HealthScene Ohio Summer 2017
Continuing life-saving work with new MetroHealth office
When Dr. Joan Papp began to see more overdoses, as well as more patients using opioids coming into the MetroHealth Emergency Department in Cleveland, the Brunswick native found a cause that hit close to home. more
Dr. Matt Roth combines two interests into his profession
Dr. Matt Roth, who combined his love for sports and helping people into what he practices today: sports medicine. more
Working to overcome treatment-resistant prostate cancer
Treatment-resistant prostate cancer has posed intimidating obstacles, but Dr. Nima Sharifi of the Cleveland Clinic has been engaged in a study to help overcome those obstacles. Sharifi shared with HealthScene Ohio some of his current research. more
Building a community around orthopedic surgery
Dr. Randall Wroble, an orthopedic surgeon for Orthopedic ONE in central Ohio, shares his career story with HealthScene Ohio. more
Nursing care facilities endeavor to prevent infections
As the population continues to age, skilled nursing care facilities are training health care providers in the prevention and treatment of often life-threatening infections. more
Gastroenterologist addresses IBS, SIBO and gut health
Dr. William Salt of IBS & Gut Microbiome Solutions in Columbus offers his expertise on stomach problems big and small. more
Physician burnout and its impact on patient safety
From fixing a broken bone to fighting disease to helping battle addiction, physicians are often our first line of defense. But who’s there to help them? more
Robotic surgery revolutionizes minimally-invasive surgery
Technology is revolutionizing the day-to-day operations of every profession, and surgery is no exception. Robots in the operating room are an ever-increasing reality. more
Cincinnati surgeon is inspired by diabetic daughter
Dr. Russell Vester, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon at Mercy Health, has been an active board member with Southwest Ohio chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation since his daughter, Hannah, was diagnose with Type 1 diabetes. more
Rare surgery helps girl with cerebral palsy walk
Bhoomi Manjunatha was born with cerebral palsy and in November 2016, she underwent a rare, life-changing surgery in an attempt to decrease her pain, increase her range of movement and ultimately help her walk. more
Radiologists do much more than take X-rays
When people think of medical imaging, many will think of X-rays. But there’s much more to the field than that. more
Bookmarks | Summer 2017
Health related books to check out from the Summer 2017 edition of HealthScene Ohio more
In The News | Summer 2017
Health articles and phone apps to check out from the Summer 2017 edition of HealthScene Ohio more