COVER STORY
COMPREHENSIVE STROKE CARE: WHEN
SECONDS MATTER, COUNT ON ASCENSION
VIA CHRISTI ST. FRANCIS 10
For more than a decade, Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, the
only Wichita hospita l with the demonstrated ability to deliver
advanced stroke care 24/7, has invested significant resources
to further the stroke program.
CLINICAL FE ATURE: CARDIOLOGY
STUDY INDICATES MOST NUTRITIONAL
SUPPLEMENTS AND DIETARY THERAPIES
DO NOT BENEFIT HEART HEALTH, DESPITE
POPULARITY 08
Nutritiona l supplements and dietary interventions enjoy
widespread use, but most have no effect on cardiovascular
outcomes, according to U.S. researchers.
CLINICAL FE ATURE: MENTAL HE ALTH
STUDY UNDERSCORES THE DIFFICULTY OF
DIAGNOSING SCHIZOPHRENIA 14
Not a ll presentations of ha llucinations and delusions indicate
schizophrenia. Specia list consults are essentia l to ma king a
correct diagnosis, research finds.
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ON THE COVER
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DEPARTMENTS
THAT'S NEWS 05
HOSPITAL ROUNDS 06, 07, 16, 17, 18
FINANCE 12
DATA VAULT 13
INNOVATION + TECHNOLOGY 16
Jim Walker, MD, and Kumar Reddy, MD,
in the Neuroendovascular Suite at
Ascension Via Christi St. Francis
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