Patient Care Is it a Cold or an Allergy? By Lori Barrette Mar. 21, 2023 That first sneeze and sniffle prompts you to reach for a tissue. The second and third—perhaps fourth and fifth—may send you to the medicine chest for relief. But, is it a cold? Or is it a spring ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Patient Care Can Hot Dogs be Part of a Healthy Summer? By URMC Communications Aug. 5, 2019 The summer season of barbecues and vacations can be a good time to try and break the cycle of restriction or indulgence. Registered Dietitian Jill Chodak, from UR Medicineâs Center for Community ...
Patient Care Fewer Smoke Cigarettes, though Nicotine Use is Up By URMC Communications Jul. 23, 2019 Despite a significant drop in smoking, nicotine use is surging as more people turn to e-cigs and other devices, often with the mistaken impression that they eliminate smoking's health risks. Tobacco ...
Patient Care Biking to Work? Tips for Your Two-Wheel Commute By Lori Barrette May. 8, 2019 Pedaling to your workplace provides plenty of perks. In addition to health benefits, biking also allows you to explore your community, save time and money, and help the environment. Certified ...
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 ...
Patient Care Ever Wonder What Your Doctor Types in Your Chart? By Lori Barrette Feb. 25, 2019 A new option called OpenNotes may let you peek into your medical chart and read your doctor's notes after an appointment. UR Medicine's Dr. Lauren Bruckner, medical director of patient engagement, ...
Patient Care Grains of Truth: Getting the Goods on Gluten By Lori Barrette Feb. 6, 2019 Though people have been eating wheat for thousands of years, one third of American adults now shun foods containing wheat in an effort to avoid gluten. But is it worthy of a tainted reputation? UR ...
