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Feb 24, 2020
Cancer and Acupuncture
Many patients find the practice beneficial.
Aug 20, 2019
Preserving Fertility Through Cancer Treatment
One of the most pressing issues facing young patients treated for cancer is that the very treatment that saves their life may affect their ability to have children in the future.
Mar 07, 2019
Why Is Pancreatic Cancer So Deadly?
Compared to other cancers, pancreatic cancer is relatively rare. But it is the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States.
Nov 27, 2018
How to Create a Cancer Care Package
It's the little things that count.
Aug 02, 2018
Same Day Skin Cancer Surgery
The words “cancer surgery” do not bring to mind a same day procedure in which the patient is awake for the whole process.
Mar 19, 2018
Don't Fear Your Colonoscopy
Despite major advancements in colon cancer screenings, the stigma surrounding a colonoscopy leaves many of us, well, a little uncomfortable.
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Stress Can Affect Your Sleep
Mar 30, 2020
Sleep is important for both our physical and mental health. But during times of stress and uncertainty, you might find you're not able to sleep, which can then start the cycle of worrying about not sleeping, which can then lead to more trouble sleeping—it’s a sleepless cycle. Sleep expert Dr. Kelly Baron talks about what you can do if stress or anxiety is affecting your sleep.
Play InterviewER or Not: I Think I Have Coronavirus
Mar 26, 2020
Should you go to the ER for COVID-19 symptoms? Emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen says, “No.” However, there are exceptions—If you’re experiencing high fever or cough symptoms, please call 801-587-0712 before visiting the hospital. Dr. Madsen talks about testing guidelines and what you should do if you believe you have coronavirus.
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Play InterviewHow to Eat to Control Your Cholesterol
Mar 10, 2020
High cholesterol levels can lead to cardiovascular disease, so it’s important to keep your levels low. What you eat can have a big impact on those numbers. But what should (and shouldn’t) you be eating to lower your cholesterol? Nutrition specialist Sharee Thompson shares the steps you should take to lower your LDL and start living a healthier life.
Play InterviewNew Focused Ultrasound Treatment to Eliminate Essential Tremor
Mar 10, 2020
Essential tremor is a debilitating neurological disorder that can make daily life difficult. Treatments typically include medications with severe side effects or open skull brain surgery. But a new technology allows surgeons to treat the condition without making a single incision. Dr. Matthew Alexander and Dr. John Rolston from University of Utah Health Clinical Neurosciences Center explain how focused ultrasound works and what it could mean for the future of medicine.
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