by Sutter Health | Jan 25, 2023
By Melissa Fuson, Vitals contributor Doctors have prescribed low-dose aspirin to prevent heart attacks and strokes for decades. But new recommendations released earlier this year by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force show little to no benefit to taking aspirin...
by Sutter Health | Dec 6, 2022
By Lara Azar, Vitals contributor Brian White was building furniture at a Berkeley workshop one moment and was the subject of a frantic 911 call the next. Less than 30 minutes later, the stroke victim was being evaluated by a dedicated team at Alta Bates Summit Medical...
by Sutter Health | May 5, 2022
By Sierra Bailey, RN, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Article and photos courtesy of Samuel Merritt University and SMU News On the nights and weekends I’m on call, I don’t venture much beyond my home. Even grocery shopping is tricky. When I get a page, I have just 30...
