Obesity
Obesity occurs when the body has accumulated too much body fat. When an individual’s ideal body weight based on age, gender and height is greater than 30 percent they may be obese. Being overweight may not mean that you are obese. You may be overweight from extra muscles or having bigger bones.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder that afflicts more than 12 million people in the United States. It takes its name from the Greek word apnea, which means "without breath." People with obstructive sleep apnea literally stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep due to closure of their airway.
Oncology Nutrition Services
The MemorialCare Cancer Institute is proud to offer nutrition counseling using the evidence-based practice of medical nutrition therapy provided by registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs). They provide individualized, in-depth nutrition counseling to manage symptoms and side effects related to cancer.
Optune for Glioblastoma
SpaceOAR Hydrogel is an absorbable polyethylene glycol (PEG) based injectable material that creates space between the rectum and prostate in patients undergoing radiation treatment for prostate cancer.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a process that develops within the bones and makes them fragile and more likely to fracture. Anyone can develop osteoporosis, but it is common in older women. According to studies, 25 percent of men and 50 percent of women over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis.