Patient Care HPV Vaccine Now May Be a Life-Saver Later By Lori Barrette Jan. 26, 2018 Since the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was introduced in 2006, studies have shown a decrease in HPV infections among teenage girls. However, some parents are still reluctant to have their teens ...
Patient Care 5 Tips for Getting Through the Flu By Lori Barrette Jan. 23, 2018 The best protection from the flu is the annual vaccine. Whether you got the flu in spite of getting the vaccine, or you skipped your flu shot and are now under the weather, UR Medicine's Dr. Michael ...
Patient Care Lead Poisoning: Is Your Child At Risk? By Lori Barrette Jan. 15, 2018 If you and your family live in an older home, your child could be at risk for lead poisoning—and there is no cure for this serious condition. The good news is that lead poisoning is preventable. ...
Patient Care Resolve to Succeed: How to Make Changes That Last By Lori Barrette Jan. 5, 2018 Will this be the year you stick to your resolutions and make some positive changes? Some data show that 80 percent of those who make New Year’s resolutions abandon their plans by mid-February. ...
Patient Care Kids and Weight: What Not to Say By Lori Barrette Dec. 20, 2017 Their intentions may be good but, far too often, the way people talk, think and act about obesity—especially around kids—can fuel weight stigma. Golisano Children's Hospital pediatrician Dr. Stephen ...
Patient Care Caring for the Caregiver: Tips to Help Reduce Stress By Lori Barrette Dec. 7, 2017 Caring for a person who has cancer or another serious illness can be extremely stressful. Wilmot Cancer Institute Social Worker Sandra Sabatka shares tips to help caregivers reduce their stress and ...
Patient Care Not Just for Kids: Adults Need Vaccines, Too By Lori Barrette Nov. 27, 2017 You may know all about recommended vaccines that can help children stay healthy and prevent disease from spreading, but are you up on the vaccination schedule for adults? Community health expert Dr. ...
Patient Care Blood Pressure Stats: Why Your Numbers Count By Lori Barrette Nov. 21, 2017 About half of all Americans have above-normal blood pressure, whether they know it or not. This quiet, pervasive condition can have a devastating effect on our bodies. UR Medicine cardiologist Dr. ...
Patient Care A Day for Quitters: Great American Smokeout By Lori Barrette Nov. 13, 2017 Quit smoking—even for one day—and you will take an important step toward a healthier life, one that can reduce your risk for cancer as well as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. The American ...
Patient Care Keeping the 'Treat' in Trick-or-Treating By Lori Barrette Oct. 27, 2017 Halloween is an exciting time for many children and trick-or-treating is a staple of the fall season. Golisano Children's Hospital pediatrician Dr. Stephen Cook offers advice for avoiding the ...
