- Why Choose Luminis Health for Liver, Colon and Other Digestive Cancer Care?Our DeCesaris Cancer Institute provides expert cancer care close to home that:Provides compassionate care. Our specialists include oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, pharmacists and nurses who treat colorectal cancer. We treat the person, not just the disease. Our nurse navigators offer guidance and support as you go through diagnosis and treatment.Supplies cancer support services to help your well-being. Cancer is a major life event. If you or a loved one has cancer, we're here to help you every step of the way. We offer many different services and resources designed to fit your needs and give you a better, more comfortable experience.Offers genetic counselors who can help you see the big picture. If you have a family history of a digestive cancer, you may be more likely to get the disease and may benefit from earlier screening. Some people with a family history may have other genetic risk factors that can impact their cancer screening. Genetic counselors use your family history to discuss your genetic testing and screening options with you.Emphasizes prevention. Routine screenings greatly reduce the chances of developing colorectal cancer. We recommend scheduling your first colonoscopy at age 45. And earlier if you have a family history of colorectal cancer.Offers access to clinical trials. Through the Luminis Health Research Institute, we provide access to the latest research and clinical trials. We're at the forefront of new treatments for cancer care.ConditionConditions/Services/Treatments PageWe provide expert, compassionate care for cancers of the digestive system, including colon, liver, pancreatic and other gastrointestinal cancers. We're here to guide and support you in the months ahead following your cancer diagnosis.What Are Colon, Liver and Other Digestive Cancers?Digestive cancers are the result of abnormal growth of cells that have the ability to spread to other parts of the body. At Luminis Health, the digestive system cancers we treat include:Anal and rectal cancers.Bile duct cancers, including gallbladder cancer.Colon cancer.Esophageal cancer.Liver cancer.Pancreatic cancer.Small intestine cancer.Stomach or gastric cancer.0
- PediatricsGeneral Page Tier 3BlogRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that, for most people, isn’t too different than having a mild cold. But for babies and toddlers, RSV can lead to longer-lasting complications and hospital stays. After a historic dip in cases last year, there’s now a surge in RSV bringing young children to the hospital. Here’s what to watch for if you have a little one. What is RSV and Why is it Surging Now? RSV usually peaks in the winter. It’s contagious and spreads like a cold between people and on surfaces. It’s possible that last year — when lots of us stayed home, wore masks, kept our distance from each other and sanitized all hard surfaces — the virus didn’t have much of a chance to get passed around. However, it became widespread extra early this year as we eased up safety measures over the summer. If you get the cold- and flu-like symptoms of RSV, you’ll usually feel better on your own in a week or two. But it can be worse in very young children and older adults, whose symptoms can become severe and make it hard to breathe. Every year, nearly 60,000 children younger than five are hospitalized for RSV. Signs to Look for (and How to Tell It’s Not COVID) Adults can get RSV and not show any symptoms, but infants and young kids almost always do. Common RSV symptoms can include: Cough Congestion Fever (100.4 or higher) Fussiness Irritability Poor feeding Runny nose Sneezing Most kids feel symptoms for five to seven days, and almost all will clear up on their own at home. However, it’s important to be aware that a diagnosis of RSV can develop into bronchiolitis or pneumonia — and these two conditions can seriously affect the lungs. Watch carefully for signs and call your doctor right away if you see: Belly breathing or tugging between ribs or at lower neck Fast breathing or trouble breathing Flaring of nostrils Head bobbing with breathing Wheezing If you think your child has RSV, it’s a good idea to check in with your pediatrician. You should also call right away if they get dehydrated (with fewer than one wet diaper every eight hours), have a greyish or bluish color to their tongue, lips or skin, or become much less alert or less active. Since RSV shares many of the same possible symptoms of COVID-19, the only way to know for sure what your child is dealing with is to get them tested. How to Treat RSV Symptoms Antibiotics don’t work against RSV. To help ease their symptoms, give your child some extra comfort and care for them like you would if they had a cold, while keeping an eye out to make sure they don’t get worse. You can: Help them stay hydrated. It’s essential your child gets enough fluid, even if they don’t feel like drinking or feeding. Nasal saline or gentle suctioning can make it easier for them to breathe and stay hydrated. Turn on a humidifier. A cool-mist humidifier can also help clear up congestion to help with breathing. Reduce their fever. If your child is older than six months and has a low-grade fever, acetaminophen or ibuprofen can help keep it down. Ask your doctor if you need help with the correct dose. At the hospital, children with RSV sometimes need extra oxygen, medicine to open their airways or other treatments to help their breathing. Most get better and can go home in a few days. When to Take Extra Care If your child was born prematurely, has chronic lung or heart disease or a weakened immune system, you can take extra steps to protect them from RSV. It’s likely what you’re probably already doing during COVID: Avoid contact with people who are sick Cover coughs and sneezes, and throw away used tissues Regularly clean commonly touched surfaces and toys Wash your hands regularly If your child is at high risk of RSV or you live in an area with lots of cases, your doctor might also recommend palivizumab, a monoclonal antibody used to prevent RSV infection. The American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) recommended giving out doses early this year in some areas. Remember that RSV is common — most children will get it by the time they’re two. Kids and adults can also get it more than once, even in the same year. This year, we can all do our part to stay (and keep one another) healthy by taking a few simple steps: Stay home when you’re sick and avoid sharing germs with babies, small kiddos and older adults. And if you need help along the way, we’ll be here to support you. Author Lauren Fitzpatrick, MD, is the medical director of the Pediatric Emergency Department and Inpatient Unit at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center0
