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Jul 01, 2022
Is it Forgetfulness, Dementia, or Alzheimer’s Disease?
You are intent on going somewhere for a meaningful purpose. But when you reach your destination, you can’t recall why you needed to be there. Could this common occurrence be caused by age-related forgetfulness, a distraction that detoured your brain while you were multi-tasking, or dementia?
Jun 30, 2022
Encontrarse con animales silvestres: Consejos de seguridad
Mientras exploras la naturaleza, siempre existe la posibilidad de encontrarse con diferentes tipos de animales silvestres. Y es probable que no estés preparado para un encuentro con un animal grande como un oso o un puma. Aquí hay algunos pasos que puedes seguir para manejar estas situaciones.
Jun 30, 2022
Encountering Wildlife: Safety Tips
While exploring the wild, there is always the possibility of running into different types of wildlife. You may not be prepared for an encounter with a large animal such as a bear or a cougar. Here are some steps you can take to handle these situations.
Jun 30, 2022
Vacuna del COVID-19 y los niños de 6 meses a 5 años: Preguntas y respuestas
Las vacunas del COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech y Moderna están disponibles para niños de 6 meses a 17 años. Aquí encontrarás preguntas y respuestas sobre las vacunas para los niños de 6 meses a 5 años.
Jun 30, 2022
Hoja informativa sobre la seguridad ante el sol
El verano ha llegado y eso significa largas horas de sol y diversión en las barbacoas del patio trasero, los parques acuáticos y los partidos de fútbol. Mientras disfruta de los rayos del sol, asegúrese de seguir estos consejos de protección solar.
Jun 30, 2022
Sun Safety Cheat Sheet
Summer has arrived—and that means long hours of sun and fun at backyard barbecues, water parks, and ballparks. While you’re soaking in the rays, be sure to follow these sun protection tips.
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Patient Story - Zoe’s Traumatic Brain Injury
Jun 30, 2022
More than 2 million Americans experience a brain injury each year. Some result in relatively short-term changes in day to day function, while others can lead to long-term challenges or disability. Zoe experienced a traumatic brain injury after a skiing accident. For the past year she’s be working hard to get her life back. The Scope has an in-depth discussion with Zoe to share her journey to recovery and speaks with her neurosurgeon, Ramesh Grandhi, MD, MS, to better understand the medical side of a brain injury. To find out more about Traumatic Brain Injury as well as the services offered through the brain injury program at Craig. H. Nielsen Rehabilitation Hospital visit: Brain Injury Symptoms
Play Interview107: The Microbiome and You
Jun 29, 2022
Your body is host to trillions of bacteria, funguses, viruses, and other microorganisms, creating an ecosystem that may impact many aspects of your health from metabolism to hormone regulation to mental health. John Pohl, MD, is back to tell the guys what the research shows about these tiny organisms in your gut and how you can foster a healthy microbiome.
Play InterviewFamily Planning Options Overview
Jun 29, 2022
Modern contraception allows men and women to have a child by choice, not by chance. But what family planning options are available? And how effective are they? Kirtly Parker Jones, MD, discusses the most common contraceptives available and how to choose the best one for you and your family.
Play InterviewS5E25: Confessions of a Medical Resident
Jun 27, 2022
In the second part of our two-part fifth season finale, Margaux, Leen, and Harjit share stories about their experiences as medical residents, reflecting on how they've grown as both physicians and people. BOH's veteran voices discuss burnout—why they feel jaded and tired—and talk about discovering ways to go back to their passion for medicine and prioritizing patients in the new year.
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