OSF HealthCare Medical Minute

What’s the difference between hyperthyroid and hypothyroid?

Your thyroid regulates your metabolism, and some people can have a thyroid that’s too active or not active enough.

In this week’s OSF HealthCare Medical Minute, Dr. Sameer Ansar, endocrinologist, tells us the difference between hyperthyroid and hypothyroid, the symptoms you can experience and how it is easily treated.

When it comes to stroke, every second counts.

OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center is Rockford’s first and longest certified comprehensive stroke center.

In this edition of OSF HealthCare Medical Minute, Dr. Vikas Gupta, Endovascular Neurosurgeon at OSF Saint Anthony, talks about medical advances in acute ischemic stroke treatment being done right here in Rockford.

Learn more about the team leading the way in neurosurgery care in Rockford.

Did you know that even sparklers can burn higher than 1800 degrees Fahrenheit?

Sparklers tend to be a kid favorite in the summer, but the excessive burn temperature can lead to serious burns.

In this week’s OSF HealthCare Medical Minute, Dr. Stathis Poulakidas, Medical Director of the OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center Burn Unit, discusses firework safety to keep you and your family safe this summer.