Patient Care Halloween Safety: Protect Kids from Ghouls, Goblins and Other Spooky Hazards By Lori Barrette Oct. 26, 2015 Whether it’s dressing up as their favorite character or the feeling of being spooked, Halloween is an exciting time for kids. UR Medicine pediatrician Dr. Elizabeth Murray shares some important tips ...
Patient Care Dietary Supplements: Buyer Beware By Lori Barrette Oct. 14, 2015 While the health benefits of taking supplements have long been a topic of debate, a new study says they’re to blame for an estimated 23,000 trips to the emergency department every year. UR Medicine ...
Patient Care Breast Density: What Women Should Know By Lori Barrette Oct. 12, 2015 Especially during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you may hear the term "dense breasts" in the media and you may wonder what it means and if it's something you should worry about. Dr. Avice O'Connell, ...
Patient Care Myth Buster: The Truth About Midwives By Lori Barrette Oct. 8, 2015 While the profession of midwifery has evolved with modern health care, misperceptions persist based on centuries-old images or misunderstandings. UR Medicine certified nurse midwife Michele Burtner ...
Patient Care Tips for Tackling Tiredness By Lori Barrette Sep. 28, 2015 Fatigue is a common problem for many people and a common reason for seeing a doctor. UR Medicine Primary Care’s Dr. Laura Gift shares tactics for tackling five common energy-sapping culprits.
Patient Care 5 Lifestyle Tips for Lowering Prostate Cancer Risk By Ruth Harper-Rhode Sep. 25, 2015 In the U.S., more than 333,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. Some risk factors for prostate cancer—such as your family history or your race—can’t be controlled, but some lifestyle ...
Patient Care Head Lice: Scratching Below the Surface By Lori Barrette Aug. 25, 2015 If the mere mention of head lice gets you scratching your head, perhaps a dose of facts will ease your fears. UR Medicine Dermatologist Dr. Mary Gail Mercurio explains what it is, how to find it, and ...
Patient Care Back to Campus: Tips for Returning to College After a Cancer Diagnosis By Lori Barrette Aug. 24, 2015 Getting back into college in the fall is an adjustment for any student. For those who have had a cancer diagnosis, returning to class can be especially difficult. Wilmot Cancer Institute’s ...
Patient Care Perilous Play: How Safe are Trampolines? By Lori Barrette Aug. 11, 2015 Trampolines may be popular and fun but, before you jump to conclusions and put one in your backyard, be sure you understand their risks. UR Medicine pediatric orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Christopher Cook ...
Patient Care Staying Healthy After Cancer By Lori Barrette Aug. 4, 2015 You did it—you’ve come through treatment and now are cancer-free! What can you do now to support your good health? UR Medicine oncology nurse Alicia Coffin offers this advice.
