Esketamine: What is It & How Can It Treat Depression?
For patients experiencing treatment-resistant depression, a relatively new medication has been highly effective in studies to treat depression. Esketamine is a form of the chemical compound ketamine, which has been used in general anesthesia for decades. It is believed to act by blocking certain nerve pathways in the brain that are involved in depression. By […]
How To Safely View The Total Solar Eclipse
By Christian Hester, MD Baptist Health Eye & Surgery Center Anticipation is building around the total solar eclipse set to cross North America, including a large swath of Arkansas, on Monday, April 8. So, what should you know in order to protect yourself and loved ones eager to watch the spectacle? The path of totality […]
Last-Minute Marathon Tips For Race Day
By Jeremy Ray, Fitness Coordinator Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock & Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute Marathon day is quickly approaching and if you plan to join, you’re already more than halfway through your training. Whether this is your first one or 10th one, I want to give advice for before, during and after the race […]
Baptist Health Offers Specialized Pelvic Floor Therapy for Dysfunction & Pain
Baptist Health is now offering pelvic floor therapy at two locations: Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute-Little Rock and Baptist Health Therapy Center-North Little Rock. Pelvic floor therapy is specialized therapy to treat conditions related to sexual, bowel and bladder dysfunction, and conditions related to pelvic health. These areas include the back, hips, diaphragm and pelvic floor. […]
When is Home Health Right for You or a Loved One?
Seeking assistance for health matters can be difficult, especially if it means giving up freedoms that a person is accustomed to. Home health offers the convenience and comfort of receiving care in a person’s home while allowing them to maintain some of their independence. Additionally, it can be a more cost-effective option for many people […]
What You Need to Know About Monkeypox
Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by the monkeypox virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) are closely monitoring an outbreak of monkeypox that has spread across several countries, including the U.S. Cases of the virus have been confirmed in Arkansas, so it’s important to be proactive […]