Posted by - J. Rand Baggesen, M.D.
Last month’s High-Tech Health column focused on the early detection of cancer through the use of new blood tests to find the earliest sign of disease. Interestingly, just last week it was announced that a new blood tests for prostate cancer may commercially available in 2008. The […]

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Posted by - J. Rand Baggesen, M.D.
Heart disease and stroke account for half the deaths in America. While elevated cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease, 80% of people with heart disease have the same cholesterol as those who don’t. Vascular disease, the underlying cause of heart attack and stroke, is a complicated […]

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Posted by - J. Rand Baggesen, M.D.
In our continuing discussions on how technology can improve your health, this month’s column will investigate the recent advances in lung cancer detection. Lung cancer remains the number one cancer diagnosed in America with about 175,000 new cases last year. More people die of lung cancer than colon, breast […]

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Posted by - J. Rand Baggesen, M.D.
In our continued investigation on preventable health issues this month’s column will investigate the latest technology in regard to early diagnosis of coronary artery disease.
As the baby boom generation continues to age and enter this critical time of their lives, vascular disease and its complications becomes more […]

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Posted by - J. Rand Baggesen, M.D.
Healthcare is a topic that relates to every person just a little bit differently. We all however have a stake in our own health. As the baby-boom generation moves into a more mature phase of life, it has never been more important to become invested in one’s own preventative […]

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Posted by - J. Rand Baggesen, M.D.
As we start the New Year, it is a good time to take inventory of your own health status. Many of us make New Years resolutions in an effort to be more health conscious. Have you ever thought about including a review of your current immunization status as part […]

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Posted by - J. Rand Baggesen, M.D.
Last Thursday, July 26, Skip Prosser, the head coach for Wake Forest’s basketball program, died suddenly from an apparent heart attack. At 56 years old, Mr. Prosser leaves his wife and two sons too early, and it is inappropriate to comment how this loss has affected them.
It is […]

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