What Carpal Tunnel Treatment Is Right for Me?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition characterized by compression of a nerve in the hand and wrist.
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Pancreatitis in Children: New Hope through Research
Ochsner Hospital for Children has been recognized as a National Pancreas Foundation Center of Excellence. This designation is reserved for healthcare facilities that focus on “multidisciplinary treatment of pancreas disease which treat the whole patient to ensure the best possible quality of life and improve outcomes.’’ We are the only such pediatric center in the Gulf South. -
Best Exercises for Peripheral Artery Disease
Are you a PAD patient who experiences pain in your lower legs after walking? These exercises can help. -
Can a Cold Cause a Fever?
A fever can be a symptom of many different sicknesses, including the common cold. However, while people with a cold can develop a fever, it tends to be one of the less common symptoms. -
What is Flu?
Flu is a respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness that infects the nose, throat and occasionally, the lungs. In extreme cases, flu can lead to death. -
Body Aches and Chills
If you are experiencing chills along with body aches, there could be several reasons why. In most cases, there isn’t cause for alarm.
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10 Flu Myths Revealed
If you are wondering about whether you should get the flu shot, we'll help you make your final decision. Here are 10 flu myths revealed. -
Is It the Flu or COVID-19?
Learn how symptoms differ between the COVID-19 and the flu. -
Sleep Apnea in Children: 5 Things to Know
Here are five things to know about sleep apnea in children including signs, symptoms and treatment options. -
Brain Tumors: New Advances in Treatment
But the good news is that there are many amazing new treatments for brain tumors that are giving many patients much longer, more fulfilling lives than what they could have expected in decades past. -
Are Ovarian Cysts Dangerous?
Most women with benign ovarian cysts never experience any symptoms and rarely have medical complications. -
I Can’t Smell Anything. Do I Have COVID-19?
Anosmia is the loss or altered sense of smell, and could be a symptom of COVID-19. -
What Are Monoclonal Antibodies and Can They Treat COVID-19?
Monoclonal antibodies are designed to provide you with passive immunity to COVID-19 for a short period of time. They are not a substitute for vaccination. -
What is High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure (hypertension) is when your blood pressure, the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels, is consistently too high. -
From Wheelchair to Walking: A Life-Changing Patient Story
This video is the story of patient Roy Green's journey back from the brink. Mr. Green was treated by Ochsner neurosurgeon James Kalyvas, MD, who said this was the most high-risk case he had ever treated. With the help of 3D modeling available at Ochsner, Dr. Kalyvas successfully treated Mr. Green's condition and he is back to doing many of the things he loved with his family. -
Upper Back Pain: How to Feel Better
The lower back is more prone to injury than the upper back. But the upper back can be a source of pain, especially for people with poor posture. -
PAD Symptoms and Treatment Options
Treatment options for peripheral artery disease (PAD) may include medical therapy, minimally invasive, or a surgical procedure. -
What Are Tonsil Stones?
Tonsils have crevices and tunnels called tonsil crypts, and sometimes debris, such as saliva, mucus and even food, can get caught in these crypts and calcify, forming tonsil stones. -
What is Venous Insufficiency?
When the veins and valves in our lower body are not working properly, it is called venous insufficiency. -
Why Are My Legs in Pain?
Leg discomfort is a common and often overlooked warning sign of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) – a condition in which there is damage or blockage in the blood vessels distant from your heart. -
Ear Infection From Piercings
Depending on the ear piercing site, it can take anywhere from four months to over a year to heal. During that healing time, bacteria or irritants can get in the opening and cause an infection. -
What Is Heat Stroke
Exertional heat illness, commonly known as "heat stroke," is a major cause of death and illness in young athletes and laborers who work outside in the heat and humidity. -
Do Parkinson's Symptoms Come and Go?
