Esther L Ellis
Blogs by Esther L Ellis
When to Take Your Sick Child to the Pediatrician
It’s normal for kids to get sick eight to 12 times a year, but how do you know if they’re sick enough for a doctor’s visit? Here, Duke Health pediatricians…
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Duke High-Risk Pregnancy Experts Help Heart Transplant Recipient Have a Safe Pregnancy and Healthy Baby
Brianna Ellington had a stroke on her 18th birthday, only months after the birth of her second child. Three months later she had a heart transplant at Duke…
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Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Right for You?
If hot flashes, night sweats, and other symptoms of menopause are making you miserable, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may help. Here, Jennifer Howell, MD,…
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How to Choose a Pediatrician for Your Newborn
There’s a lot to plan for when expecting your first child, including picking a pediatrician. Here, Duke Health pediatricians, Joanne Wagner, MD, at Growing…
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Back to Surfing After Best Friend Donates Kidney for Kidney Transplant at Duke
Zach Stroud knew he could develop kidney disease after his 60-year-old father was diagnosed with kidney failure due to polycystic kidney disease (PDK). However…
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Raleigh Women Credits Her Cancer Treatment at Duke for Saving Her Life
Alexa Baltazar was 28 years old when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a quick-spreading cancer of the blood. Born and raised in Raleigh,…
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Raleigh Man Gives Back to Community After Specialized Surgery Eliminates Testicular Cancer
When Matt Cross found a lump on his testicle at age 35, he brushed it off as “just a cyst.” He eventually saw a doctor for an unrelated concern and was…
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Multiple Listing for a Kidney Transplant
Registering for waiting lists at more than one transplant center can increase your chances of receiving an organ sooner. That’s important because the typical…
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When Does Menopause Start?
If you have a uterus and ovaries, you will experience menopause when your ovaries no longer produce eggs or hormones. Wondering when menopause will start, how…
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Your Child’s Health Checklist for Back to School
You've got a checklist for school supplies, but what steps should you take to make sure your child is in good health for the start of school? Here, Duke Health…
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Can I Get Pregnant if I Have a Heart Condition?
If you have a heart condition and want to get pregnant, it’s understandable if you’re concerned. Pregnancy puts extra demands on your heart, which can increase…
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Should You See a Gynecologist for a Yeast Infection?
Vaginal yeast infections are one of the most common problems affecting women. In fact, most women get at least one at some point in their life. Here, Duke…
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