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ER or Not: I’ve Been Stabbed with a Pencil
Jul 20, 2018In one way or another, you find yourself punctured with a freshly sharpened No. 2 pencil. There might even be a bit of a dark spot from the graphite underneath the skin. Are you in danger of lead poisoning? Should you go to the emergency room immediately? On this episode of ER or Not, Dr. Troy ... Read More
Why Does Vaginal Estrogen Cost So Much?
Jul 19, 2018After menopause, a majority of women don't take hormonal therapy with estrogen and often find they have a sense of dryness or burning in the vaginal area. The good news is the treatment is easy. The bad news is the treatment can be costly. Women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about ... Read More
Listener Question: Ice or Heat a Sprained Ankle?
Jul 18, 2018You’ve sprained your ankle. Maybe you twisted it during a run. Maybe you suffered a minor fall while skiing. It hurts and is swollen and needs some relief. Are you supposed to put it on ice or apply heat? Dr. Emily Harold, sports medicine physician at University of Utah Health, has the answer, as ... Read More
Tonsils—When Is it Time to Take Them Out?
Jul 16, 2018Tonsils are small glands on either side of the throat that stop bacteria from entering the body. They’re an important part of your child’s immune system, but sometimes can become ‘ginormous’ and cause problems like difficulty swallowing, heroic snoring, or chronic strep throat. Pediatrician ... Read More
I’m Pregnant But Sleeping on My Side Hurts
Jul 12, 2018Medical experts recommend pregnant women sleep on their side, but what if it makes you so uncomfortable you can’t even fall asleep? Is going to sleep in a different position really going to make a difference? Dr. Tom Miller and Dr. Howard Sharp, OB/GYN, answer common questions pregnant women have ... Read More
The Poop on Poop: Constipation in Kids
Jul 9, 2018A lot of parents worry about their child’s bowel movements: Is it normal? Is it not normal? Is the stool too hard or too soft? How many days can a child go between bowel movements? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner tells you the difference between regular and irregular bowel movements in ... Read More
4 Tell-Tale Signs You Have Strep Throat
Jul 6, 2018Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the tonsils that is relatively common. It’s contagious and can lead to a very sore throat, so the earlier it’s treated, the better. Emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen discusses four tell-tale signs you should be looking for to determine if you have strep ... Read More