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Articles by Larissa Biggers
Flashing Lights in the Eye: When to See a Doctor
According to Stefanie G. Schuman, MD, a retina specialist at Duke Eye Center, eye flashes and eye floaters are often caused by changes in the vitreous gel, the substance that gives the eye its shape. Those changes may result from aging, extreme near sightedness, or a previous eye surgery. As the gel changes consistency, it separates from the retina in a normal process called posterior vitreous detachment. If, however, the gel still adheres to the retina during this separation, problems can occur.
Duke Blood Cancer Center Named Mast Cell Diseases Center of Excellence
The Duke Blood Cancer Center is one of a handful of centers in the Southeast with the experience and capability to treat mast cell diseases. These disorders occur when mast cells -- a type of immune cell -- either grow and accumulate in multiple organs or release excessive amounts of proteins called mast cell mediators, leading to a range of symptoms.
9 Signs of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissism vs. Narcissistic Personality Disorder Having narcissistic tendencies -- like bragging or making yourself the center of attention -- are normal when they occur occasionally. Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is different. Symptoms are more severe, occur across different situations and environments, and make relationships with others challenging, if not impossible.
RSV: What Parents of Young Children Need to Know
Content According to Dr. Greenwald, RSV is a common respiratory virus that many people over the age of two have already had. The symptoms -- stuffy or runny nose, cough, fever, sore throat, and sneezing -- resemble a cold and typically go away in about week. While the virus can affect both children and adults, children younger than one, particularly premature babies, are at higher risk for developing more severe symptoms like labored breathing.
Hepatitis B-Positive Liver Transplant Saves Charleston Man with End-Stage Liver Disease
Content Because of White’s deteriorating condition, his primary care doctor near his home in Charleston, SC recommended a liver transplant. Unfortunately, White’s low MELD score placed him at the bottom of the national waitlist for a donor organ and made him a low priority at his local transplant center. “He was sick as a dog, but his score didn't reflect that,” said his wife Cynthia, who quit her job to become her husband’s full-time caregiver.
Lead-Based Shields No Longer Recommended for Routine X-Rays
Content Advances in imaging equipment now make it safe for you to have these tests without a shield. Duke Health clinics use the latest imaging equipment, which emits about 95% less radiation than older machines, explained Dr. Reiman. Duke facilities are accredited by the ACR, meaning we provide the highest level of safety and image quality. Our scanners also undergo rigorous internal quality control, which exceeds the high ACR standards.
Brothers with Ocular Albinism Learn to Drive Thanks to Duke Vision Rehabilitation
Content When Dr. Whitaker learned that the brothers had always wanted to drive, she told them it was possible. Kevin was eager to get started, but Lance was more conservative. “We consider each person individually and help them be as independent as they want to be without compromising safety,” Whitaker explained. The path to driving took time and dedication.
Hammer Toe Treatment Gets People on their Feet Faster
Updated June 06, 2021 High-heeled shoes may make some people feel stylish, but those same shoes can cause a foot deformity called hammer toe. Doctors at Duke correct hammer toe with an implant that has several benefits over traditional treatment options. High heels and pointed-toe shoes force the toes down into the shoe or into a point. When toes don’t have enough room to lie flat, a hammer toe can develop, usually with a bunion.
Liver Transplant Saves Baby with a Rare Disorder
By Larissa Biggers, Duke Health Photo above: Gillian Noel, MD, shows her stethoscope to liver transplant patient, Noah Mann, as his mother, Talisha Becton (right), looks on. Children younger than age one rarely have liver transplant surgery, which can be especially complex and risky in infants. But the parents of four-month-old Noah Mann knew that this was his only option.
Weigh the Benefits of the COVID-19 Vaccine Against the Risk for Infection
The COVID-19 vaccine will protect you and others from the virus and help us end this pandemic. While people with medical conditions may be concerned about the vaccine, Duke Health experts said that having a medical condition can increase your risk of getting very sick if you are infected. “One of the great things about these vaccines is that they can be used in a wide variety of individuals," said Kenneth Schmader, MD, a geriatric disease specialist at Duke.
How to Safely Enjoy the Holidays During COVID-19
Updated December 08, 2020 Duke Health’s monthly series on health and wellness addressed how to safely enjoy the holidays, even if it means being a little creative and setting some boundaries. Here’s how you can take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. It' remains important for everyone to continue the safe practices recommended to prevent the spread of COVID-19, stressed Duke University Hospital President Thomas Owens, MD.
Why Children Should Wear Face Masks
By Larissa Biggers June 18, 2020 Face masks are not just for adults. To help limit the spread of COVID-19, most children can wear a mask in public, as long as they are taught to do so in an age-appropriate way, said Ibukun Akinboyo, MD, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Duke Health.
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