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Preparing for Dialysis: A Vascular Surgeon's Advice

Almost 24 million people in the United States are living with diabetes, and nearly 180,000 people are living with kidney failure as a result, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. Most people with failed kidneys undergo dialysis, an artificial blood-cleaning process. The management of dialysis is a challenge for many patients. There are important questions to ask your doctor to make sure you're getting the most durable procedures that give you the best chance at long-term health. Listen to advice from a leading vascular surgeon regarding prevention, as well as what many patients do not know -- but shoud -- about preparing for dialysis. More

Part 2: Protecting Your Skin in the Sun: Lowering Your Cancer Risk

Ultraviolet light from the sun is the main cause for the known skin cancers. How do you protect yourself? Do you really need to wear sunscreen when it’s cloudy out? Joining Andrew for this episode of Patient Power is a leading dermatology surgeon, Dr. Dan Berg. Dr. Berg is Director of Dermatologic Surgery at the University of Washington Medical Center. The program begins with a discussion of skin cancer risk and prevention. Dr. Berg details what SPF is, what he recommends and other ways to avoid direct sunlight. He talks about the importance of protecting children from the sun, and continuing to use sunscreen throughout your life. Dr. Berg goes on to discuss the different types of skin cancer, and the signs and symptoms of skin cancer, melanoma being one of them. More

Finding Help for Stress, Anxiety & Depression

Stress and anxiety can be normal, even helpful, physiological states. However, when they become a functional problem, where your personal relationships, sleep patterns and work productivity begin to suffer, it is important for patients to seek out help. One in three of us at some point in our life will suffer from anxiety or depression. The vast majority of mental health is provided on the primary care level. During this live webcast, hear from two primary care physicians, who share their opinions on how to manage stress, as well as different available treatment options for anxiety. Learn about the importance of having a “stress plan” and helpful coping strategies, along with the possible connection among stress, anxiety and illness. More

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