Surgeons at Primary Children's Hospital, a Children's Miracle Network Hospital, have hooked up the smallest artificial heart pump into the smallest patient ever, at least for anyone in Utah. It also marks the beginning of a whole new pediatric implant program there. Eight-month-old Kaidence McCall Stephenson is alive tonight at Primary Children's thanks to a very little heart pump. They're called ventricular heart assist devices, designed to take over the load of a failing heart, and they've been around a long time. More than 200 have been implanted in Utah adults since 1993. However, this is not one of those big LVAD pumps. This little Berlin Heart, as it's called, was hooked up to the heart of eight-month-old Kaidence yesterday. While tubes are implanted directly to the left side of her heart, the pump itself remains outside the body. It will keep Kaidence healthy while waiting for a real heart transplant, or maybe to let her heart rest so it just might recover on its own.
Lose weight in my jump rope class in San Diego, CA. Go to myspace.com/jumpropeclass to sign up now. Here's a small example of what I usually do - 34 minutes straight.
Dr. Jon LaPook, a gastroenterologist, undergoes a colonoscopy on camera to show how both the preparation and the procedure beat colon cancer.
A recovering sex addict talks to Dr. Jon LaPook about how a life of uncontrolled fantasy and sex brought him to the edge and ultimately led to his treatment and recovery process.
A government panel is updating its guidelines on who should be screened for breast cancer and how often. Dr. Ashton consults experts on both sides of the contested issue about what the recommendations mean for millions of women.
Sex therapist Dr. Miriam Baker debunks a common myth about women and sexuality in a conversation with Dr. Jon LaPook and Richard Schlesinger.
A lecture with Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr., M.D. Author of the book "PREVENT AND REVERSE HEART DISEASE"
Dr. Thomas Farley, the commissioner for the New York City Department of Health, discusses fears concerning the H1N1 virus during the back-to-school season. And, Dr. Farley gives Dr. Jon LaPook an update on efforts to control the virus.
Dr. Jon LaPook asks men and women in Central Park if they have any questions about female sexuality. Gynecologists Rebecca Booth and Lori Warren help fill in the blanks.
Burn up to 1000 calories or more!. Lose weight in my jump rope class in San Diego, CA. Go to myspace.com/jumpropeclass to sign up now.
http://www.ihealthtube.com Dr. Todd Ferguson details the differences between chronic fatigue and hypothyroidism and how you can know the difference.
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A lecture with Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr., M.D. Author of the book "PREVENT AND REVERSE HEART DISEASE"
Men, if you're not Superman in the bedroom learn how to be Clark Kent. Dr. Harry Fisch talks to Dr. Jon LaPook about what every man and woman should know about male sexuality.
"Sexting" is the act of sending sexually explicit content by using digital technology. Psychologist Susan Lipkins talks with Dr. Jon LaPook about its influence on teens.
Dr. Jon LaPook quizzed passers-by in New York City's Central Park on the location of important body parts.
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Before and After, Curing Spasmodic Dysphonia With Dr. Mort Cooper, the Only One Reporing Cures
Only one dodtor has been reporting cures of Spasmodic Dysphonia for over 30 years, that is Dr. Mort Cooper. All other doctors are using either Botox Shots or surgery, both which are risky, expensive and ineffective. For more info go to www.voice-doctor.com
The House of Representatives passed a bill Saturday aimed at providing insurance to 36 million Americans. Estimated at 1.1 trillion dollars, the plan includes the so-called "public option." Dr. Jon LaPook asks an industry expert what it all means.
http://www.ihealthtube.com Dr. Todd Ferguson explains the role of the adrenal glands and our body's stress response.
Dr. Jennifer Ashton speaks with her brother, reconstructive surgeon Dr. Evan Garfein, about breast cancer reconstruction and the 'In It Together Fund'. For more info e-mail, Egarfein@montefiore.org.
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NH Granite State Senior Games Shot & 50 Dash
Vidoe courtesy of David Colby Young of the Maine Track Club. Events held in 2008 at Manchester, NH
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