Never Missing a Beat When It Comes to Quality Patient Care, Leading-Edge Research and Education The success of KCHRI and its patients’ outcomes rests in one simple philosophy: Patient First; Patient Next; Patient Last Cover photo: front row: Scott Koerber, D.O. and Chandrasekhar Vasamreddy, M.D. Back row: Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy, M.D., Rangarao V Tummala, M.D., Yoaav Krauthammer, M.D., Alap Shah, M.D., ...

KC Parents are Getting More Connected! Parents have always sought out advice from others for guidance in solving parenting dilemmas. Some generations looked to their parents and grandparents. Others relied on books from trusted parent experts. A recent study from Pew Research discovered that today, 71% of millennials value the advice and insights they receive from parenting blogs, parenting websites, ...

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Head trauma is frequently caused by falls, motor vehicle crashes, assaults, sports or combat injuries, and intentional self-harm. All ages may be at risk, especially children, young adults, and those over age 60. Males in any age group are more vulnerable to suffer a brain injury. It is definitively a common medical problem that, at times, goes unattended. Traumatic brain ...

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There are some facts that make the reason and continued need for raising awareness around a subject abundantly clear. This is especially true of the stark facts surrounding colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States and it affects both men and women in almost equal numbers. Every year, about 140,000 Americans ...

As we begin to shed our winter wardrobe and prepare for the season of renewal – spring – it is also time to consider making a few changes to our eating habits. There is no denying the comfort and relaxation that goes along with lounging in our sleepwear or sweatshirts while savoring some hot soup or a delicious stew, but ...

As your loved ones advance in their years, chances are they are going to want to stay in their home that they are comfortable in, but aging in place may not be a realistic option. What if one, or both, are having difficulty with the stairs, keeping up the yardwork or driving to the store? Even if you have concerns ...

One of the most pleasant aspects of writing these articles is uncovering hidden gems. I love finding new places, and equally enjoy learning of the passion and pride the owners place in their establishments. That happened recently for me during a trip to Wally’s Grill & Drafthouse. Located in a Lee’s Summit neighborhood a solid 45 minutes from my house, ...

It’s so easy to get in the habit of taking steps to strengthen your heart muscle and potentially ward off disease and illness. After all of the indulging and imbibing many of us enjoyed over the winter months, spring is here and it is time to switch gears and consider getting our health and weight back on track. You may ...