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A Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant
Considering a career as a medical assistant and want a better idea what the day-to-day responsibilities look like? Christine Edwards has done it for seven…
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Two Medical Treatments for Reducing Fat in Problem Areas
You diet. You exercise. You do everything you can to live an active and healthy life, but you still have fat in those ‘problem areas.’ Those love handles…
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Do I Need to Go to the ER to Remove a Tick?
Coming home from an outdoor adventure and seeing a tick can be a scary thing. What's the best way to remove a tick, and when do you need to visit a doctor? Dr…
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A Flu Shot During Pregnancy Protects Baby, Too
There’s more than one good reason to get a flu shot while pregnant. Julie Shakib, D.O., M.P.H., assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Utah…
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Summer Fun Can Lead to More Summer Parasites
Pathology labs like ARUP see an increase in parasite cases during summertime. Hiking, swimming in pools, traveling and barbecuing are all common summer…
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What to Do About Your Child's Earwax
Is your child a wax factory? Earwax can be gross for parents to deal with, but it has its purposes. Dr. Cindy Gellner shares with us how to clean out a child's…
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A Night in the Life of an Emergency Room Physician
The night shift in the emergency department is anything but boring. From burns to cuts, and fever to heart attacks, ER physicians see it all. The most…
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Treatments for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
In the past, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and other bowel inflammation conditions were treated with a gradual medication regiment. Today there is a…
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A Story of Scientific Irreproducibility: Study Contradicts Belief that Cancer Prevents Alzheimer’s
It’s been estimated that up to half of scientific studies are irreproducible, they can’t be replicated, and this is a big problem. A new study illustrates a…
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Level 1 Trauma Experts: Your Life-saving Team
Level 1 trauma centers treat the most critical injuries that can happen: severe car accidents, falls from high places and other accidents with extreme…
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What Is PCOS and Do I Have It?
You have irregular periods and have done some research online. You may have come across some alarming articles on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). First…
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The Controversy Behind Naloxone and How One Utah Group Promotes Its Usage to Save Lives
Utah ranks fourth in the nation in deaths related to opioid overdoses. That equates to more than 10 Utahns dying each week from an overdose – and that rate is…
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Health Headlines and the Physician Perspective: Opioid Pain Medications
Opioid-based prescription pain medications are the third leading cause of death for Utah adults under 65 years of age. Given their dangers, should physicians…
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Three Most Common Ways a Cut Can Land You in the ER
Working with a knife is not the only way you can cut yourself. Emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen talks about the most common ways people suffer slices and…
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New Strategy to Consider for Treatment of Addiction
Emerging science in the study of addiction may fundamentally change the way we approach and treat addiction. University of Utah psychotherapist Eric L…
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Controlling Aging At A Microscopic Scale? A New Quality Control Pathway For Mitochondria
Mitochondria, tiny organelles within our cells, pack a big punch. They function as powerhouses that generate energy for the cell. Malfunctioning mitochondria…
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You Can’t Cast It: Pelvic Fracture Treatment
Would you know if you had a pelvic fracture? Commonly confused with a hip injury, a broken pelvis is seen in two primary populations: patients with…
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Time to Visit the Doctor for Your Child’s Chicken Pox?
While it is rare these days, some children still catch chicken pox. Will old-fashioned remedies like an oatmeal bath work? Or should you take her to the…
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Frustrating Epilepsy Case? Here Are Your Options
While medications are effective for many children with epilepsy, other kids are drug-resistant. After two failed medications, it may be time to look at other…
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Suspected Pediatric Appendicitis: When Should CT Scans Be Used?
Have you ever treated a child with abdominal pain that you suspected might be caused by appendicitis? It’s tempting to go straight to a CT scan, but such scans…
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Young Adults With Autism May Be More Likely to Succeed if Parents Have High Expectations
When parents of autistic teens have high expectations, they are more likely to have the skills they need to live independently, reports a study published in…
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Support and Resources for Later Life with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism effects people their entire lives. Yet most research about the autism spectrum focuses on childhood and adolescence then goes straight to geriatrics…
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What Should I Do If a Finger Gets Cut Off the Hand?
Our hands are one of the primary ways we interact with the world. We touch, feel, grab and grasp. It’s pretty common to get them hurt in a lot of different…
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ARUP Laboratories Medical Technologist
Are you the type of person who likes working with your hands, problem solving and is a bit of a science nerd? Have a favorite parasite? Then maybe a medical…
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Lawn Mower Accidents That Can Put You In the ER
Warm weather is coming and it’s time to get your yard ready for summer–but be careful using a lawn mower. Dr. Troy Madsen, emergency physician, joins us to…
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Am I Normal: My Partner is Suddenly Not Interested in Sex
Low sex drive is not uncommon in men, with 20 to 25 percent expressing having little interest for an extended period in the past year. But what about a sudden…
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Remove More Tattoo In Less Time With New Treatment
The picosecond laser is the most precise piece of laser technology available to dermatologists, capable of bursts as small as one-trillionth of a second. In…
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Drug Treatment Prevents Polyps In High-Risk Cancer Patients
A randomized clinical trail led by Huntsman Cancer Institute investigators finds that a combinatorial chemotherapy reduces precancerous polyps by 75 percent in…
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Mole Crowdsourcing to Detect Skin Cancer
Imagine this: during a skin self-exam you notice a growth or mole that looks suspicions but you aren’t sure. You take a picture of it with your phone using a…
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Autism, Health Care and Life Expectancy—What a New Study Reveals
A recent study shows the life expectancy for individuals with autism can be 10 to 30 years less than those without it. But why? It might have to do with…
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Catamenial Catastrophes: The Worst Things That Can Happen At the Start of Your Period
Some women just “feel a little different” around the beginning of their menstrual cycle. This is called a catamenial symptom. These symptoms can include…
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A Quest for a Cancer Vaccine
Just as our immune system kicks into gear to fight off the cold or flu, it can also mount a defense against cancer, but typically isn’t strong enough to defeat…
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Can You Get Tennis Elbow Without a Single Swing?
