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  • Secret oxygen supply Play Video

    November 5, 2009

    BACKGROUND: Nearly 1 million people in the United States require oxygen therapy 24 hours a day. Most patients suffer from lung conditions like emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension and inhalational burns.  Some patients with heart disease and cystic fibrosis also require such therapy. Oxygen for long-term use comes in several... more »
  • Texarkana plant helping produce children's flu medicine Play Video

    November 4, 2009

    The outbreak of flu has led to shortages of the medication Tamiflu.  A Texarkana, Texas, plant is stepping in and helping pharmacists make their own liquid version of the remedy for children.   The patent medicine maker Humco is working around the clock to manufacture the cherry syrup used to... more »
  • Groups call for new treatments for chronic pain Play Video

    November 4, 2009

    Persistent back pain, headaches, and joint pain afflicts nearly 70 million Americans and costs more than $100 billion in lost productivity and medical bills each year.  A recent panel of experts reports that because of issues with health care policy, funding, and provider training, many patients are not getting the... more »
  • New technology for treating lung cancer Play Video

    November 3, 2009

    For patients with early-stage lung cancer, surgical removal of the affected lobe of the lung is the standard of care, but for those with pre-existing medical conditions, such as emphysema or heart disease, surgery isn't always  possible.   New research finds that there may be another option for those who cannot... more »
  • Intestine transplant Play Video

    November 3, 2009

        BACKGROUND: Intestinal transplants are a very new procedure performed in very limited locations around the country.  According to Mount Sinai Medical Center, the operations are useful when the intestine is unable to absorb the nutrients from food or the fluids from the intestinal tract.  Patients typically are fed through... more »
  • Candy buy-back program underway Play Video

    November 2, 2009

    A Bossier City dentist is doing his part to cut down the cavities that come from Halloween candy.  The tooth fairy even made a special appearance today.  Dr. Eric LeBlanc hosted a Halloween candy buy back today.  He paid a dollar a pound for candy brought back by kids.  The... more »
  • New technique to grow skin Play Video

    November 2, 2009

    A Band-Aid isn't enough to heal all wounds. If an injury is deep or becomes infected, the skin may not be able to repair itself. In today's Health Minute, Reggie Aqui looks at a new technique to help grow skin. more »
  • Swine flu shots available in Shreveport today Play Video

    November 2, 2009

    Today more people get access to the H1N1 vaccine in Shreveport. Willis-Knighton Quick Care will begin offering swine flu shots at both locations (1666 East Bert Kouns and 2300 Hospital Drive) from 7:00am-7:00pm. The shots are $19 each; Medicare is accepted. Quick Care is administering the vaccine only to... more »
  • How to trick-or-treat safely Play Video

    October 30, 2009

    Before you dress up your little ones for Halloween this year, you may want to think about the best ways to keep them safe while trick-or-treating. For most children, who to dress up as for Halloween is a huge decision. But for most parents, it's what makes up the costume... more »
  • Flu shots can protect mom-to-be and baby

    October 29, 2009

    The CDC emphasizes the importance of flu vaccination for pregnant women-- and new research shows that a flu shot for a mommy-to-be may also serve as a vaccination for her newborn child. Though experts recommend that pregnant women get the seasonal flu shot, studies show that only 13... more »

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