Sieraski Madelyn C MD

World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

Bombarded with scientific literature, continually attending education seminars, we opinion makers insisted heart disease resulted from the simple fact of elevated blood cholesterol.

When the evidence doesn't support your doctors recommendations for necessary care.

When the evidence doesn’t support your doctors recommendations for necessary care. Imagine you have chest pain and you go to the hospital, but the chest pain comes and goes and is on the left side; most of us likely may believe we are having a heart attack. The truth is that statistically, only about 5% of those who visit the hospital are having a cardiac event, and the rest are likely symptoms of other conditions, with the most common being muscle spasm. Many…

6 Things you Didn’t Know about Massage Therapists

As a clinic that offers massage therapy, we know a thing or two about massage therapists and the work that goes behind the scenes. Certified Massage Therapists go through a lot of training- A certi…

The Top 8 Respiratory Illnesses and Diseases

Respiratory illnesses are a common problem in the United States. Learn about the most common types and the leading cause of respiratory diseases.

Sleep and Aging: Why Can't We Stay Asleep As We Get Older?

In a National Sleep Foundation survey of adults aged 55 and older, one-third of people aged 55-64 and one quarter of people aged 65-84 reported that their sleep

14 Ways Cardiologists Keep Their Own Hearts Healthy

You've heard for years about the healthy habits that keep your ticker ticking: Watch your weight, eat a balanced diet, make sure to exercise, and stay away from cigarettes. But it's not always easy to play by these rules in real life, when stress and crazy schedules get in the way. That's why we went to some of the most overworked, overstressed people we know—cardiologists—to find out what they do personally to keep their hearts healthy and sneak good-for-you habits into their lives.

4 things every parent should know about MD Anderson

The MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Center may be the best-kept secret in Houston, but Jennifer Robinson is out to change that. Her daughter Elise was treated there for osteosarcoma in 2014, and that’s when she learned what sets MD Anderson apart.

Readers Write: How to Sell to MD Anderson

It's That Time Of Year: MD&M Time!

February is MD&M time! This year we are very much looking forward to visiting with many of our medical device clients and consultants at the show.

Why I chose MD Anderson for my uterine cancer treatment

Tralisa Woods was initially reluctant to travel for uterine cancer treatment. But the personal connection she felt with her doctor during their very first visit — as well as the caring attitude she encountered in every other employee — convinced her to stay at MD Anderson.

Anal cancer survivor: Why I keep returning to MD Anderson

Elizabeth Deligiannis came to MD Anderson after a stage III anal cancer diagnosis. The Colorado resident has been cancer-free since December of that year, thanks to chemotherapy, radiation therapy and a warrior’s attitude.

Barton Associates: DO vs. MD: What’s the Difference?

What is the difference between an MD and a DO? Read our blog post to learn more about the differences between these two provider types.

5 Products the YJ Editors Love

Here’s what’s trending this month among Yoga Journal editors (and their little ones at home).

7 Reasons Your Skin Has Red Spots and Bumps