Across
- Type of therapy we use to help patients with chronic pain change how they respond to pain signals (abbr.) (answer: PRT)
- Genetic syndrome that significantly raises the risk of colorectal and other cancers (answer: Lynch)
- Type of lung cancer resection that preserves the most lung function (answer: wedge)
- How patients often feel after positive genetic test results (answer: empowered)
- The future of chronic pain management isn’t multidisciplinary, it’s _______ (answer: transdisciplinary)
Down
- Ablation method for AFib that significantly reduces risk to healthy tissue (answer: pulsed field)
- Referred jaw pain may actually signal this serious condition in women (abbr.) (answer: CVD)
- In many cases, conventional nerve repair surgery doesn’t fully restore this (answer: function)
- Typical time frame between diagnosis and lung cancer surgery (answer: weeks)
- Some studies have found that one to two drinks per day increases breast cancer risk by up to __% (answer: fifty)
- Annual screening test recommended to catch AFib in patients 65+ with diabetes or high blood pressure (answer: EKG)
- Technology that enabled WellSpan Health to diagnose critical conditions 900 hours faster in 2024 (abbr.) (answer: AI)
Articles in this issue
On the front lines of AI: Improving detection and diagnoses
A national leader in AI shares real-world improvements in care and workflows, plus guidance on getting started. 4-minute read >>
Tips to detect CVD earlier in women
Heart disease is the #1 killer of women, yet testing and treatment still lag behind men’s. Learn the subtle signs. 3-minute read >>
How to talk about lifestyle and breast cancer risk
Helping patients change habits isn’t easy. Get tips to discuss 5 key lifestyle modifications that can reduce breast cancer risk. 3-minute read >>
Groundbreaking research may transform nerve repair surgery
A clinical trial at WellSpan Health may help patients with severe nerve injuries regain function in weeks instead of months or years. 2-minute read >>
Answers to 3 key questions about our chronic pain program
The WellSpan Restorative Pain Program is the only transdisciplinary program of its kind in the U.S. Curious about our outcomes, patient feedback and billing? 3-minute read >>
Pulsed field ablation: The new first-line AFib treatment
Why is PFA safer than other ablation technologies? What outcomes are we seeing? Who’s a good candidate? Find out. 3-minute read >>
Lynch syndrome and the value of genetic testing
The Gene Health Project has identified nearly 200 cases of Lynch syndrome so far. See how one result changed a life. 3-minute read >>
Lung cancer: Combining biopsy and surgery to accelerate care
Patients with small, deep lung nodules now get faster, more precise treatment, thanks to our streamlined approach. 2-minute read >>
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