Believe it or not, a majority of people suffering from tennis elbow do not actually play tennis. It can actually be caused by any overuse of the arm, forearm…
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Do You Have a Difficult Child? Maybe It's Time to Call in Reinforcements
Some kids are easier than others. As a parent you want to feel like a parenting genius, but what do you do when your child is moody, stubborn, challenging…
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Naloxone: A Life-Saving Addition to Your First Aid Kit
If you or someone you know takes opioid-based pain medications or has a history with heroin abuse, a naloxone kit in the home can save their life. In many…
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How Laser Therapy Could Help Your Skin Troubles
Too much hair? Too little hair? Brown spots? Light spots? Wrinkles and fine lines? Dermatological laser therapy might be an answer to your skin problems. Your…
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Does Your Child Have Autism?
A child who doesn’t make eye contact; doesn’t smile when others smile. A child who doesn’t say “mama” or “dada” at 15 months. These behaviors may make parents…
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Watching Cat Videos Could Expand Your Life Expectancy
We know by now there is, unfortunately, no Fountain of Youth, but that doesn’t mean you can’t expand your life expectancy. A new medical study is suggesting…
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Five Tips for Family Caregivers of Advanced Cancer Patients
When you have a family member with advanced cancer, the final days can be very difficult, especially if you are also their caregiver. However, they can also be…
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PRK: The Other Laser Surgery Option for Your Eyes
When you think of corrective vision surgery, LASIK may be the first procedure that comes to mind, but did you realize there are other options available that…
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The Puberty Talk: What You Need to Know When Your Daughter is Becoming a Woman
Puberty is not only awkward for teens, but for parents too. Are you prepared to talk with your daughter about the changes in her body? In this episode, Dr…
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From the Frontlines: Four Wheeler Accidents in April
Believe it or not, April is the most common month for four- wheeler- and ATV- related injuries, with Easter weekend being the worst. Dr. Troy Madsen explain…
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Overwhelmed with Information on Colorectal Cancer Treatment? Talk to Your Doctor
Patients today have access to more information than ever before when it comes to our health. But with something as serious as colorectal cancer, no amount of…
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Heart Drug Could Be Basis for New Treatment Against Epstein Barr Virus, Herpes Viruses
Researchers have unexpectedly found that a drug that has been used for the past 50 years to treat heart failure and high blood pressure also inhibits infection…
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The Latest Techniques for Cornea Transplant Surgery
As scary as it might sound, cornea transplant surgery is actually very safe. Advances in the past 10 years have even allowed eye surgeons to shorten recovery…
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Poison Look-alikes: Dangerous Mimics Lurking in Your Home
Learn about some of the things you have in your home that kids can easily mistake for things that they eat and drink everyday. Sherrie Pace from Utah Poison…
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Understanding Uterine Anomalies
One in 20 women will have some kind of uterine abnormality. Most won’t realize they have the condition until there are complications with a pregnancy. On this…
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Game On! A Mother's Fight Against Colon Cancer
Carri Lyons was only 39 years old when she was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. And that wasn’t even her first cancer diagnosis. This is Carri's story about…
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How to Check for Tooth Decay in Toddlers
Tooth decay is the most common chronic children’s disease in the country—even more chronic than allergies. Over 40 percent of children will have tooth decay…
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Uterine Transplant Could Allow Women Born Without A Uterus to Carry Their Own Babies
One in 5,000 women is born without a uterus—a condition called MRKH syndrome—making it impossible to carry a child. This is usually diagnosed during the…
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Mind over Matter: How Mindfulness Training Can Overcome Pain Pill Addiction
Opioid addiction is one of the most difficult addictions to overcome, but a new approach may prove to help patients suffering from dependency. Through mental…
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Invaders in Our DNA: Ancient Viruses Help Fight Today’s Infections
It may be unsettling to realize, but roughly eight percent of our DNA is viral in origin, meaning it came from infections our ancestors battled long ago. New…
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Communication With Your OB/GYN is Vital When Planning Your Baby's Delivery
It’s not something most pregnant women want to plan for when preparing for their new baby to be born: complications. Knowing what to expect when a complication…
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When is a Visit to the Doctor Needed for a Head Injury in Kids?
You see it happening but just can’t get there fast enough to stop it—your child falls or gets hits in the head. Dr. Cindy Gellner says the first thing to do is…
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C-Section Babies’ Immune System May Be Improved by Vaginal Microbial Transfer
Bacteria help build babies' immune systems. During a natural birth, the passage through the birth canal allows mom’s bacteria to colonize the baby. But what…
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Why Tweet Science?
With so many tasks vying for your attention, why spend precious time sending out short 140 character Twitter messages? Sara Yeo, PhD (@sarakyeo), assistant…
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Neuroendocrine Pancreatic Tumor Treatment Options
Neuroendocrine pancreatic tumors are dangerous because they might be potentially cancerous but can go relatively unnoticed for a long period of time. Dr. Tom…
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Whole Organ Transplant for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
There are many treatment options for pancreatic cancer—from resection to radiology to surgical de-bulking. But for some rare types of cancer, like…
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How Living Donor Liver Transplant Works
Traditionally, a liver used for transplant came from a deceased donor. Now, a handful of hospitals in the United States have the ability to do what’s called a…
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For the Sickest Heart Attack Patients, Outlook is Poorest Within 60 Days After Discharge
Medical advances have improved outcomes for heart attack patients, even for the sickest patients who undergo cardiogenic shock, a condition where the heart…