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Seven Questions for a Knee and Hip Replacement Specialist
May 10, 2017On this episode of Seven Questions for a Specialist, The Scope speaks with Dr. Chris Peters, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement at University of Utah Health. Get a taste of his humorous ... Read More
Listener Question: What Should I Do About Bone Fractures?
May 10, 2017A common question people may ask is whether a bone fracture will heal itself or if it needs to be treated by a doctor. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Justin Haller says it depends on the severity. Some broken bones require an ... Read More
Published Research Isn't the Final Word Anymore
May 9, 2017Recent studies show the majority of published research cannot successfully be replicated. This could potentially question the validity of tens of thousands of scientific studies. Hilda Bastian, chief editor of PubMed Commons, talks about what this ... Read More
Debunking Old Wives' Tales: Breastfeeding Leads to a Child's Success
May 8, 2017Some mothers believe that breastfeeding can improve a child's brain development and paves the way for a successful future. But pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner says more studies show that genetics, supportive parents and ... Read More
Emergency Rooms Are Revaluating the Use of Opioids
May 5, 2017Abuse of opioid painkillers is a nationwide epidemic. Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen says while ERs do use opioids, practices for prescribing and monitoring their use by patients have gotten stricter. Dr. ... Read More
Health Care Insider: Creativity Matters in Medicine
May 5, 2017Divergent thinking and accepting failure as an important part of a learning process are part of what it means to be creative in medicine, according to Dr. Jay Baruch, director of the Concentration in Medical Humanities and Ethics at Brown University. He speaks with Read More
Babies Can Be Exposed to Drugs Before Birth
May 4, 2017An estimated 1 in 10 unborn babies is exposed to harmful drugs of abuse or prescription drugs. Dr. Gwen McMillin, professor of pathology and medical director of toxicology at ARUP Laboratories, says, "It's a growing ... Read More