Patient Care Got Rhythm? The Ins and Outs of Afib By Lori Barrette Jan. 28, 2016 Afib, or atrial fibrillation, is an irregular heart rhythm that can increase your chances of a devastating stroke or damage to the heart. UR Medicine electrophysiologist Dr. Parag Patel explains how ...
Patient Care 5 Steps to a Healthier New Year By Lori Barrette Dec. 30, 2015 A new year offers a fresh start for committing to take good care of our health. UR Medicine experts share some simple tips for a healthier, happier year.
Patient Care Get Your Holiday Meal on the 'Nice' List By Lori Barrette Dec. 15, 2015 Holidays are a time to indulge a bit, but keep in mind even during this time of year, incorporating more plant-based food into your diet can have many benefits. UR Medicine dietitian Joanna Lipp says ...
Patient Care Mammograms: Facts on 'False Positives' By Lori Barrette Dec. 14, 2015 Ten to 16 percent of women who get screening mammograms are called back for additional testing. Though few of them will end up having cancer, callbacks can cause anxiety, even when they result in a ...
Patient Care Tips for Traveling During Cancer Treatment By Lori Barrette Dec. 7, 2015 Nearly 100 million Americans travel during the holiday season. If you’re usually among them but are having second thoughts because you’re being treated for cancer, don’t cancel your plans yet. A trip ...
Patient Care Give Bad Breath the Brush-Off By Lori Barrette Nov. 24, 2015 What’s lurking behind that bad breath? And could it be a sign of a bigger health problem? Dental expert Dr. Jack Caton offers facts on the causes of halitosis—the medical name for bad breath—and what ...
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 ...
