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What is Aphasia?  What is Aphasia?  Patient Care

What is Aphasia?

  • By Gianluca D'Elia
  • Apr. 8, 2022
A disruption of language that typically results from damage to certain areas of the brain, aphasia affects more than 2.5 million people in the U.S.
What is Alopecia? What is Alopecia? Patient Care

What is Alopecia?

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Mar. 30, 2022
You may not have heard of alopecia, but it is likely that we all know someone who suffers from this condition, which includes all forms of hair loss. Dermatologist Mary Gail Mercurio answers common ...
Colds and Flu: Do You Need Antibiotics? Colds and Flu: Do You Need Antibiotics? Patient Care

Colds and Flu: Do You Need Antibiotics?

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Jan. 5, 2022
COVID-19 has significantly changed the way we consider even minor coughs and cold-like symptoms. UR Medicine Primary Care's Dr. Michael Gavin offers advice on what to look for, when to call to your ...
5 Skin-Smart Tips for Summer 5 Skin-Smart Tips for Summer Patient Care

5 Skin-Smart Tips for Summer

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Aug. 8, 2019
Sunny summer days can be glorious and a few simple steps can help you enjoy them while reducing the risk of damaging your skin. UR Medicine Dermatologist Dr. Mara Weinstein shares tips to help ...
Could Your Snore Mean Something More? Could Your Snore Mean Something More? Patient Care

Could Your Snore Mean Something More?

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Mar. 7, 2019
There’s a difference between making sounds in your sleep, and being a sound sleeper. When snoring is a sign of sleep apnea, that difference may have serious health implications. Learn more about ...