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Why You Should Become a Donor This Valentine’s Day
Have you considered becoming an organ or blood donor but have never actually signed up to be either? February 14 is National Donor Day and it is the perfect time to make the commitment to help save a life. Why …
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Tags: Arlington, blood donor, bone marrow, cancer, clotting, donation, Medical Center Arlington, organ, plasma, platelets, red blood cells, stems cells, tissue, transfusion, transplant, TX
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What Is Radiation Right?
Modern science has many amazing technologies that let doctors diagnose and treat a variety of illnesses. At Medical Center Arlington, your safety and security is always our priority while using these innovative treatment methods. So that our patients are always …
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Tags: Arlington, benefit, CT Scan, Medical Center Arlington, MRI, radiation, Radiation Right, risk, TX, X-ray
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What to Expect from a Mammogram
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. It’s time to think pink and practice breast cancer prevention. A mammogram once every other year is a must for women over the age of 40 who do not have any signs of …
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Tags: Arlington, Breast cancer, mammogram, Medical Center Arlington, screening, TX, women’s health, X-ray
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What Is Atrial Fibrillation?
Your heart may skip a beat when you see the one you love. But if it skips on many other occasions, you may have atrial fibrillation. National Atrial Fibrillation Month is this September, but many people do no not know …
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Tags: Arlington, arrhythmia], artial fibrillation, blood clot, heart, Medical Center Arlington, Stroke, TX
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Recovering from Joint Replacement
While joint replacement can relieve pain, increase mobility, and improve quality of life, surgery and the recovery process that follows should never be taken lightly. The most common joint replacement surgeries are hip, knee and shoulder. People who require or …
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Tags: arthritis, hip, joint replacement, knee, Medical Center Arlington, orthopedics, physical therapy, recovery, shoulder
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Medical Center Arlington Robotics Seminar
Cardiovascular and gynecologic surgeries have changed at MCA, thanks to a state-of-the-art robotic surgical system called the da Vinci Si. This robot is the first of its kind in Tarrant County, and it allows surgeries to be far less invasive, …
Which Weight Loss Surgery Is Right for You?
Weight loss surgery is reserved for those who have met with their doctors and have been diagnosed as extremely overweight and at risk for serious health problems related to their weight. Generally, male candidates for weight loss surgery are at …
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Tags: Arlington, bariatrics, diet, lap-band surgery, Medical Center Arlington, nutrition, obesity, Texas, weight loss, weight-loss surgery
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School Sports Safety
Between winning goals, bad calls, the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, watching your children play sports can seem as exciting as the big leagues. While it is important to encourage kids to do their best and give …
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Tags: back-to-school health, Medical Center Arlington, pediatrics, prevention, sports injury, Texas Rangers
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Bringing Home Baby … Safely
Your baby is finally here and the hospital has set you free. Your new family arrives home and you look down at this tiny, new person and think, “Wow. It’s my responsibility to protect this baby and keep him …
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Tags: back to sleep, car seat safety, crib safety, infant care, infant safety, MCA, Medical Center Arlington
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Back to School Health
As the summer winds down, parents everywhere begin the annual tradition of checking off back-to-school shopping lists and preparing their kids for a new academic year. An important part of back-to-school preparation is focusing on school health. Here are some …