by Emily Volk San Antonio | Dec 12, 2018 | Emily Volk San Antonio, Medicine, Pathology, Uncategorized
Staying on top of your health sounds like a very simple task. However, when life throws obstacles in your way, this can become a task that falls to the wayside. Finding time to take care of our own health can be extremely difficult when we are busy tending to the...
by Emily Volk San Antonio | Aug 17, 2018 | Artifical Intelligence, Emily Volk San Antonio, Pathology, Women's Health
Machine learning and other forms of artificial intelligence are slowly creeping their way into the healthcare industry. While some people may be hesitant at first to embrace such drastic change, the promises in terms of accuracy and efficiency this change will bring...
by Emily Volk San Antonio | Aug 1, 2018 | Emily Volk San Antonio, Pathology, Uncategorized, Women's Health
Aside from skin, breast cancer is among the most notorious forms of cancer in women. According to Breastcancer.org, in the United States, roughly 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. With so many diagnoses, it’s important to remain...
by Emily Volk San Antonio | Jul 10, 2018 | Emily Volk San Antonio, Pathology, Women's Health
As a woman, you often hear about the importance of maintaining your health, and some of the screenings that coincide with doing so. The information may seem overwhelming at times, and it can get confusing trying to keeping track of what you need to do next. This...
by Emily Volk San Antonio | Jul 2, 2018 | Emily Volk San Antonio, Pathology
There is an abundance of medical jargon that gets thrown about around patients. These technical terms often don’t do much more than confuse patients, which can result in more tension because of the uncertainty. This adds an extra layer to my job, as finding the most...
by Emily Volk San Antonio | Jun 6, 2018 | Emily Volk San Antonio, Pathology
Getting your first pap smear can seem a bit daunting and intimidating. We’ve all heard the horror stories: cold clamps, untimely menstruation, long waits for an appointment…but let’s take a step back first so you can ensure you’re doing the prep you need for...