Below, Dr. Nunoo discusses some of the common questions, symptoms and treatment of diverticulitis. What is diverticulitis and what causes it? Diverticulosis are pockets that form on the colon. Although these pockets occur throughout the whole colon they are most commonly found in the section of the colon known as the sigmoid. The likely reason […]
For many of us, sleep is what restores us after a long active day. For those who experience trouble sleeping, the issue can become worrisome. Most people, at some point in their lives, will experience some sort of sleep difficulties. Whether it’s insomnia, racing thoughts, or sleep apnea – resolving these issues can be tedious […]
Download a printable version of this blog post. As many as 15 million Americans have food allergies, including nearly 6 million children. [source] Food Allergies versus Food Intolerance: Know the Difference Food Intolerance Food Allergies A food allergy occurs when the body’s immune system sees a certain food as harmful and reacts by causing allergic […]
Download a printable version of this blog post. WakeMed nursing team 2nd in N.C. and 30th in the World to Receive Honor The medical-surgical nursing unit at WakeMed Raleigh Campus recently received the prestigious AMSN PRISM Award®, an honor recognizing exceptional nursing practice, leadership and outcomes in hospital medical-surgical units. WakeMed’s medical-surgical nursing team is the second in […]
Download a printable version of this blog post. It’s the season for ticks! Learn how to identify, prevent and treat tick bites. Preventing Tick Bites Use DEET 20-30% when going outside. For children make sure you only apply this ONCE a day (in contrast to sunscreen, which should be applied often). Do not apply DEET […]
Download a printable version of this blog post. My colleague, Dr. Marshall, only hears “Yanny,” and I can’t hear anything but “Laurel.” The two of us have engaging clinical debates on a regular basis, but who is right in this situation? The answer is BOTH of us. Your Hearing Abilities Like the rest of the world […]
Download a printable version of this blog post. For the past five years, WakeMed’s NICU has participated in the Kangaroo Challenge from Sunnybrook Hospital in Canada. This is an international challenge to see which hospital can log the most hours participating in kangaroo care. Each year for 15 days, we ‘challenge’ our parents with a […]
‘I am excited to inform you of an innovative procedure to treat heartburn and acid reflux. It is performed through the mouth much like an upper endoscopy (EGD) and has already been performed worldwide on more that 20,000 patients. We are thrilled with how well our patients have done after having the TIF procedure.” – […]
View a printable version of this blog post here. You take a pregnancy test at home….and it’s positive. Now what? The questions start running through your head: What should you be eating or not eating? Can you continue your regular workouts? Are your prescription medications okay for the baby? Now you don’t have to wait […]
Download a printable version of this blog post. The window of time the WakeMed Stroke Team can perform stroke treatment has just increased from 6 to 24 hours after symptom onset for certain stroke patients. In addition, more patients with mild ischemic stroke symptoms may now qualify for medical treatment with clot-dissolving medication. Recent Trials […]