Parkinson's patients can experience a sudden increase in symptoms between doses of the potent medication that helps control the central nervous system disease. -
Symptoms of Heart Attack
Call 911 immediately if you or someone else is experiencing heart attack symptoms. -
How to Help Someone With Epilepsy
It's important to know the facts about epilepsy and seizures whether you suffer from them or know someone who does. -
I Had COVID-19. Do I Still Need A Vaccine?
You may be wondering: Do I need to get the vaccine if I have already had COVID-19? -
Should I Be Wearing Orthopedic Shoes?
Orthopedic shoes can provide comfort and support for people with various foot conditions. And, they're a lot more stylish than they once were. -
How Do You Take Care of a Cast?
If you end up in a cast, here are some tips for taking care of your it while your bones heal. -
Cancerous Moles on Skin
Melanoma is made up of cells called melanocytes (the same cells that make-up benign moles). When these cells become abnormal and cancerous, they are referred to as melanoma. -
Spinal Compression Fractures: How to Treat Them
While anyone can sustain a spinal fracture because of trauma, such as a car accident, some people who have weakened or brittle bones can get a spinal fracture without any extreme forces being applied to their spine. -
Ear Infections
An ear infection occurs when there is a bacterial or viral infection or chronic inflammatory process, causing inflammation and fluid buildup in the middle of the ear. -
When a Loved One is Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis
While caring for your loved one with multiple sclerosis, don't forget to take care of yourself. -
What Is Parkinson's Disease?
Parkinson’s disease patients experience a slow, progressive loss of cells that make dopamine in the brain. -
What Are Symptoms of Sepsis?
There are many ways to become septic, including exposure to dangerous bacteria or waiting too long to seek medical care for other infections, such as pneumonia. -
Are Louisiana and Mississippi Delta Variant Hot Spots?
As variants of COVID-19, such as the Delta variant, continue to emerge in our communities, it has never been more important for people to get vaccinated. -
The Aging Spine and Available Treatments
Some degenerating spinal conditions may encroach on the spinal canal and can affect either the spinal cord or the nerve roots causing neurological symptoms like muscle weakness, numbness or pain. -
Adult Scoliosis: What You Need to Know
Adult degenerative scoliosis (also called adult “de novo” scoliosis) is a type of scoliosis that develops as a result of disc degeneration. This can happen as we age and when back muscles become weak. This strain can cause a significant amount of back pain and can affect your ability to perform activities of daily living. -
Adult Scoliosis: What You Need to Know
Adult degenerative scoliosis (also called adult “de novo” scoliosis) is a type of scoliosis that develops as a result of disc degeneration. -
Dogs That Are Hypoallergenic
In the United States, as many as three in 10 people with allergies have allergic reactions to cats and dogs. -
Biliary Atresia: What Is It?
Biliary atresia refers to injury and blockage of the bile ducts, the network of tubes that drain bile from the liver into the intestine. Infants with this condition develop jaundice and cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) in the first few months of life. -
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Seizures and Epilepsy: Common Myths
There are still many misconceptions regarding epilepsy and seizures, including what causes a seizure and what treatment options are available. -
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus): The Basics
Here's what you and your family need to know about the common respiratory virus RSV. -
What is Gender Identity?
There is more to gender identity than male and female. In this blog, we will discuss terms associated with gender identity. -
What is the Deadliest Cancer for Women?
The most significant cause of lung cancer is smoking, the American Lung Association reports. Eighty percent of lung cancer deaths in women are due to smoking. Women who smoke are 13 times more likely to develop lung cancer than women who never smoked. -
Is a Vasectomy Reversible?
When a man considers a vasectomy he may think that it cannot be undone. However a vasectomy can be undone with great care. -
What Are Stomach Flu Symptoms?
Stomach flu symptoms have a 24- to 48-hour incubation period and typically last one to three days. Here are some of the common stomach flu symptoms. -
Do NSAIDs Cause Kidney Injury?
NSAIDs are typically safe if they are used infrequently, but for people with decreased kidney function or chronic kidney disease, they should be avoided. -
How Does Heart Failure Affect the Kidneys?
