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

Actor Tim Kang: Speak Up to Help Save a Child’s Life

by Tim KangActor, The Mentalist (NAPS)—As a new dad, I am more aware than ever of the dangers that children face and understand how parents would do anything possible to protect them. That’s why I have partnered with the National Center...... Full story

Quick Action Helps You Survive, Recover From a Stroke

Odessa Regional Medical Center

By Gail M. Williams

Three hours. That’s the amount of time you have between the onset of a stroke and the administration of a clot-busting drug that can make the difference between damaging after-effects and full recovery. “When it goes according to plan,...... Full story

Get a Check-Up Before You Get in the Game

Medical Center Health Systems

By Gail M. Williams

When the weather is good and the crowd is active, sooner or later someone will arrange a pick-up game of softball or volleyball or offer to take you on for a game of tennis. Plus, summer camps and school sports training begin earlier every year....... Full story

Poison-Related Fatalities on the Rise

(NAPS)—Poisoning is now the leading cause of injury death, surpassing even motor vehicle accident fatalities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This increase is due mostly to a surge in drug-related poisonings, with...... Full story

Stay Healthy With Free Annual Wellness Visits

by George Andrews, M.D. (NAPS)—“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is an important adage to keep top of mind as we each strive to maintain a healthy lifestyle and achieve lifelong well-being. Beginning at...... Full story