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Leg Pain and Swelling

posted on October 5, 2018

Valley Vascular Surgery Associates patient, Dale, was able to get multiple issues treated by Dr. Leigh Ann O’Banion thanks to the spectrum of treatments she provides as a vascular surgeon.

New Watchman Procedure

posted on September 29, 2018

Dr. Palaniswamy of University Cardiovascular Center offers patients with A-Fib the new Watchman Device to prevent blood clots.

Surviving a Deadly Dirt Bike Crash

posted on September 24, 2018

Dr. Motasem Refaat of University Orthopaedic Associates was the orthopaedic surgeon that repaired Jame’s pelvis and femur and saved his life after a deadly dirt bike crash.

Cave Safety & Rescue in the Central Valley

posted on September 22, 2018

Dr. Roger Mortimer of the UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program Family and Community Medicine Department explains the risks and safety precautions that should be taken when exploring caves.

How Community Regional Medical Center Handles Decontamination

posted on September 19, 2018

Dr. Rais Vohra explains how Community Regional Medical Center handles decontamination.

Dr. Jim Comes and Dr. Stephanie Benjamin of the UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program Emergency Medicine Department list the benefits of the Parkmedic Program which trains park rangers in advanced medic skills.

2018 Excellence in Teaching Award Recipients

posted on September 7, 2018

Congratulations Dr. Juan Ruvalcaba and Dr. Brian Morgan for being recognized with the UCSF 2018 Excellence in Teaching Award by the Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators!

A man’s heart heals itself after heart attack…

posted on September 6, 2018

Dr. Richard Kiel of University Cardiovascular Center explains the rare case of his patient’s heart healing itself after a heart attack.

Valley woman diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma in her lungs

posted on September 5, 2018

Dr. Mohamed Fayed of University Sleep and Pulmonary Associates was part of the team that quickly diagnosed Kristina with stage 4 melanoma which saved her life just in time.

The Truth Behind “Dry Drowning”

posted on September 3, 2018

Dr. Christine Nelson of the UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program Pediatrics Department describes what dry drowning is and how often it happens in children.

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