As I was going through the drive-thru for lunch the other day, I couldn’t help but struggle to communicate with the attendant. After several attempts, I assumed my double cheeseburger with no onions and a side of fries was successfully ordered. Read More »
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BBRRR It is Still Cold Out There: Watch Out For Frostbite
With the exceptionally cold weather upon us, frostbite is a distinct threat to all of us. I was sledding with two of my granddaughters recently and after about an hour or so, the youngest, who is 8 years old, said that her hands and feet were beginning to burn. Read More »
Antibiotics: Friend and Foe
Antibiotics are considered one of the greatest medical advances ever. Prior to antibiotics, a person could die from strep throat or an infected wound. Today, it is hard to imagine that. However, many people think antibiotics are the solution to all illnesses, which has led patients to inappropriately seek antibiotics and physicians to inappropriately prescribe antibiotics. Read More »
Tips for Communicating With Your Health Care Team
When diagnosed with a long-term illness, your health care team is made up of specialty-trained people helping you understand and cope with your diagnosis. Each person on the team has special skills that you may need. They are there to help you learn more about cancer. Read More »
Why Take Two? Is Two Really Better Than One?
I recently had a patient diagnosed with a permanent hearing loss in both ears. While discussing the various hearing aid options, he brought up a great question, “Do I really need two hearing aids? Won’t my hearing be improved even if I only get one hearing aid?”
For most individuals looking to pursue hearing aids, the simple answer to this question is two hearing aids are better than one. Read More »
The Truth About Strep Throat
There are many myths surrounding strep throat. For instance…
Sore throat and fever—must be strep throat, right?
Your doctor can tell just by looking whether it is strep throat or not.
You need antibiotics to get rid of the sore throat. Read More »
