Medically Speaking

We live in an exciting world where new technology makes it possible to solve medical problems that have plagued human beings for millennia. The Permian Basin medical community is in the forefront when it comes to applying this technology.

The Odessa American introduces Medically Speaking, a new feature published each Monday to bring you up to date on what's happening in the medical field.

A recent article highlighted Dr. Benjamin J. Cunningham, an orthopedic spinal surgeon who was one of the first to perform revolutionary spinal fusion surgery. Other articles offered a glimpse into the world of pain management, dentistry, advanced skin care and women's health care. Medically Speaking gives you an opportunity to keep abreast of the highly regarded and growing field of medicine in the Permian Basin.

Articles

Heartview: A Fast, Painless Life Saver

Odessa Regional Medical Center

By Gail M. Williams

A procedure that takes about 20 minutes at a cost of just $75 could save your life – and in fact has saved more than one life, including a member of the Odessa Regional Medical Center staff. “One of our nurses came in, and the Heartview...... Full story

SmartLipo™ Gives Your Body the Shape You Want

Dr. Charles Lively, Ob/Gyn

By Gail M. Williams

“Adiposity, lipodystrophy, or call them just plain fat deposits — genetics determines where the fat will fill in,” said Dr. Lively, a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist and an associate member of the National Society of...... Full story

Volunteers: A Key To Curing Alzheimer’s Disease

(NAPS)—Although more than 5 million people age 65 and older in the U.S. are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and while that number is expected to jump to 13.5 million by 2050, there is reason to hope. That’s good...... Full story

When Does Going to the ER Make Sense?

(NAPS)—Everyone has a story about a long night spent in the emergency room — the wait, the plastic chairs and the more urgent emergencies that skip ahead of your place in line. Patients, employers and insurers are beginning to...... Full story

Making Access to Healthcare Easier for Everyone

Odessa Regional Medical Center

Illness and injury seldom strike at the right place, and never at the right time. A child may develop a high fever after normal clinic hours, or an injury that needs immediate attention may happen when you’re across town, away from your...... Full story