Stroke is the fifth most common cause of death in the United States and third in Hawaiʻi. Globally, it is the leading cause of long-term disability. Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age, and often occurs without warning. Treatment can save lives and prevent disability, but it needs to start early to be effective.

Medical Minute: Dr. Karin Halvorson, Critical Care Medicine specialist with Pacific Permanente Group explains the difference between a normal infection and sepsis. #MedicalMinute #PacificPermanenteGroup #MauiHealth

MEDICAL MINUTE: Because of physical changes and health conditions, kūpuna are at increased risk of falling, which can cause serious injury, according to Maui Health. Experts explain, there are things you can do to reduce your risk.

MEDICAL MINUTE: A common question posed by mammography patients is: “What is a Dense Breast, and is it normal?” Angelia Andrade, Imaging Manager at Maui Health explains.

MEDICAL MINUTE:  The effects of alcoholism on a person’s health has long been studied, but health experts have also found that what many feel is “socially acceptable drinking” is actually “high risk drinking,” and can lead to serious medical issues.

MEDICAL MINUTE: High risk drinking significantly increases an individual’s risk for a number of health problems including high blood pressure, stroke and weight gain.  Cameron Rogers, Injury Prevention Nurse for Trauma Services with Maui Health explains the risk factors and how to improve short and long term health.  

Having a family history of heart disease can increase your risk of having underlying heart disease. Other risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, depression, stress, being sedentary, and having extra weight.

Doctor Bradley Glenn with Maui Health explains the difference between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.

Q: What’s the difference between good cholesterol and bad cholesterol? Doctor Travis Glenn from Maui Health explains below.

Treatment is available and can help control or prevent seizures from happening. In most cases, epilepsy can be treated with medication and/or surgery.