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December 2022 - Arteries bring blood to the brain and spinal cord. They divide into small blood vessels called capillaries to supply the tissue with blood. Veins then return the blood back to the heart. It’s a continuous cycle that keeps the brain and spinal cord supplied with blood and functioning properly. However, an abnormal connection between arteries and veins can occur, in which blood is shunted from the artery to the vein instead of going into the tissues. This is called an arteriovenous malformation, or AVM, and it can be a life-threatening occurrence in the brain or spinal cord.
August 2021 - Spine surgery is a complicated and misunderstood procedure. Though back pain is the number one reason Americans go to the emergency department, it is seldom the case that the condition would benefit from spine surgery. With the opening of our new spine center, we’re here to help you learn more about what spine surgeries treat and what you can expect when recovering.
August 2020 - Practice safe sleep precautions with your baby by following the ABCD's.
July 2020 - Learn more about recognizing, preventing and treating food allergies in kids.
April 2018 - The emergency room of a hospital is busy with patients coming in with an array of symptoms. However, the emergency room teams at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospital are always prepared to act or find resources, no matter what the circumstance.
Dr. Joe Kohout, medical director of the emergency department at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, talks about what you can expect when visiting an emergency room.
April 2018 - Osteoporosis literally means "porous bone". Learn the effects of a calcium-rich diet and exercise on keeping your bones strong and healthy.
April 2018 - A urologist is a physician that specializes in the treatment of the male reproductive system as well as disorders related to the urinary tract in both males and females. One of the common misconceptions about urologists is that they only treat men. Dr. Andrew Blackburne discusses things you can do to promote a healthy urinary system.
April 2018 - This delicious bone-friendly dish is packed with protein, calcium and Vitamin D.
April 2018 - Your lifestyle plays an important role in your heart health. There are many things you can do for a healthy heart — from being active and eating well to knowing your numbers. It’s also important to reduce your stress, be smoke-free and get at least seven hours of sleep every night. Learn more about how you can keep your heart healthy in this Ask the Expert program with Yvette Frazier.
March 2018 - When it comes to your health, prevention is critical to ongoing wellness. That’s why primary care providers are focused on providing high-quality health care that keeps you well. Learn steps you can take to maintain optimal health in this Ask the Expert program with Brittany Lyons.