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Greetings, and welcome to MD News Greater Kansas. An estimated 3 million people in the U.S. have glaucoma, but only about half of those are aware they have it. Since glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness, it's critical that those with the condition get it diagnosed and treated as quickly as possible. Grene Vision Group provides insight into treatment options — including medications and procedures — for elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), a symptom of glaucoma that can lead to permanent peripheral and central vision loss. With intervention, Grene Vision Group physicians can help reduce IOP and preserve vision. Ascension Via Christi is a leader in cancer treatment in the Greater Kansas area, and two articles in this issue explore its dedication to bringing innovative cancer care to our communities. The first shares how Ascension Via Christi serves as the only hospital in Kansas outside of the Kansas City metro area with an inpatient cancer treatment center staffed seven days a week with board-certified internists dedicated to cancer care. The second article details Ascension Via Christi's new CyberKnife S7 System, a fully robotic radiotherapy device that uses speed, precision and motion synchronization technology to treat tumors throughout the body. This technology allows the team to treat a wider range of tumor types in even less time than before. Our cover story looks into new guidelines on how to treat hereditary breast cancer, providing women with more options other than just bilateral mastectomies. A separate article examines two leukemia drugs that could help patients with treatment resistant non-small cell lung cancer. In our clinical discussion about diabetes, we learn more about how Teplizumab, an anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody, could delay a diagnosis, while the drug golimumab could preserve beta-cell function and reduce the amount of insulin injections needed. Contact Patti McDermott at pmcdermott@mdnews.com or 817-437-3490 to discover how MD News can inform area physicians about your organization's technologies and capabilities. Regards, Jerod Norris Publisher: Jerod Norris Managing Editor: Jenny Havron Sales & Client Development: Patti McDermott, 817‑437‑3490 or pmcdermott@mdnews.com Contributing Writers: Kate Anastas, Thomas Crocker, Cari Wade Gervin, Katy Mena‑Berkley President: Eric Silberman Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Vice President of Creative Services: Eric Jackson Vice President of Operations: Tyler Hardekopf In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Account Manager: Jennifer K. Matthew Designer: Skye Childers, Mariela Cosentino, Kimmi Patterson Creative Services: Erika Bennett, Sarah Fredriksson, Rebecca Hazen, Jennifer Oncay Production: Wade Sain Financial Services: Ashley Byrd Audience Development: Debbie Dodski MD News is published by True North Custom 1301 Riverfront Parkway, Suite 112 Chattanooga, TN 37402 423‑266‑3234 | truenorthcustom.com Although ever y precaution is taken to ensure accuracy of published materials, MD News cannot be held responsible for opinions expressed or facts supplied by its authors. Copyright 2020, True North Custom. All rights reser ved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. The healthcare providers featured in MD News comply with applicable federal laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. P O S T M A S T E R : Please send notices on Form 3579 to 1301 Riverfront Parkway, Suite 112, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Advertise in MD News For more information about advertising in the MD News Greater Kansas edition, contact Jerod Norris at 620‑249‑7462 or jnorris@mdnews.com. Contact Information Send press releases and all other information related to this local edition of MD News to jnorris@mdnews.com. Greater Kansas 05‑849 PUBLISHER from the ............................................... Jerod Norris PUBLISHER Greater Kansas ............................................... jnorris@mdnews.com 620-724-4719 ............................................... @MDNewsGRTKansas