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How to detect an enlarged prostate
An enlarged prostate is a health issue that typically starts impacting men over the age of 50. Dr. Orrenzo Snyder, a urologist at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, said men normally see a slow change and will ignore it for years. “All men are going to have an...
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Heart bypass surgery is most common heart surgery
Heart bypass surgery is the most common type of heart surgery performed on adults. Doctors say it’s relatively safe and an effective procedure that reduces the risk of heart attack and death. Dr. Tim Trotter is a cardio thoracic surgeon at Comanche County...
Congestive Heart Failure
Heart failure happens when the heart cannot pump enough blood and oxygen to support the needs of your body. It’s a serious condition, but it’s not necessarily a death sentence. More than a half a million people are diagnosed with congestive heart failure each...
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease is the blockage of the arteries to the heart, that decreases the blood flow. It’s a disease that can be deadly, but Doctors say it’s preventable. Oklahoma is 2nd in the nation when it comes to people with coronary artery disease....
Doctor’s warn about Deep Vein Thrombosis
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Deep Vein Thrombosis is a serious condition that is often under-diagnosed. However, Doctor’s say it’s preventable. Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot...
Peripheral Arterial Disease
According to the American Heart Association, peripheral arterial disease is a potentially life-threatening condition that can be managed or even reversed with proper care. Doctor’s say it’s important to know the signs and symptoms. Peripheral arterial disease...
Local physician has concerns over opioid prescribing restrictions
To help fight the ongoing opioid epidemic, the Oklahoma Legislature passed Senate Bill 1446 to help regulate prescribing practices. However, one local physician says the bill comes with a lot of challenges. Senate Bill 1446 went into effect in November of 2018,...
Group uses dogs as form of therapy for patients
One local non-profit is using dogs as a form of therapy to provide comfort and companionship to patients who might need a bit of puppy love. Paws with Love Therapy Dogs is a volunteer organization that provides comfort and companionship with therapy dogs to...