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Lung Health: Emphysema 101
Emphysema is a debilitating lung disease which is a part of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD. It is characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and [Read More…]
Dr. Buenconsejo-Lum Appointed Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at JABSOM
Lee Buenconsejo-Lum, M.D., FAAFP is now Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), University of Hawaii at Manoa. [Read More…]
Wear the Mask Even If Trump Won’t—Here’s Why
By Emil Guillermo Donald Trump says it’s voluntary. But if you want to fight the virus effectively, mask up my friend. Just saw a test [Read More…]
Colon Health
By Mel Ona, M.D.March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the second most lethal cancer in men and women in the United States. [Read More…]
This Is No Time for a Minimum-Wage Hike
By Keli’i AkinaIf we want Hawaii’s economy to recover from the coronavirus shutdown, we have to put aside any possibility of a minimum-wage hike. As [Read More…]
CBD, The Real Deal or Snake Oil
By Melissa Martin, Ph.D. CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a non-psychotropic component of cannabis and hemp. Folks, CBD oil is not a magic potion or [Read More…]
Hirono Calls on Senate to Support Local Journalism During COVID-19 Pandemic
Senator Mazie K. Hirono joined 17 other senators to call for funding to support local journalists and media in future COVID-19 relief packages. “Local news [Read More…]
Life on the Frontlines–Primary Care
By Lyla Cachola Prather, M.D. As a primary care physician, my job is to keep my patients healthy and out of the emergency rooms and [Read More…]
UH Scientists Suggest Novel Screening Tool for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children
Scientists at the University of Hawaii (UH) Mānoa have discovered a novel method of diagnosing non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a group of cancers that starts in cells [Read More…]
Schatz Urges Federal Government to Expand Access to Telehealth Services
Senator Brian Schatz led a bipartisan group of 26 senators in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to increase subsidies to health care providers through [Read More…]
