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Long-term TARGIT-A Data Support Single-Dose Intraoperative Breast Cancer Radiotherapy

The 5-year results of the TARGIT-A trial have demonstrated the non-inferiority of risk-adapted, single-dose targeted intraoperative radiotherapy (TARGIT-IORT) delivered during lumpectomy to conventional radiotherapy for the adjuvant treatment of early-stage breast cancer. Noting that “TARGIT-IORT has similar long term local control and cancer survival outcomes to whole breast radiotherapy,” the researchers say that “[s]ingle dose … Read More

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US Mortality Rates for CVD Have Stalled as Racial Disparities Widen

Gains made in decreasing mortality for ischemic heart disease in the United States over the past two decades have been offset by stagnant or increasing death rates for most other forms of heart disease, including heart failure and hypertension, according to a new analysis. Moreover, stark racial disparities continue to exist within all subsets of … Read More

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Shedding Light on the Summer's Best Sunscreens

Which sunscreen works best? The one you use. We’re in the full swing of summer, and with many of my patients hitting the beaches, pools and backyard barbecues, I get a lot of questions about which brand and type of sunscreen to apply. I am always thrilled by the question, as it means that these … Read More

Cancer

Hoag Hospital Ranks Top in OC, Offers Clinical Trial for Pancreatic Cancer

U.S. News & World Report’s 2020-2021 Best Hospitals Rankings once again named Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach the highest ranked hospital in Orange County, the fourth-best hospital in the Los Angeles metro area and eighth-best in California. The rankings also included national rankings in seven specialty areas and recognition for Hoag’s high performance … Read More

COVID-19

Avoiding Care During the Pandemic Could Mean Life or Death

These days, Los Angeles acting teacher Deryn Warren balances her pain with her fear. She’s a bladder cancer patient who broke her wrist in November 2019. She still needs physical therapy for her wrist, and she’s months late for a cancer follow-up. But Warren won’t go near a hospital, even though she says her wrist … Read More

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10 Health Myths: O.C. Doctors and Experts Give Us Their Take

You’ll get sick if you go outside with wet hair when it’s cold. Eating chocolate causes acne. We’ve heard plenty of health advice over the course of our lives, but what’s accurate? Assertions can arise from pop culture, word-of-mouth, or Mom’s warnings. We asked Orange County doctors and experts to take a closer look at … Read More

Cancer

Hoag Offers Breakthrough Clinical Trial for Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Hoag has been exclusively selected as the only hospital in Orange County, and the only non-academic institution, to offer this promising phase 2 immunotherapy clinical trial for solid tumors. Hoag’s commitment to innovation and excellence has earned the hospital a reputation as an effective partner for these investigational new therapies on-par with leading academic centers. … Read More

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UCLA, UCI and Hoag Hospitals Score High in Annual Ratings

Three Southern California hospitals — UCLA Health, UCI Health and Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian — received high marks Tuesday in the annual rankings issued by U.S. News & World Report, which judged them to be among America’s best hospitals. The rankings recognize hospitals that excel in treating the most challenging patients and conditions. For the … Read More

Cancer

Health Crisis Looming Inside a Health Crisis: People are Avoiding Going to the Doctor

These days, Los Angeles acting teacher Deryn Warren balances her pain with her fear. She’s a bladder cancer patient who broke her wrist in November. She still needs physical therapy for her wrist, and she’s months late for a cancer follow-up. But Warren won’t go near a hospital, even though she says her wrist hurts … Read More

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The Benefits of Face Masks are Beyond Dispute

At Hoag Hospital, we value our employees, our physicians and our community. We demonstrate that value by following the best available science. The Hoag team has closely adhered to CDC guidelines throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Initial assumptions that the novel coronavirus could only be transmitted by those exhibiting symptoms gave way in April to the … Read More