http://www.wjhg.com/medicalminute/headlines RSS Feed for WJHG - Medical Minute - Headlines en-us Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:53:11 GMT 2013-02-20T21:53:11Z en-us http://www.wjhg.com/medicalminute/headlines/Local-Teenager-Defies-Odds-Dances-Weeks-After-Major-Back-Surgery-191942101.html A local teenager with severe scoliosis is fighting back with a vengeance. Two months post surgery, she's back to dancing and she hopes her remarkable recovery will inspire others. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:53:11 GMT http://www.wjhg.com/medicalminute/headlines/Local-Teenager-Defies-Odds-Dances-Weeks-After-Major-Back-Surgery-191942101.html 2013-02-20T21:53:11Z http://www.wjhg.com/medicalminute/headlines/Balloon-Sinuplasty-184513631.html When compared with the rest of the nation, per capita Northwest Florida has a tremendous amount of sinus disease. If those problems begin to affect your daily routine, most often the answer is surgery. In the past that meant at least a day in the hospital and a long recovery time, Now an alternative is being offered in Bay County that can be done right in the doctor’s office. Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:14:11 GMT http://www.wjhg.com/medicalminute/headlines/Balloon-Sinuplasty-184513631.html 2012-12-23T00:14:11Z http://www.wjhg.com/medicalminute/headlines/Its-Beginning-to-look-like-Flu-Season-in-Bay-County-182273951.html Despite a relatively mild season locally, flu season is off to a strong start across the rest of the country. The Centers for Disease Control has said they expect this year's flu strains to be serious and is hitting it's victims quicker. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:35:20 GMT http://www.wjhg.com/medicalminute/headlines/Its-Beginning-to-look-like-Flu-Season-in-Bay-County-182273951.html 2012-12-06T16:35:20Z http://www.wjhg.com/medicalminute/headlines/Ranbaxy-Recalls-Generic-Version-of-Lipitor-180694791.html Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. has recalled dozens of lots of its generic version of the cholesterol drug Lipitor Sat, 24 Nov 2012 18:02:01 GMT http://www.wjhg.com/medicalminute/headlines/Ranbaxy-Recalls-Generic-Version-of-Lipitor-180694791.html 2012-11-24T18:02:01Z http://www.wjhg.com/medicalminute/headlines/Life-with-Type-One-Diabetes-179393671.html Wednesday was Global Diabetes Awareness Day, calling attention to the 26 million Americans living with the disease. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:15:17 GMT http://www.wjhg.com/medicalminute/headlines/Life-with-Type-One-Diabetes-179393671.html 2012-11-15T15:15:17Z http://www.wjhg.com/medicalminute/headlines/World-Arthritis-Day-174681571.html October 12th is world arthritis day. When most people think of arthritis, they think of elderly people. But that’s far from the case. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 01:17:47 GMT http://www.wjhg.com/medicalminute/headlines/World-Arthritis-Day-174681571.html 2012-10-18T01:17:47Z http://www.wjhg.com/medicalminute/headlines/Local-Autistic-5-Year-Old-Finds-Help-Through-Occupational-Therapy-172751411.html Most people wouldn't think twice about basic tasks like getting dressed or tying your shoes. But for some, it's not that easy. And when it involves a child, it can be excruciating for both parent and child. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:57:08 GMT http://www.wjhg.com/medicalminute/headlines/Local-Autistic-5-Year-Old-Finds-Help-Through-Occupational-Therapy-172751411.html 2012-10-05T00:57:08Z http://www.wjhg.com/medicalminute/headlines/Local-Doctor-Calls-Hydrocephalus-an-Epidemic-170275026.html Panama City- NewsChannel 7 reported Monday about a local five year old little boy suffering from a condition called hydrocephalus or water on the brain. Unfortunately it appears he's not the only one in our area suffering from the neroulogical disease. In fact, one local doctor called it an epidemic. Tue, 09 Oct 2012 20:26:08 GMT http://www.wjhg.com/medicalminute/headlines/Local-Doctor-Calls-Hydrocephalus-an-Epidemic-170275026.html 2012-10-09T20:26:08Z http://www.wjhg.com/medicalminute/headlines/Largest_Practical_Nursing_Class_Graduates_from_Gulf_Coast_State_College_157927845.html Panama City - As the demand for nurses keeps rising, more students than ever will graduate from Gulf Coast State College with a practical nursing degree. 31 students will graduate Thursday at Gulf Coast's Gulf/Franklin Campus in Port St. Joe. Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:26:57 GMT http://www.wjhg.com/medicalminute/headlines/Largest_Practical_Nursing_Class_Graduates_from_Gulf_Coast_State_College_157927845.html 2012-07-20T21:26:57Z http://www.wjhg.com/medicalminute/headlines/Free_Online_Training_Module_Helps_Families_Dealing_with_Alzheimers_161424315.html Panama City - Alzheimers. By age 85, 30% to 50% of adults show signs of the disease. For family caregivers, dealing with Alzheimer's effects on their loved one can be heartbreaking and stressful. That's why a local in-home senior care provider is spreading the word about a new, and free resource for families. The online training module is called "CARE: Changing Aging Through Research and Education." It helps families better understand the disease and how to cope with it, as well as offer tips on how to care for the 60% to 70% of Alzheimer's patients still living at home. Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:31:25 GMT http://www.wjhg.com/medicalminute/headlines/Free_Online_Training_Module_Helps_Families_Dealing_with_Alzheimers_161424315.html 2012-07-05T18:31:25Z