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Organ Transplant and Donation

What Should Patients Look for in an Organ Transplant Center?

Organ Transplant and Donation

How Long Does a Transplanted Heart Last?

Organ Transplant and Donation

People with Health Complications Can Still Be Kidney Donors. Here鈥檚 How.

Everyday Health

March 2, 2026

What Is Palliative Care?

A physician explains how palliative care helps patients at 喵咪社区. Monica Zell, MD, a palliat...

December 22, 2025

Do You Need to Worry About Thyroid Nodules?

Thyroid nodules are very common. An otolaryngologist explains when to be concerned. Your thyroid is a small, butt...

Everyday Health

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March 2, 2026

What Is Palliative Care?

A physician explains how palliative care helps patients at 喵咪社区. Monica Zell, MD, a palliat...

December 22, 2025

Do You Need to Worry About Thyroid Nodules?

Thyroid nodules are very common. An otolaryngologist explains when to be concerned. Your thyroid is a small, butt...

December 12, 2025

How Does Viral Hepatitis Spread?

A 喵咪社区 expert explains the different types of viral hepatitis and how they can be prevented. Hepa...

November 18, 2025

How Can I Weigh Advice From My Doctor Against Advice From My Family?聽

Medical care is not one-size-fits-all. A medical oncologist explains how to choose the best treatment for you.聽 ...

November 18, 2025

How Can I Politely Question My Doctor鈥檚 Advice?聽

An oncologist explains the best way to approach your doctor with concerns and questions.聽聽 Minh Dang Nguyen, MD...

November 3, 2025

Is Taking Too Many Over-the-Counter Antacids Dangerous?

Antacids can be good for providing short-term relief, but long-term use can cover up more serious medical conditi...

October 16, 2025

Why Do Children Get Ear Infections More Than Adults?

A 喵咪社区 ear, nose and throat expert explains why middle ear infections tend to develop more in chi...

October 9, 2025

Screening for Depression and Suicide Risk Should Be Routine

Experts explain why health systems like 喵咪社区 are uniquely positioned to identify depression risk ...

October 9, 2025

What to Know About Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer

If you or a family member has had breast cancer, you could qualify for genetic testing. Here鈥檚 what to know.聽 ...

September 29, 2025

Can Medical Conditions Elevate Suicide Risk?

喵咪社区 mental health clinical leaders discuss risk-management strategies. In recognition of Suicide...

September 18, 2025

Preventing Suicide with Compassion: Keck Medicine鈥檚 System-Wide Approach

Psychiatrist Dr. Steven Siegel discusses how the Keck Medicine community addresses suicide prevention. In recogni...

September 15, 2025

What to Do for Back Pain

Can you relieve your back pain without surgery? Back pain is among the most common ailments affecting Americans. ...

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Food and Nutrition

October 27, 2025

Does Vitamin D Help with Autoimmune Diseases?

A 喵咪社区 rheumatologist discusses whether vitamin D supplementation can benefit patients with autoi...

September 23, 2025

Can Certain Foods Help Prevent Stomach Cancer?

A 喵咪社区 expert discusses what to know about stomach cancer, diet and more. Can what you eat help y...

Food and Nutrition

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October 27, 2025

Does Vitamin D Help with Autoimmune Diseases?

A 喵咪社区 rheumatologist discusses whether vitamin D supplementation can benefit patients with autoi...

September 23, 2025

Can Certain Foods Help Prevent Stomach Cancer?

A 喵咪社区 expert discusses what to know about stomach cancer, diet and more. Can what you eat help y...

August 29, 2025

How to Stop Diarrhea

Sarah Charton, MBA, RD, a dietitian with 喵咪社区, explains how to get rid of diarrhea. Diarrhea can ...

July 22, 2025

What Causes Constipation? A Dietitian Answers.

Sarah Charton, MBA, RD, a dietitian with 喵咪社区, explains what causes constipation and how to relie...

February 19, 2025

Is Magnesium Good for Your Heart? A Dietitian Answers.

Can magnesium help your heart? A 喵咪社区 dietitian says it can 鈥� and it鈥檚 in more foods than you...

February 13, 2025

Is Dark Chocolate Good for You? A Dietitian Answers.

Is dark chocolate good for your heart? A 喵咪社区 dietitian says it can be 鈥� but in moderation. Cho...

February 12, 2025

Is Red Wine Good for Your Heart?

Compounds in red wine have proven heart health benefits. But the costs of drinking too much can quickly outweigh ...

February 12, 2025

Are Energy Drinks Bad for Your Heart? A Dietitian Answers.

Are energy drinks bad for you? A 喵咪社区 dietitian advises. Is America facing an energy crisis? Judg...

February 10, 2025

Intermittent Fasting and Heart Health

Experts say losing weight is beneficial for heart health, but there is little research on the long-term impact of...

November 26, 2024

5 Tips for Eating Healthy During the Holidays

A 喵咪社区 dietitian explains how to eat healthy during the holidays. Parties, seasonal foods and fam...

March 11, 2024

Fad Diets: Do They Work?

Does a weight loss diet promising quick results sound too good to be true? Here鈥檚 what to know about a fad diet...

