Larissa Biggers
Blogs by Larissa Biggers
Local Couple Values Convenience, Personal Relationships at Duke Signature Care
Margaret Hodel and her husband Richard had always received excellent care from their primary care doctor, Kathleen A. Waite, MD. So when Dr. Waite told them…
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Split Liver Transplant Saves Two Lives with One Donor Liver
Every year in the United States, thousands of people die while waiting for a liver transplant. A split liver transplant could help reduce these numbers by…
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Giving Back After a Speedy Liver Transplant at Duke
When 48-year-old Michelle Ngom woke up with a headache, fever, and nausea, she called in sick to her job as a manager at Goodwill Industries. Fearing she might…
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Liver Transplant Saves Baby with a Rare Disorder
Children younger than age one rarely have liver transplant surgery, which can be especially complex and risky in infants. But the parents of four-month-old…
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Full of Life After Double Lung Transplant Surgery
Karen McLeod radiates energy and is quick to laugh. But just one year ago, her situation was drastically different. Frequently hospitalized because of advanced…
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Big Ambitions After a Second Double Lung Transplant at Duke
Finishing a 60-mile endurance march is a major accomplishment for anyone. It is particularly impressive for 49-year-old Sara Kominsky, who completed the event…
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Feeling Grateful After a Double Lung Transplant at Duke
Rodney White was no stranger to an active life. A former athlete, the 53-year-old enjoyed regular visits to the gym and mowing his lawn. So when a routine…
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Duke Uses Custom-Printed Bones to Help People Walk After Trauma
What once might have seemed like science fiction is now a common procedure at Duke -- replacing damaged or diseased ankle bones with 3D printed replicas. In…
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Hope Restored After Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Surgery
After suffering a serious fall in his hometown of Pikeville, NC, David Long was told he may never walk again. With shattered bones and damaged cartilage in…
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Does More Screen Time Put Your Child’s Eyes at Risk?
For many students this fall, going back to school means more time in front of a computer. But what are the effects of increased screen time on your child’s…
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Why Children Should Wear Face Masks
Face masks are not just for adults. To help limit the spread of COVID-19, most children can wear a mask in public, as long as they are taught to do so in an…
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Is Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) Right for You?
Droopy, sagging upper eyelids and bags under the eyes can be natural parts of the aging process, but they can also negatively affect your self-confidence and…
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