Know the Risks of High Blood Pressure 

Know the Risks of High Blood Pressure 

High blood pressure (HBP or hypertension) can be dangerous. When left untreated, this condition can cause heart failure, stroke, heart disease, and other medical problems. However, understanding the risks of high blood pressure can help you develop healthier habits...
Six Questions with Dr. Erica Martin: Pathologist

Six Questions with Dr. Erica Martin: Pathologist

Dr. Erica Martin has been with our team at the South Bend Medical Foundation since 2015. By the American Board of Pathology, she is board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and Cytopathology. She is a crucial part of our team, and we were able to sit down...
Preparing for a Thyroid Biopsy 

Preparing for a Thyroid Biopsy 

Did you know that the thyroid gland helps the body use energy, stay warm, and keep the body, muscles, and other organs working? The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower front of the neck and its function is to make hormones that are secreted...
Choosing a Pathology Laboratory: 3 Key Features

Choosing a Pathology Laboratory: 3 Key Features

Pathology labs are important organizations which help doctors identify and diagnose diseases and other medical issues. These labs are committed to the study of disease and can help doctors pursue the course of treatment patients need to...
What is a Liver Biopsy and Why Is It Important?

What is a Liver Biopsy and Why Is It Important?

The liver is an organ that is an important part of our anatomy and how our bodies function. Within its role as an accessory of the digestive system, the liver produces a fluid called bile, which helps break down fat, but it’s also thought to be responsible for up to...
Bone Marrow Biopsy: What is it and What Can it Identify?

Bone Marrow Biopsy: What is it and What Can it Identify?

There is a long list of medical procedures; each plays a vital role in diagnosing and treating diseases from the common cold to cancers. But while each of these procedures is important for us in the medical community, the everyday person may not understand what every...