Dr. Zibari is part of the John C. McDonald Transplant Center, and discusses liver transplantation. The liver is the largest organ, but also is unique in that if resected, it can grow back to the original size. Dr. Zibari talks about what causes Liver Lesions, and the different treatment options that are available.

Dr. Rozeman talks about how the last 10 have really advanced Cardiovascular Care, and the outcomes of Cardiovascular diseases. He says newer medicines, like the weight loss drugs have really made major improvements in health. Not only is it helping people lose weight, but it’s also helping bring down the diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol numbers. Those advances are making a big difference in extending life, keeping people out of the hospital, and the assisted living facilities. Dr. Rozeman also says with AI, he thinks the future is very bright, and even more improvements are coming.

Mobility City provides walkers, wheelchairs, and much more as they try to help young and old navigate movement. Whether it’s an electric scooter, a walker, or a wheelchair, one size does NOT fit all, in fact, you need to be measured for a chair or a lift, and make sure the device is measured for your size. There are lots of devices and pieces of equipment that can help a person get around after a surgery, trauma, or aging. You can rent or own and Jeff talks about all of the options.

As we age, our eyesight changes. For some people items in the distance seem out of focus, for others, it’s harder to read and see the letters on the computer screen, or on the page.

If we live long enough, all of us will develop cataracts in our eyes. Those cataracts can make it more difficult for you to see, especially driving at night. Dr. Chrisopher Shelby, and Dr. Wyche Coleman, III can answer your questions. Why do some people develop cataracts earlier than others? What are the treatment options, and when is it time to see your doctor and have your cataracts removed? Since there are so many options, how do you know which one is right for you? These questions and more are answered by The Cataract Surgeons.

All of us experience stress in our lives, but there are times every day stress becomes an Anxiety Disorder. What are the symptoms, what causes Anxiety Disorders, and what can be done to help? Dr. Suresh Sabbenahalli from Brentwood Hospital will explain the difference between the stress we all feel, and Anxiety Disorder. Treatment options are available and Dr. Sabbenahalli will explain those as well.

Dr. James Barnes, bariatric surgeon with the Highland Clinic, joins Healthline 3 to discuss advances in bariatric surgery. Dr Barnes further discusses how the surgery and GLP-1 drugs can work together to help obese Americans reach their desired weight.

Dr. John Mays, orthopedic surgeon with Willis-Knighton Bossier Orthopedics, joins Healthline 3 to discuss advances in hip and knee replacement surgery. These advances allow some patients to return home the same day and begin walking almost immediately following the procedure.

On Healthline 3, news anchor Shannon Brinias spoke with Jeff Jarjoura of Mobility City of Shreveport, 1820 E. 70th Street, about various types of mobility scooters and features that might make them right for a client. He discussed the ways in which someone can see if a scooter is covered by their medical insurance, and why certain models might or might not be covered. For information on your mobility needs, call their showroom at (318) 399-7400 or look them up at www.shreveportla.mobilitycity.com.