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ECT therapy offers alternative treatment for several psychiatric illnesses
Mood Boost ECT therapy offers alternative treatment for several psychiatric illnesses A severe behavioral health condition can greatly reduce a person’s quality of life. Fortunately, for patients who have not responded to medication or are unable to tolerate its side effects, a treatment called electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may provide rapid relief. A highly qualified staff…
Read MoreSurviving Bitter Winter Temperatures
When temperatures drop dangerously, there are many simple safeguards you can take to prevent severe injury, like frostbite or hypothermia: Dress warmly. Layering your clothing will provide the best insulation and retain body heat. Wearing a non-permeable outer layer will minimize the effects of strong winds. Protect your extremities. Hands and feet are at greater…
Read MoreTips to Prepare for Extreme Winter Weather
Severe winter storms can be dangerous, even deadly. Currently, dangerously low temperatures and wind-chill factors are blanketing the United States. Knowing how to prepare for a storm, and what to do during and after one, can help keep you and your family safe. In advance Take the following steps before a winter storm moves into…
Read More“Having back pain? Try changing how you view your techtoys!,” WUSA 9, December 3, 2013
Dr. Ali Ganjei, Medical Director of the Inova Spine Institute spoke with WUSA 9 about back pain that tech toys may be aggravating in “Having back pain? Try changing how you view your techtoys!,” on December 3, 2013.
Read MoreIn the Right Direction: Being prepared for surgery paves the way for success
(October 4, 2013) Gearing up for surgery can be overwhelming, especially when you’re experiencing joint pain or reduced mobility. Your to-do list may overflow with tasks such as getting the green light from your primary care physician, assembling your personal and medical information, planning ahead for your recovery, and obtaining any necessary exams and tests.…
Read MoreA Natural Fit: Avid outdoorsman finds long-term solution for painful knee
(October 4, 2013) Richard Nearing wasn’t about to let the arthritis affecting his knee inhibit his active lifestyle. The 69-year-old McLean resident enjoys riding horses, hunting, fishing and ballroom dancing. So last fall, when the constant pain in his left knee threatened to slow him down, Nearing sought a solution that would get him back…
Read MoreActive Again: Spine surgery offers lasting relief for fitness enthusiast
(October 3, 2013) Patrick Swan Dynes is always on the go. When he’s not running marathons or taking his road bike on 100-mile rides, the 61-year-old government analyst lifts weights, practices yoga and swims. Being physically active is an important part of Dynes’ lifestyle. But it hasn’t always been easy. For years, Dynes experienced excruciating…
Read MoreFinding a NICHE: Inova Mount Vernon Hospital earns NICHE designation for elder care
(October 3, 2013) Inova Mount Vernon Hospital has received a Nurses Improving Care of Hospitalized Elders (NICHE) designation. NICHE is a program designed to provide resources to hospitals to better meet the needs of patients and the community. NICHE gives Inova Mount Vernon Hospital staff access to resources such as educational programs and training, as…
Read MoreDig Deep: Horticulture Group blossoms at Inova Rehabilitation Center
(October 3, 2013) Last spring, the Horticulture Group took root at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. The inpatient Therapeutic Recreation Department and outpatient program of Inova Rehabilitation Center are facilitating the program. It is designed for patients recovering from traumatic illness or injury. While gardening has long been a component of Therapeutic Recreation, the Horticulture Group…
Read MoreInova Launches Total Shoulder Replacement Program
Advanced techniques from the area’s most experienced orthopedic experts Alexandria VA (September 17, 2013) – The new Inova Shoulder Replacement Program offers coordinated care for patients whose arthritis, injuries or other issues require a total shoulder joint replacement. Inova’s team of orthopedic surgeons has performed the most shoulder replacement surgeries in Northern Virginia using advanced…
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