Midstate Medical Moment: Lung Cancer Screenings Save Lives
John Brady, DO, surgeon, UPMC Thoracic Surgery Lung cancer often gets lost in the shuffle of cancer awareness campaigns. Yet, it remains our nation’s deadliest and third most common form of cancer. Understanding whether you or a loved one qualifies for lung cancer screening is important as early detection can be lifesaving. Q: Who is eligible for screening? Lung cancer screening is for anybody who is at high risk of lung cancer due to smoking. If you’re a smoker between the ages of 50 and 80 who has
Midstate Medical Moment: How to Help Someone Having a Seizure
Natasha Qutab, MD, epileptologist, UPMC Neurological Institute An estimated 3.4 million people in the United States live with epilepsy, a chronic neurological disorder in which abnormal electrical activity in the brain leads to recurrent seizures. Recognizing what a seizure looks like — and what to do in the moment — is essential, because many seizures are subtle and do not resemble the dramatic portrayals often seen in movies or television. What can I do if I see someone having a seizure?The most