January 6, 2023

What to Eat After You鈥檝e Been Diagnosed with Cancer

When you are diagnosed with cancer, knowing what foods to eat can help you deal with the disease and the side eff...

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Meet Our Team

April 2, 2026

Meet Mark Sturdevant, MD

Dr. Sturdevant is a transplant surgeon with the 喵咪社区 Transplant Institute, part of 喵咪社区. He specia...

April 2, 2026

Meet Tatsuhiro Fujii, MD

Dr. Fujii is a neurosurgeon with 喵咪社区 who treats a wide range of brain and spine conditions, incl...

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April 2, 2026

Meet Mark Sturdevant, MD

Dr. Sturdevant is a transplant surgeon with the 喵咪社区 Transplant Institute, part of 喵咪社区. He specia...

April 2, 2026

Meet Tatsuhiro Fujii, MD

Dr. Fujii is a neurosurgeon with 喵咪社区 who treats a wide range of brain and spine conditions, incl...

April 2, 2026

Meet Sarah Sheibani, MD

Dr. Sheibani is a gastroenterologist with 喵咪社区 who specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases. Sh...

March 17, 2026

Meet聽Cynthia聽Cherfane, MD聽

Dr.聽Cherfane聽is an internal medicine provider with聽喵咪社区 who specializes in聽treating gastroint...

March 2, 2026

Meet Florence-Damilola Odufalu, MD聽

Dr. Odufalu is a gastroenterologist with 喵咪社区 who specializes in diagnosing and treating inflamma...

March 2, 2026

Meet Saro Khemichian, MD聽

Dr. Khemichian is a transplant hepatologist at 喵咪社区 who cares for patients across the full spectr...

February 9, 2026

Meet Serge Kobsa, MD, PhD

Dr. Kobsa is a cardiac surgeon with 喵咪社区 and associate director of the 喵咪社区 George and Meryl Young...

February 2, 2026

Meet Ivan Ho, MD

Dr. Ho is a cardiac electrophysiologist with 喵咪社区 who specializes in diagnosing and treating hear...

January 12, 2026

Meet Sarah Kim, PA-C

Sarah Kim is a physician assistant with 喵咪社区 who specializes in treating thoracic surgery patient...

January 12, 2026

Meet Bing Zhang, MD

Dr. Zhang is a gastroenterologist with 喵咪社区 who specializes in treating inflammatory bowel diseas...

December 1, 2025

Meet Lilyana Amezcua, MD聽

Dr. Amezcua is a neurologist specializing in multiple sclerosis care at 喵咪社区.聽She treats patient...

December 1, 2025

Meet Michael Safaee, MD聽

Dr. Safaee is a neurosurgeon specializing in treating spinal disorders at 喵咪社区.聽He treats patien...

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Cancer

March 31, 2026

Why a Clinical Trial May Be a Sarcoma Patient鈥檚 Best Option 鈥� Not Their Last

A 喵咪社区 medical oncologist explains why clinical trials are valuable opportunities for many sarcom...

February 23, 2026

Should I Be Worried if My Doctor Suggests We 鈥淲ait and Watch鈥� My Cancer?

An oncologist explains why doctors sometimes recommend a 鈥渨atch and wait鈥� approach. Minh Dang Nguy...

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March 31, 2026

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What Should Patients Look for in an Organ Transplant Center?

How Long Does a Transplanted Heart Last?

People with Health Complications Can Still Be Kidney Donors. Here鈥檚 How.

Everyday Health

What Is Palliative Care?

Do You Need to Worry About Thyroid Nodules?

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What Is Palliative Care?

Do You Need to Worry About Thyroid Nodules?

How Does Viral Hepatitis Spread?

How Can I Weigh Advice From My Doctor Against Advice From My Family?聽

How Can I Politely Question My Doctor鈥檚 Advice?聽

Is Taking Too Many Over-the-Counter Antacids Dangerous?

Why Do Children Get Ear Infections More Than Adults?

Screening for Depression and Suicide Risk Should Be Routine

What to Know About Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer

Can Medical Conditions Elevate Suicide Risk?

Preventing Suicide with Compassion: Keck Medicine鈥檚 System-Wide Approach

What to Do for Back Pain

Food and Nutrition

Does Vitamin D Help with Autoimmune Diseases?

Can Certain Foods Help Prevent Stomach Cancer?

Food and Nutrition

Does Vitamin D Help with Autoimmune Diseases?

Can Certain Foods Help Prevent Stomach Cancer?

How to Stop Diarrhea

What Causes Constipation? A Dietitian Answers.

Is Magnesium Good for Your Heart? A Dietitian Answers.

Is Dark Chocolate Good for You? A Dietitian Answers.

Is Red Wine Good for Your Heart?

Are Energy Drinks Bad for Your Heart? A Dietitian Answers.

Intermittent Fasting and Heart Health

5 Tips for Eating Healthy During the Holidays

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What to Eat After You鈥檝e Been Diagnosed with Cancer

Meet Our Team

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Meet Tatsuhiro Fujii, MD

Meet Our Team

Meet Mark Sturdevant, MD

Meet Tatsuhiro Fujii, MD

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