Patient Care Quitting Time: Helping a Loved One Stop Smoking By Lori Barrette Nov. 19, 2015 Despite declining tobacco use, 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. still smoke. About one-third of them try to quit each year but only 4 to 7 percent will succeed without help from medications or the people ...
Patient Care Urgent Care: Is it the Right Call? By Lori Barrette Nov. 18, 2015 The late-Friday-afternoon fever. The peculiar rash that breaks out on the weekend. The after-hours ear ache that won’t ease up. Should you call your doctor? Visit an urgent care center? Head to the ...
Patient Care Myth Buster: Get the Facts on Urinary Incontinence By Lori Barrette Nov. 4, 2015 Urinary incontinence affects more than 25 million people in the U.S. But, while adult diaper sales outpace that of baby diapers, it's rarely discussed. UR Medicine expert Dr. Gunhilde Buchsbaum ...
Patient Care Open Enrollment: 7 Steps to Success By Lori Barrette Nov. 3, 2015 If you’re employed and your benefits package includes health insurance, you’re likely smack dab in the middle of the season known as Open Enrollment. UR Benefits expert Scott Latshaw offers tips to ...
Patient Care Lunch Break: Healthy Alternatives to Deli Meats By Lori Barrette Nov. 2, 2015 While many of us enjoy deli meats in a sandwich every day, eating less processed meat may have cancer-risk reducing benefits. Oncology dietitians Joanna Lipp and Sue Czap share a few ideas for ...
Patient Care Shedding Light on Lupus By Lori Barrette Oct. 27, 2015 Lupus is a challenging disease that requires a lifetime of management. UR Medicine Lupus Clinic Director Dr. Jennifer Anolik answers five questions to help you learn more about lupus.
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 ...
