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Raising children with autism & going to early evaluation
According to Autism Speaks, in the U.S., every 1 child per 30 children lives with autism. About 4 in every 100 boys and 1 per 100 girls are diagnosed every year. But what is autism? Well, there’s not a definite answer. In fact, every case is different. Autism is a...
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Posture
Posture from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. There is a quick fix to look slimmer, taller and more confident all while improving your health. "stand up straight!" "sit up." it sounds like nagging, but it's actually healthful advice.
Colon cancer
Colon cancer from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. March is colon cancer awareness month and the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma are offering free screening kits. Colon cancer is a very common cancer in the United States with around 95,000 new cases diagnosed every year...
Crohn’s disease
Crohn's disease from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Imagine having a stomach ache that never seems to go away, or intestinal distress a dozen times or more a day. That's the harsh reality for anyone living with Crohn's disease, an inflammatory condition that can...
Congenital heart disease
Congenital heart defects from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. According to the American Heart Association about 40,000 children are born in the United States every year with a congenital heart defect. These defects are a result of the blood vessels around the heart or the...
Cardiac catheterization
Cardiac catheterization from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. A blocked artery in the heart can lead to chest pain and eventually cause a heart attack. Cardiac catheterization is a procedure that allows cardiologists to see exactly how much damage is in the artery. Cardiac...
Coronary artery disease
Coronary artery disease from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Coronary artery disease is the most common form of cardiovascular disease and is the number one killer in the US. The job of the coronary arteries is to provide the heart with blood and oxygen. But, when fatty...
Valvular heart disease
Valvular heart disease from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Valvular heart disease is affecting more and more American’s mostly due to the increasing age of our population. The most common valvular condition is called aortic valve stenosis. What may seem like symptoms of...