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Oct. 8, 2020

Raytown Man Walks Again with Help of Rehabilitation Team After Debilitating Lake Accident

After breaking several vertebrae and suffering an incomplete spinal cord injury, Jerry was unable to use his arms or legs. That is, until he came to Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute.
Oct. 8, 2020

Healio: Two studies provide further positive outcomes for empagliflozin in HF

Dr. Mikhail Kosiborod explains the results of the EMBRACE-HF study looking at the impact of empagliflozin in patients with HF and higher diastolic pulmonary artery pressure.
Oct. 8, 2020

AHA Center for Health Innovation: Innovation collaborative delivers valuable insights on evaluating technology

COVID-19 has profoundly disrupted health care, forcing provider organizations to rapidly innovate to address a wide range of clinical, access and safety challenges.
Oct. 8, 2020

KMBC: Health officials explain COVID risk to Chiefs after Patriots defender tests positive

After Patriots defensive back Stephone Gilmore tested positive for COVID-19, Chiefs fans are wondering what this means for star quarterback Patrick Mahomes following an embrace with a player after the game.
Oct. 7, 2020

KSHB: Health experts react to hug between Patrick Mahomes, Stephon Gilmore

Dr. Larsen sees more than just a respiratory risk of COVID-19 transmission in the encounter between Mahomes and Gilmore at Monday's football game. He explains in this KSHB interview.
Oct. 7, 2020

KSHB: Health officials urge people to get the flu shot, especially this year

While the threat of COVID-19 remains, health care experts are urging people to remember to get their flu shot. KSHB talked to Dr. Marc Larsen about the potential for co-infections.
Oct. 6, 2020

Saint Luke’s Health System Earns 2020 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Recognition

Saint Luke’s Health System is pleased to receive the 2020 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition in two areas by The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).
Oct. 6, 2020

KMBC: Ruth Bader Ginsburg case highlights importance of early diagnosis for pancreatic cancer

Justice Ginsburg's 11-year survival is an example of the importance of early diagnosis. KMBC talked to one local man who says he's living proof of that.
Oct. 6, 2020

FOX4: Chiefs-Patriots game ruled safe to play after COVID-19 cases postpone game

FOX4 talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about what a negative COVID-19 test means and if there is still any risk for the players.