Patient Care Myth Buster: The Truth About Clinical Trials By Lori Barrette Sep. 1, 2016 Whether it’s a new drug, medical device, or behavioral intervention, careful testing is needed to ensure health innovations are safe and effective. UR research expert Dr. Carrie Dykes shares facts ...
Patient Care Shifting to a School-Time Sleep Schedule By Lori Barrette Aug. 24, 2016 It’s time for kids to snap out of their summer sleep schedule so they’ll be well rested and ready to succeed in the classroom. UR Medicine pediatric sleep expert Dr. Heidi Connolly offers advice for ...
Patient Care Back to School: 5 Tips for a Healthy Year By Lori Barrette Aug. 15, 2016 With a new school year upon us, Pediatrician Dr. Ed Lewis offers advice for parents aimed at keeping kids healthy and safe.
Patient Care Quenching the Discomfort of Dry Mouth By Lori Barrette Jul. 26, 2016 More than 50 percent of older adults are likely to experience the discomfort of dry mouth. Oral health expert Dr. Adina Jucan provides facts on what causes the condition and steps you can take to ...
Patient Care When Summer Heat Takes Your Breath Away By Lori Barrette Jul. 22, 2016 Sunny, sticky days surely make you sweat, but they can also hamper breathing—especially for children and seniors. UR Medicine Urgent Care’s Dr. Michael Kamali explains how ozone levels can be ...
Patient Care Kids Get Arthritis Too: 7 Signs of Juvenile Arthritis By Lori Barrette Jul. 22, 2016 Most people associate arthritis with aging. Few are aware that this disease and its characteristic stiff, swollen joints, also occurs in children. UR Medicine pediatric rheumatologist Dr. Homaira ...
Patient Care Keep Cool: Hot-Weather Tips for Pregnant Women By Lori Barrette Jul. 14, 2016 Extreme heat can be more than uncomfortable for pregnant women—it can also trigger some health issues. UR Medicine high-risk pregnancy expert Dr. Loralei Thornburg offers advice for keeping cool and ...
Patient Care Healthy Eating: 6 Tips for Travelers By Lori Barrette Jun. 30, 2016 Vacation is often a time to escape reality, abandon routines and indulge in things we enjoy. UR Medicine registered dietitian Mary Johnson offers advice to help fuel your fun without fretting over ...
Patient Care DIY Teeth Whitening: Too Good to Be True? By Lori Barrette Jun. 20, 2016 From wedding dresses to recipes and beyond, anyone can post or “pin” ideas they have to the popular website Pinterest—including health tips. Dr. Hans Malmstrom explains why some of the do-it-yourself ...
Patient Care Salt Savvy: What is in Your Food? By Lori Barrette Jun. 7, 2016 If you’re quick to add a dash of salt to your plate, you could be increasing your risk of heart disease. UR Medicine Cardiologist Dr. John Bisognano says new FDA-proposed guidelines may help people ...
