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Breast Health Day: Dispelling Mammogram Myths Breast Health Day: Dispelling Mammogram Myths Patient Care

Breast Health Day: Dispelling Mammogram Myths

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Aug. 29, 2014
Mammograms are the gold standard for detecting breast cancer. But they can be uncomfortable, and women may avoid them out of fear of what they may reveal. Dr. Avice O’Connell, director of Women’s ...
Is a Check-Up on Your Back-to-School List? Is a Check-Up on Your Back-to-School List? Patient Care

Is a Check-Up on Your Back-to-School List?

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Aug. 25, 2014
As parents prepare their children for a new school year, it's a good time to check with the pediatrician to see if it’s time for an annual physical, or well-child visit. UR Medicine pediatrician Dr. ...
Daily Aspirin: Worth the Risks? Daily Aspirin: Worth the Risks? Patient Care

Daily Aspirin: Worth the Risks?

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Aug. 18, 2014
Taking a daily aspirin is touted as a simple way to stave off a heart attack or stroke. Yet, a recent study found that many doctors don’t recommend it to patients who might benefit. UR Medicine’s Dr. ...
Anxiety: Worried About It? Anxiety: Worried About It? Patient Care

Anxiety: Worried About It?

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Aug. 1, 2014
Worried about how much you worry? Everyone feels anxious from time to time. UR Medicine behavioral health expert Dr. Michael Privitera offers insight on anxiety and when it rises to the level of a ...