Articles

Specialized Diabetes Care for Pregnant Women Hoag’s Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center provides support and education for women who have or develop diabetes while they are pregnant through the state- affiliated Sweet Success program. The goal of Sweet Success is to improve outcomes for women who have pregnancies affected by diabetes. The Sweet Success … Read More

Trigeminal neuralgia (TGN), also called Tic Douloureux (French for painful tic) is a disorder of the nervous system that presents as very severe one-sided facial or mouth pain. It is often described as shocking, electric-like stabs that persists for a few seconds at a time, either occurring spontaneously, or triggered by a light touch to … Read More

?While speaking out and seeking help for chemical dependency can at first seem difficult, families quickly find they are not alone.   For nearly 25 years, the Chemical Dependency Recovery Center (CDRC) at Hoag has been helping families confront the disease of addiction, find hope, heal and thrive.     “Once in treatment, families find … Read More

Kidney cancer is the seventh most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S., with a lifetime risk of 1.5 percent, according to the National Cancer Institute. Radiologic studies can lead to early detection of kidney tumors,and when diagnosed and treated at an early stage, kidney cancer has a high cure rate. Kidney cancer can be treated … Read More

Tuesday, July 19, 2011   Paris, France – July 19, 2011 -Dr. William Shankle MS, MD, FACP, program director,Memory and Cognitive Disorders, of Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute (HNI) presented Orange County Vital Aging Program (OCVAP)data  today at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease (ICAD) in Paris, France. The presentation highlighted 12-month results of … Read More

A patient with a wound that is not healing properly should first consult with their physician to determine the correct course of action. Types of conditions that physicians recommend for specialized care can include: diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, a chronic wound from radiation therapy, or a skin injury that won’t heal. Even seemingly … Read More

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic digestive disorder that is most commonly characterized by heartburn and regurgitation. GERD occurs when stomach acid, or occasionally bile, leak backwards from the stomach into the food pipe (esophagus), causing irritation of the lining in the esophagus. Heartburn and reflux are common digestive conditions and non-life threatening, yet, … Read More

Outpatient endoscopy services are now available at Hoag Health Center-Newport Beach. Hoag Endoscopy Center was custom-built with physician input to maximize efficiency and streamline patient flow, ensuring the optimal patient experience. The new center is equipped with three spacious procedure rooms that include dictation stations with computers so physicians can easily document the case without … Read More

Nicotine dependence is the most common form of chemical dependence in the United States, and is just as addictive as heroin, cocaine or alcohol. It is a chronic condition that often requires repeated interventions, but effective treatment exists. According to the American Lung Association, smoking contributes to approximately 90 percent of lung cancer deaths nationwide, … Read More

For more than a decade, Hoag Family Cancer Institute has been the number one provider of lung cancer treatment for Orange County residents.    With a multidisciplinary approach that includes prevention, early detection, the use of promising new therapies, and extensive supportive care, Hoag’s comprehensive Lung Cancer Program provides patients with every diagnostic and therapeutic advantage.  Hoag’s Lung … Read More