Barbara Morse Silva

North Providence

Health Anchor and Reporter at WJAR-TV (Cranston, RI)

Hard working journalist @NBC10 @SNEABJ Past pres @nabj member. Noon Anchor/Healthcheck reports @ 530pm. Mom! Aspiring novelist. Sports fan! Tweets r mine

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Brown University study explores MDMA therapy for veterans with PTSD and alcohol issues

May 13, 2024 | turnto10.com | Barbara Morse Silva

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Local mom saved by blood donors urges others to give the gift of life

May 10, 2024 | turnto10.com | Barbara Morse Silva

(WJAR) — As we prepare to celebrate moms this Mother's Day, a local woman is asking for what she considers the best gift of all-- for anyone who reads this story to consider becoming a blood donor. Becca Elshanawany suffered a life threatening complication during child birth. Blood donors saved her life. "It's a very rare complication that happens. They can't predict it. I had a totally healthy pregnancy," said Elshanawany.
Coloring book promotes awareness of kids with Austism Spectrum Disorder

May 9, 2024 | turnto10.com | Barbara Morse Silva

Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD, affects one in 36 kids. For the child and family, it's about getting the services needed. For the community, it's about understanding and acceptance. There are 21 of them in seven states, including Massachusetts and Rhode Island. "We work with children that have been diagnosed with autism," said Bennett Schlesinger, Regional Manager of the three centers in Rhode Island. "I oversee everything clinical," said Alessandra Widmann, the Clinical Director.
Rhode Island doctor highlights impacts of uncontrolled severe hypertension

May 8, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Barbara Morse Silva

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Rhode Island doctor highlights impacts of uncontrolled severe hypertension

May 8, 2024 | turnto10.com | Barbara Morse Silva

"It is known that only about one out of four adults with hypertension have it under control," said Dr. Junyang Lou, an interventional cardiologist who is affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital, who sees and treats patients at Kent Hospital in Warwick. The numbers are sobering. "Over half of those with uncontrolled hypertension have severe hypertension," said Lou. There's one more statistic you should know.
New study links burn pits to higher respiratory and cardiovascular disease in veterans

May 7, 2024 | turnto10.com | Barbara Morse Silva

New research is showing a clearer cause and effect for many veterans. Researchers from Brown University and the Providence Veterans Affairs looked at burn pits. Burn pits were largely disbanded in 2010, but scientists said they are now just starting to look at the long-term health ramifications of those exposed. Burn pits were largely disbanded in 2010, but scientists said they are now just starting to look at the long-term health ramifications of those exposed.
'Gentle Touch' therapies may help stop nail biting and other repetitive behaviors

May 6, 2024 | turnto10.com | Barbara Morse Silva

by BARBARA MORSE, NBC 10 NEWSMon, May 6th 2024 at 5:30 PMUpdated Mon, May 6th 2024 at 5:48 PM0 seconds of 0 secondsVolume 90% A person fidgeting with their hands. (FILE)"This group of behaviors affects about 5% of the world population," said Dr. Tiffany Libby, a dermatologist at Brown Dermatology. That's about 380 million people. 0 seconds of 0 secondsVolume 90% Dr. Tiffany Libby, a dermatologist at Brown Dermatology, spoke with NBC 10's Barbara Morse.
Hasbro Children's Hospital pediatrician named top doctor

May 2, 2024 | turnto10.com | Barbara Morse Silva

It's an old saying, but it rings true for many who make the practice of medicine their life. Of the seven pediatricians named tops in this field in this months' RI Monthly, three of them work in the pediatric primary care clinic at Hasbro Children's Hospital. This clinic features 12 pediatricians who see nearly 24,000 visits a year. One of them is Dr. Chandan Lakhiani, who has been there for 27 years. Dr. Chandan Lakhiani spoke with NBC 10's Barbara Morse.
Top internal medicine doctor preaches the importance of self-care

May 1, 2024 | turnto10.com | Barbara Morse Silva

For more than 25 years, Dr. Tony Wu has been part of the primary care team at Brown Physicians. "My focus in my practice is primary care for men," said Wu, who was recently named one of five top Internal Medicine specialists in the May issue of Rhode Island Monthly. Many of his male patients, he said, need a little nudge, usually from their significant other, to see him. For more than 25 years, Dr. Tony Wu has been part of the primary care team at Brown Physicians.
May is Mental Health Month kicks off at Rhode Island Statehouse

May 1, 2024 | turnto10.com | Barbara Morse Silva

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The annual event highlights the importance of our mental health, timely access to behavioral healthcare services, and supporting those in recovery. And while we're making strides, those in the field admit there's so much more to do. "Quite frankly, funding is necessary. We are underfunding our Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates compared to Connecticut and Massachusetts," said Eve Condon with Newport Mental Health, one of the participants in the kick off.