(WJAR) — It’s that time of the year when many people are suffering from respiratory illnesses. While tests to diagnose flu and COVID help doctors know how to treat patients, when it comes to pneumonia, it can take a few days to figure out if the illness is viral or bacterial. That can make it…
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Shoveling Safety Tips to Protect Your Health, Heart This Winter
Winter weather headed our way may bring the first “shovelable” snow of the season. While clearing snow from driveways and sidewalks is a necessary task, it’s also one that can pose significant risks if not done safely. From heart strain to back injuries, shoveling snow requires caution and preparation. Follow these tips to ensure you…
Multidisciplinary Coordinators: Helping Breast Cancer Patients Navigate Treatment
A big focus at The Center for Breast Care at Brown Surgical Associates is to provide patients with compassionate, coordinated care. Our multidisciplinary coordinators play a big role in ensuring everyone on the care team is on the same page and that the patient is supported every step of the way. In recognition of National…
Dr. Monaghan Discusses Revolutionary Technology in Battle Against Sepsis, Cancer
Rhode Island Hospital recently announced that it is the first hospital in North America to install the innovative QIAcuityDx machine. This cutting-edge, revolutionary technology will leverage RNA sequencing to transform clinical testing, offering highly precise quantitation of pathogen RNA targets. While marketed by Qiagen, the QIAcuityDx is set to enhance monitoring of cancer progression and…
Brown Surgical Associates’ Sean Monaghan, MD Tapped for Leadership Role in Warren Alpert Medical School’s Department of Surgery
Brown Surgical Associates is proud to announce Sean F. Monaghan, MD, FACS has been named Vice Chair of Research for the Department of Surgery at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Monaghan–a board-certified trauma/critical care surgeon at BSA and an associate professor at the medical school–has been conducting NIH-funded research into RNA biology…
Esteemed Surgeon and Respected Leader, Dr. Aurora Pryor Takes Helm of Brown Surgical Associates
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (October 2, 2024) — Brown Surgical Associates is pleased to announce a significant addition to both its executive and medical teams–naming Aurora Pryor, MD, MBA, FACS, FASMBS, as the practice’s new president. Additionally, Dr. Pryor takes on the role of Surgeon-in-Chief of Rhode Island and The Miriam Hospitals, and Chair of the Department…
Varicose Veins: Risk factors, prevention, and when to seek medical help
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — If you have varicose veins, you may be relieved that shorts season is ending. While they can be unsightly, varicose veins aren’t typically associated with major health conditions. However, if they progress they can cause pain or be associated with some superficial clots. If you’re experiencing significant symptoms or skin changes,…
How Per-Oral Pyloroplasty Helps Gastroparesis Sufferers Find Relief
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Gastroparesis is a chronic and debilitating gastrointestinal issue for which there is no cure. Fortunately, there are treatments that can help those with the condition find relief. One of those treatments is per-oral pyloroplasty–or POP for short. The incision-free procedure helps treat gastroparesis with a shorter hospital stay, quicker recovery, and a…
Surgeon Hana Ajouz, MD Joins Brown Surgical Associates’ Division of Thoracic Surgery
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (August 14, 2024) — Brown Surgical Associates today announced that fellowship-trained surgeon Hana Ajouz, MD has joined the practice’s Division of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Ajouz is trained in Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery for malignant and non-malignant lung diseases. Her special interests include anatomical lung resections. “We’re extremely excited to welcome a surgeon of…
Survivor Story: How Jeremy’s Winning the Battle Against Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
When Jeremy started to feel sick and bloated, he and his primary care doctor originally thought he was suffering from some sort of GI ailment. However, following a trip to the emergency room, Jeremy found out his condition was much worse than he feared. He was diagnosed with mucinous ascites and pseudomyxoma peritonei–a rare type…