An issue with your heart can have a direct impact on your kidneys and vice-versa. If your kidneys aren’t working correctly, it may damage your heart over time. -
What are Simple Kidney Cysts?
A simple kidney cyst is like a bubble on the kidney that is filled with fluid. -
6 Steps to Building the Best Body Care Routine
When it comes to putting together a skincare routine, people tend to think about their face. But what about the rest of the body? -
Teen and Young Adult Cancer Patients Have Different Needs
Learn about the special needs of teens and young adults being treated for cancer and the innovative programs being developed to help address their concerns. -
Prostate Cancer: A New Treatment Option
Focal One Robotic HIFU gives urologists the ability to use focal therapy to remove only the diseased portion of the prostate. This is similar to performing a lumpectomy to remove only the diseased tissue of the breast in a patient with breast cancer. -
How to Handle the 4 Most Common Types of Headache
Find out how to tell which kind of headache you have and the best way to shut it down. -
What to Know About the Moderna Vaccine Trial in Teens
On the heels of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine trial and approval, Moderna is performing its own trial on youths ages 12 to 17. -
Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Causing Heart Inflammation in Children?
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is looking into reported cases of a heart condition called myocarditis in patients who have received the COVID-19 vaccine. -
When Will Kids Under 12 Be Able to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials are underway in children as young as 6 months old, and we can expect to hear more on when kids under the age of 12 will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in the coming months. -
Skin Tags: How Are They Removed?
There are several ways to remove skin tags from over-the-counter solutions to a quick doctor's visit. -
Why is Mental Health Awareness Important?
Maida Jones, vice president of philanthropy, sits down with Dr. Nigel Girgrah, chief wellness officer, share advice for those with mental health issues. -
Colon Cancer Preventive Screenings Better Than Treatment
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and it’s an important time to raise awareness about this preventable disease. -
Are Younger People Getting Colorectal Cancers?
Over the past couple of years, there has been a rise in colorectal cancer in people younger than 40. -
Why Are Colon Cancer Screenings Important?
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States, and preventative screenings allow physicians to detect and treat it early on. -
Why Are Black People at Greater Risk of Colon Cancer?
The recent tragic news of the passing of actor Chadwick Boseman has left many people asking questions about colon cancer. “How could he have had colon cancer at such a young age?” “Wasn’t he in great physical shape?” -
Initial Colon Cancer Screening Age Lowered to 45
This update is a welcome one to oncologists like me who have witnessed a continued rise in the rates of colorectal cancers being diagnosed in young patients. Over 10% of all colon cancers are diagnosed in patients under the age of 50. -
Dog Bites: 7 Things Parents Should Know
Approximately 4.5 million dog bites occur each year in the United States but only about 20% of dog bite victims seek medical care. -
How Do You Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS, is more common than people think. Some people with IBS might experience mild to inconvenient symptoms. -
Breast Cancer Screenings During COVID-19
Early detection is key when dealing with breast cancer, but what does that look like during the COVID-19 pandemic? -
Spider Bites: What You Should Do
Learn what to do if you have been bitten by a spider. -
How Is ALS Diagnosed?
Knowing the potential warning signs of ALS is your best chance for an early diagnosis. -
Sun Protection: 7 Tips You May Not Know
The average person tends to wear sunscreen only when planning to spend a lot of time outdoors, but even then, many people wear it incorrectly. -
Why Are Button Batteries So Dangerous?
There are 3,000 cases of children swallowing button batteries in the United States each year, and cases are going up. From 2006-2017, there was nearly a six-fold increase in major injuries and nearly a 13-fold increase in deaths, compared with 1994-2005. -
Having a Stroke? Think BE-FAST
It is extremely important that someone who is showing signs of stroke remembers the acronym BE-FAST to lower the risk of death or disability. -
Symptoms of a Stroke
Do you know the symptoms of a stroke? To learn more about your stroke risk, take your assessment today at www.ochsner.org/strokehra. -
What is a Stroke Thrombectomy?
