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Benefits of Human Milk for the NICU Baby
Human milk in the NICU provides a number of factors to a preterm infant that is almost like a medicine. It allows the infant to get up on our feedings very quickly and leave the hospital earlier.
Pediatric Care for Newborns at St. David's
We are responsible for caring for the babies that aren’t sick enough to be in the intensive care nursery.
The Cord Blood Program
Last year we began the task of collecting cord blood and cord samples which have a lot of stem cells, that have regenerative effects on the nervous system.
Following Baby Graduates after their NICU Stay
All of our neonates are followed by physical and speech therapists. They are followed throughout their NICU stay and then during Austin First Steps.
Emergent Transport of Infants with Special Needs
We are often asked what infants would benefit from coming to a facility like St. David’s.
Baby Matters Helping to Keep Mom and Baby Together after Delivery
The outcomes show that babies do better if mom and baby are kept together after delivery.
Neonatal Services - Types of Neonatal Patients
At St. David’s Medical Center we see a large variety of patients. We see patients that are 22 weeks, we see patients all the way up to post-term.
Maternal Transport Meeting the Need
Here at St. David’s Medical Center we have a full complement of physicians who are able to work with us to meet the needs of the patient.
MFM Services: Role of the MFM Services Provider
The MFM services provider at St. David's Hospital encompass most of the things that most maternal medicine people would offer.
Exercise and Pregnancy Study: How It Worked
A set of criteria is gone through to decide who would be qualified for the study at all. They would come in for the first visit which is the randomization of the study and baseline study.
High Risk Ultrasound: A Resource for Central Texas
From the standpoint of medical complications, whether it be ultrasound concerns surgical complications, disorders—these are all things that we certainly can answer questions in the system in whatever capacity they may need.
MFM Services: Fetal Intervention
Fetal intervention falls in line with fetal surgery. These are procedures you do while the fetus is in utero to optimize its outcome. And it’s reserved for two scenarios.
Care for the High Risk Pregancy
Care for a mother on a high risk pregnancy is going to involve collaboration between the OBGYN and provider. We co-manage that patient and try to minimize the risks to a healthy pregnancy.
Restrictive and Malabsorptive Aspects of Gastric Bypass
Gastric bypass is both a restrictive and a malabsorptive procedure. We create a small gastric pouch which actually cuts down on the volume of food that you can eat.
Impact of Obesity on Organ Systems
Obesity is well known to have a negative impact on all our organ systems. Humans have an almost unlimited capability to store energy in the form of fat and the reason we do is because fat’s more efficient than protein and sugar, as a storage agent.
An Advocate for Bariatric Patients
We want to make sure that patients feel comfortable. If you don’t feel comfortable you’re not going to soak in the things that you need to do to make your surgery successful.
Diagnosing Atrial Fibrillation
The goal of the initial evaluation of an atrial fibrillation is the determination of what type of atrial fibrillation they have. Each type of atrial fibrillation is approached slightly differently and there are different treatment options available.
What Can Patients Expect From A Visit To The Valve Clinic?
When a patient visits the clinic, and at that time they see both the cardiac surgeon and the cardiologist, we have all the objective measures that we need to provide them with a solid recommendation about treatment.
TCAI - A Patient's Story
Larry Berndt was determined to avoid his family history of heart disease. The Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute and Dr. Natale worked with him to figure out the best course of action for resolving his intermittent atrial fibrillation.
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