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UCHealth says alcohol-related liver disease now accounts for about 45% of its liver transplants, a pandemic-era rise with women disproportionately affected; doctors stress that early detection and reducing or quitting drinking can reverse some liver damage, highlighted by patient stories and concerns ahead of Dry January and the Super Bowl.
Josh Meyer from Boulder, Colorado, underwent amputations after the flu led to life-threatening sepsis, resulting in the loss of both his legs and the use of both hands. His flu developed into streptococcus, pneumonia, and sepsis, attacking his heart, lungs, and kidneys. Meyer credits UCHealth doctors for saving his life and expresses gratitude for the public's support. He emphasizes the importance of seeking professional help when sick and looks forward to adapting to his new normal, including returning to fly fishing.
UCHealth becomes one of the first hospitals in the nation to offer pulsed field ablation, a non-thermal treatment for atrial fibrillation (A-fib), with a Frederick man being the first patient to undergo the procedure. A-fib, an abnormal heartbeat, affects millions of Americans and is a leading cause of stroke. The new method uses electric pulses to isolate pulmonary veins, aiming to reduce collateral damage compared to traditional thermal ablation procedures. Patients report feeling better mere days after the procedure, and the FDA has approved two pulsed field ablation systems, with UCHealth using the Medtronic PulseSelect system.