Getting the best care quickly is essential to not only surviving a stroke, but also living with limited disability. While there are a number of treatment options for a stroke, a thrombectomy could help. -
The Signs of Stroke
Strokes don’t just happen to older adults, the effects could be reversed if treated quickly enough, and they can actually be prevented. We bust the most common stroke myths. -
A Day in the Life of a Living Donor: Liver Transplant Surgery
Cecilia was placed on the liver transplant waiting list, but it was challenging to find the right match. Her family decided it was time to explore other options. -
What is Colon Cancer?
Colon cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine (colon). -
Pain Behind the Kneecap
Do you feel sudden or consistent bursts of pain behind your kneecap? One of the most common knee conditions, known as patellofemoral syndrome, causes pain behind the kneecap and in the front of the knee. -
What Are the Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Child and adolescent psychologists Lee Ann Annotti, PhD, and Nicole Lasserre, PhD, BCBA, discuss the evaluation and therapies for autism spectrum disorder. -
Why Are My Hands Always Cold?
Are your hands always cold? There are a variety of reasons your hands may feel frigid, and the cause can range from your environment to a medical condition. -
Curious About Becoming an Organ Donor?
Organ donation is something everyone should consider. Everyday, 17 Americans die while waiting for an organ transplant. -
Peanut Allergies: Symptoms and Treatment
For those with peanut allergies, even the tiniest amount could trigger an allergic reaction. PALFORZIA is a treatment for children age 4-17. -
Chalazion: How to Treat this Eyelid Bump
A chalazion happens when an oil gland on the eyelid becomes blocked, and a small red bump can appear on the upper or lower eyelid. The good news is chalazia are treatable with home care and medical options if needed. -
Constipation in Children: When to Worry
Functional constipation is a common childhood problem. At least 25% of visits to pediatric gastroenterologists are due to constipation. Common events that lead to a change in bowel frequency include potty training, starting school or a change in schedule. -
What is ABA Therapy?
ABA focuses on how behaviors change or are affected by environmental factors, as well as how learning occurs. -
How Do I Know If I’m Having a Stroke?
Stroke is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Learn the signs to spot a stroke. -
How to Treat Head Lice
Preschool and elementary school-aged children in the United States are most at risk. Lice are common. The Centers for Disease Control estimates 6 million to 12 million children ages 3 to 11 get head lice each year in the United States. -
Types of Autism Therapy
When a child is first diagnosed with autism, caregivers must decide what therapies they should have their child participate in. Here are factors to consider. -
Chronic Abdominal Pain in Children
Functional pain is the most common disorder seen by pediatric gastroenterologists. In fact, 10%-15% of school-age children will see a doctor about functional pain. This condition can run in families, and it’s more common in girls. -
What Are Organ Donation Requirements?
All people should consider themselves potential organ and tissue donors—regardless of age, health, race or ethnicity. -
Baby's Family Celebrates NICU Discharge on His 1st Birthday
Oreal Joseph and her fiancé Dwayne White Jr. experienced the unexpected when their son Dwayne White III was born three months early at Ochsner Baptist, when Oreal was only 24 weeks into her pregnancy. -
Bites from Fire Ants: What You Should Do
Bites and stings from fire ants are a definite buzz kill. -
How Do Living Kidney Donations Work?
Choosing to donate a kidney is one of the most meaningful and generous things anyone can do but there are many things to consider. -
Why is My Hair Falling Out?
Hair loss, also known as alopecia, can occur at any age and when it happens, it can be devastating. While some hair loss is temporary, some can be permanent. -
Pink Eye: Bacterial, Viral, Allergic, and Other Types
The phrase ‘pink eye’ is commonly used to refer to conjunctivitis, because pinkness or redness of the conjunctiva is one of the most noticeable symptoms. -
New Prostate Cancer Treatment a Success for New Orleans Music Producer
In the five months since Norris was diagnosed, Ochsner Medical Center acquired Focal One High Intensity Focused Ultrasound -- or Focal One HIFU – expressly for treatment of localized prostate cancer and one that dramatically reduced the risk of debilitating side effects.
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