- Behavioral Health, PediatricsGeneral Page Tier 3BlogBetween what they see on TV, online and in video games, your kids can be bombarded with violent images. If you don’t address it, kids can become numb to real violence over time. Violent video games can especially lead to aggressive behavior and cause children to be less sensitive to other people’s pain and suffering. A study in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology found that just 20 minutes of playing a violent video game can cause people to be less affected by real violence. Children younger than 8 are even more prone to desensitization, since the line between reality and fiction is still blurry in their developing brains. As a parent, you should set clear limits for video game content and the amount of time spent playing. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these tips to steer your kids toward age-appropriate video games: Get to know a video game’s content before giving the OK to play. Keep gaming in a common family area for easy supervision. Limit video game time to an hour a day, and encourage other activities like exercise, playing outside and reading. Turn gaming time into family time by choosing group sports or music activity video games that bring everyone together. It’s also helpful to learn and follow the Electronic Software Ratings Board (ESRB) video game ratings. You can find them on game packaging or onscreen before downloading a game. Rating Categories Early Childhood: Content is intended for young children. Everyone: Content is generally suitable for all ages. May contain minimal cartoon, fantasy or mild violence and/or infrequent use of mild language. Everyone 10+: Content is generally suitable for ages 10 and up. May contain more cartoon, fantasy or mild violence, mild language and/or minimal suggestive themes. Teen: Content is generally suitable for ages 13 and up. May contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling and/or infrequent use of strong language. Mature: Content is generally suitable for ages 17 and up. May contain intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content and/or strong language. Adults Only: Content suitable only for adults ages 18 and up. May include prolonged scenes of intense violence, graphic sexual content and/or gambling with real currency. Learn how to talk to your kids about violence in the news and protect them from cyberbullying.0
- SpecialtyThe advanced endoscopy program at Luminis Health provides patients with access to cutting-edge, minimally invasive procedures for complex digestive conditions involving the esophagus, stomach, gallbladder, pancreas, liver, and intestines. Using high-definition imaging and specialized tools introduced through a flexible tube called an endoscope, our experts diagnose and treat conditions that traditionally required surgery. These innovative procedures offer faster recovery, fewer complications, and improved outcomes. As a tertiary referral center for advanced endoscopy, we care for patients from across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region with conditions that require advanced gastrointestinal expertise. , Why Luminis Health? Our gastroenterology team includes providers with specialized training in performing advanced endoscopic procedures. Program highlights include: 600+ Endoscopic Ultrasounds (EUS) and 600+ ERCPs performed annually—among the highest volumes in the state, with consistently strong outcomes. One of the few programs in Maryland offering the full spectrum of interventional gastroenterology Designated tertiary referral center for complex and refractory gastrointestinal diseases Integrated, team-based approach with surgical oncology, thoracic surgery, bariatric surgery, acute care surgery, hepatology, radiology, and medical oncology. Care led by fellowship-trained interventional gastroenterologists Access to advanced endoscopic technologies, imaging, and intra-procedural navigation Trusted by referring physicians across the region as a center of excellence for complex GI cases0
- General Page - Tier 2Empowering Health With Community Events, Classes And Support GroupsKnowledge is powerful — especially when you can apply it to your day-to-day life. At Luminis Health, we offer free classes on numerous health topics, from quitting smoking to managing diabetes.We tailor our classes to the people in the room. We don't simply tell you to eat more veggies, we help you adapt the meals you already love, be it empanadas, barbecue or curry.In addition to health classes to help you avoid disease, we also offer guided workshops for those who are struggling with managing a new or chronic condition.At these support groups, you'll meet others living with the same challenges. You'll be amazed by how much collective wisdom there is in your community. And you'll feel empowered to share what you've learned with others.Our community educators come from a range of diverse backgrounds and embrace the rich cultures of the communities we serve. Bring a Luminis Health Speaker to Your CommunityAre you a leader at a community, faith-based or educational organization? Are you noticing many of the people you work with are struggling with the same health challenges? Maybe that's anxiety, eating healthy or managing a common health condition?Consider having one of our community health advocates speak with your organization. You help to spread the word about the event, and we'll bring the engaging talk or workshop to your community. We'll work with you to tailor the information we share to your community's specific needs. We even offer some classes in Spanish.If you're interested in organizing a speaker, please share more about your organization and your community's needs by filling out community outreach request form.0
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