Blum Center Program: High Cholesterol
Linda Hemphill, MD, discusses the role of high cholesterol in heart attack and stroke, as well as ways to manage cholesterol levels.
VideoSep | 10 | 2021
In this Massachusetts General Hospital Blum Center presentation from September 10, 2021, learn the challenges that many families face when dealing with childhood obesity from Vibha Singhal, MD, MBBS, director of the Pediatric Program in the Mass General Weight Center and provider in Pediatric Endocrinology. She shares insights and tips on how to manage childhood obesity.
Linda Hemphill, MD, discusses the role of high cholesterol in heart attack and stroke, as well as ways to manage cholesterol levels.
Giovanna Manzano, MD, reviews how multiple sclerosis (MS) impacts the nervous system, its common symptoms, treatment and management options, and lifestyle changes that can help mitigate disease activity.
Guardianship basics
Evangeline Galvez, MD presents resources to help plan a successful individualized transition to adult care. She discusses the differences between pediatric and adult care, suggested timelines, and what to consider when children transition to adult care.
When faced with challenging situations, learning how to adapt and overcome is an important skill. Aude Henin, PhD shares tips to help your child or teen cope with challenges or stressors and how you can help build a support system for your family to encourage a sense of resilience in children.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease seen in up to 1% of the United States population. Dr. Duncan Moore discusses the symptoms of this disease, how it affects patients and their families, the importance of early treatment, and advances in medication.
The Maxwell & Eleanor Blum Patient and Family Learning Center, commonly known as the Blum Center, is a relaxed and comfortable place for patients, families and friends to find accurate health information with help from trained staff.