Nov 1, 2024 | Body, Research
How does the physical and mental health of LSU student-athletes evolve when their playing careers are over? And how could that information benefit the health of not only current and former student-athletes but the larger population as well? Those are the questions...
Aug 29, 2024 | Patient Stories
Brandi Woods leads a busy life. Two careers keep her constantly on the move and often traveling. But as someone with sickle cell disease, that kind of non-stop lifestyle can take a toll. Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that affects the shape of Brandi’s red...
Jun 19, 2024 | Body, Research
You might not know what sepsis is, but its impact is incredibly deadly. One in three patients who die in a hospital bed had sepsis during their hospitalization, and it’s the leading reason why a patient is admitted to the hospital or readmitted due to complications...
Jun 19, 2024 | Body, Research
Going to the emergency room can be a stressful experience. There are a lot of unknowns, such as how long the wait might be or figuring out what’s really making you feel bad. For Terri White, going to the emergency room at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center...
May 20, 2024 | Body, Research
The ongoing fight against cancer is first and foremost about providing the best treatment to patients so they can have a long and healthy life. At Our Lady of the Lake Health and through Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute, a big part of that fight is through...
