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Surgical Solution for Heartburn Without Incisions At Moore Medical Center

What may have seemed like science fiction, surgery without an incision, is now a reality that is making lives better for patients suffering from chronic acid reflux also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Dr. Lana Nelson at Moore Medical Center is the first in Oklahoma to offer the TIF (transoral incisionless fundoplication) procedure for the treatment of GERD.

“The TIF procedure with the EsophyX device can significantly improve quality of life for our patients.” said Dr. Nelson. “Many patients take reflux medications which suppress acid production such as PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) to help relieve their heartburn symptoms and are still unable to eat the foods they want or have to sleep sitting up to reduce nighttime reflux.”

Advantages of this incision-less procedure include:

• Reduced pain
• No visible scar
• Quick recovery, most patients can get back to their normal activities within a few days
   

Read more about this new procedure here.

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Stroke Awareness: Learn What You Can Do to Save A Life

Stroke is the third leading cause of death for Americans. On average, someone dies of a stroke every three minutes. May has been designated as Stroke Awareness Month and there’s no better time to learn the warning signs and what you can do to save a life.

Read more about the warning signs of a stroke and how you can act F.A.S.T. to save a life or prevent brain loss here.

Community Bike Ride Promises ‘Wheel’ Fun

Get pedal pushing at the inaugural Wheel Fun Healthy Community Bike Ride! Everyone is invited to cycle in this community bike ride that will teach bike safety and healthy habits.

The ride begins at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 8 at McKinley Elementary School, 728 S. Flood Ave., and lasts until 10:30 a.m. The course will loop through Norman up Jenkins Avenue and Flood Avenue to Robinson Street.

Along the way riders can stop at stations to learn about:

• Bicycle and helmet safety
• Proper hydration and nutrition for exercising
• The rules of the road, including railroad and train safety

This fun, family event will also feature giveaways including bicycle helmets, free water for cyclists, a helmet decoration station and more! Learn more at myhealthycommunity.com.

A Good Night’s Sleep: Important to Your Health

It’s important to take sleep problems seriously. An untreated sleep disorder can reduce daytime productivity, increase the risk of accidents, and even lead to an early death. The board-certified physicians at Oklahoma Sleep Associates are able to diagnose and treat a multitude of sleep-related disorders including sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy and restless legs syndrome.

Click this link and scroll down to the “Could You Have Sleep Apnea?” quiz to find out if you could have a life-threatening sleep disorder.

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