Author Archives: Cindy Young

Take the first step to breathing better—learn more about COPD

November is National COPD Awareness Month

Do you have shortness of breath, chronic cough or trouble performing simple tasks like climbing stairs, grocery shopping or doing laundry? Continue reading

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Wright State Physicians encouraging adults to lower risk for diabetes complications by managing health

November is American Diabetes Month

Almost 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. Another 79 million Americans have prediabetes and are at risk for developing type 2… Continue reading

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Sniffles or sneezes? Don’t use antibiotics

Wright State Physicians advises patients to get smart about antibiotics

The week of Nov. 12–18 is Get Smart About Antibiotics Week, an annual national campaign coordinated by the CDC. Continue reading

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Boonshoft School of Medicine faculty recognized by the American College of Physicians

ACP presented awards to two faculty members at the Ohio Chapter Scientific Meeting on Oct. 25, in Columbus. Continue reading

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First annual WSU and PHP Neuroscience Institute Symposium slated for Nov. 14

Wright State University and Premier Health Partners symposium to focus on translational neuroscience
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Presentations will explore epilepsy, acute stroke management and neurological involvement in critical illness. Continue reading

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Wright State Orthopaedics will offer educational sessions to public

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Richard Laughlin, M.D., will speak about common problems in the adult foot at the Nov. 20 session. Continue reading

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Ann E. Burke, M.D., named to American Board of Pediatrics

Burke is on the faculty at WSU Boonshoft School of Medicine and residency director at Children’s Medical Center
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Burke, an associate professor of pediatrics at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and the director of the school’s pediatric residency training program… Continue reading

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Center for Global Health to present panel on health disparities Nov. 6

In the Dayton region and throughout the nation, life expectancy, incidence of disease and access to health care vary widely depending on income level, race and other socioeconomic factors Continue reading

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Boonshoft School of Medicine M.D./Ph.D. student recognized internationally for research

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At an International Motoneuron Meeting in Australia, Adam Deardorff was recognized by leading scientists and clinicians from North America, Europe and Australasia with an award for the best oral presentation by a student. Continue reading

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Orthopaedic symposium to focus on musculoskeletal care

This course will offer all members of the medical and recovery teams information on caring for a wide range of musculoskeletal patients. Continue reading

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