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Aortic Disease Program at U of U Health
Jul 28, 2017The Aortic Disease Program at University of Utah Cardiovascular Center is a specialized clinic that specifically treats diseases of the aorta. Read More
Baby Boomers Should Test for Hepatitis C
Jul 27, 2017One in 25 baby boomers (people born between 1945 and '65) test positive for hepatitis C. It's the most common chronic blood-borne pathogen and the most common cause of chronic liver disease or liver cancer. Once you've contracted it, it doesn't go away. Read More
Recommended Age for the HPV Vaccine is 11-Years-Old
Jul 26, 2017The HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine prevents seven different types of cancers, pre-cancers, and genital warts. But some parents don't ask for it. Deanna Kepka from Huntsman Cancer Institute says some parents fear that ... Read More
Seven Questions for a Physical Therapist
Jul 26, 2017On this episode of Seven Questions for a Specialist, The Scope speaks with Rob Shingleton, a physical therapist at University of Utah Health. Why is exercise so important for the body? What role does diet ... Read More
The Connectome: A Road Map to Brain Circuitry
Jul 25, 2017Building a road map of all the nerve connections in the brain, including in the eye, is key to understanding what makes us who we are. Bryan Jones, Ph.D., an investigator at the Moran Eye Center, talks about his research ... Read More
Debunking Old Wives' Tales: Bug Bites
Jul 24, 2017Large, swollen bug bites don't necessarily mean your child is allergic. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explains why kids' bodies react the way they do when bitten by insects and what parents can do to treat bites when ... Read More
How Do I Treat Poison Ivy?
Jul 21, 2017We’ve all heard nightmare stories of falling into poison ivy and the terrible, itchy rashes that ensued. The poisonous plant can seem downright terrifying. But how bad is poison ivy really? Emergency room physician Dr. ... Read More