

Learn more about tractor and farm safety from the Missouri Department of Agriculture here: https://bit.ly/453A7nN

988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline) implemented a new number, 9-8...
09/14/2025

988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline) implemented a new number, 9-8-8, for every state. This number offers rapid access to behavioral health support through connection with trained crisis specialists. These specialists can provide support for all mental health, substance use, and su***de crises through phone call or text. Individuals wishing to chat with a specialist can do so by using the link in the comments.

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