When to Seek Treatment for Knee Injuries in Young Athletes
Jul 7, 2020
Knee injuries are extremely common for young athletes in any sport. Whether it comes from a hard hit or a bad pivot, many knee injuries can be serious and may need immediate treatment. Sports medicine physician ...
The Importance of Your Child’s Well Visits
Jul 6, 2020
Parents know to take their kid to their pediatrician when they’re sick, but children should also be visiting regularly even when they seem healthy. Your child’s well visit is much more than just a physical. Dr. Cindy Gellner explains what pediatricians are checking for during your child’s ...
My Child Has Night Terrors—What Can I Do?
Jun 29, 2020
It can be hard to watch your child have night terrors: when they scream and cry inconsolably at night. Dr. Cindy Gellner explains why a small percent of children experience these and how you can help when it happens. Although night terrors usually stop eventually, there are some signs that it’s ...
What is the Best Way to Manage Your Allergy Symptoms?
Jun 26, 2020
Unfortunately, there is no cure for allergies—you can only manage the symptoms. The best allergy management is to avoid the allergen entirely, but that can sometimes be impossible. Allergy expert Dr. Gretchen Oakley explains how sprays, pills, and eye drops can be a part of your allergy management...
ER or Not: Infected Ear Piercing
Jun 19, 2020
Your recent ear piercing is red and swollen and you suspect it might be infected — should you go to the emergency room? On this ER or Not, emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen discusses the potential serious complications that can come from an infection of the ear, including hearing loss and ...
A Cleft Team Can Improve Your Child’s Cleft Palate or Cleft Lip Treatment
Jun 16, 2020
The first three months of development are crucial for parents with a child born with cleft palate or cleft lip. The steps taken during this time can significantly impact the success of future corrective procedures. Dr. Barbu Gociman, University of Utah Health surgeon and member of the Cleft Palate ...
Mental Wellness in Older Adults During COVID-19
Jun 16, 2020
Feelings of anxiety and isolation can be prevalent in individuals over the age of 65. For this older group, shelter-in-place orders during the COVID-19 pandemic can make the feelings of being disconnected and anxious even worse. How can you make sure that your older loved ones are keeping mentally ...
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