If you or your young athlete experiences abdominal pain in the upper left side after a collision, seeking immediate medical attention can be crucial. Emergency room physician Troy Madsen, MD...
On this episode of Seven Questions for a Specialist , The Scope speaks with Tamara Dangerfield , a physical specialist at University of Utah Health who specializes in treating pain...
On this episode of Seven Questions for a Specialist , we speak with Theresa Dvorak , registered dietitian at University of Utah Health. What's the best and worst thing you...
Shoulders can be injured in many ways, including trauma, torn tendon, or simply overuse. Fortunately, an injured shoulder doesn't always require surgery. Tom Miller, MD , speaks with orthopedic surgeon...
Headaches can often stop you from going about your day because of the pain it can cause. But as painful as they can be, women's health expert Kirtly Parker Jones...
Recently, frozen embryos have been in the news with a woman giving birth to an embryo that had been frozen for over 24 years. Not only did the birth break...
“There was a sudden moment when I called the band together and said ‘guys, I’m quitting.’ And they said ‘no, you can’t quit! Just do what you can’.” With a...
Low-dose methods of contraception, such as birth control pills, IUDs, and implant, have been found to increase the risk of breast cancer in women. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about...
Like any sport, dance takes serious strength, stamina, and flexibility. As a dancer, it’s important to keep safe from a potentially career-ending injury. Trina Bellendir , a physical therapist at...
As a new parent, the things your baby does can lead to all sorts of new worries. Even their breathing can lead to a slew of concerns. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy...
A pap smear screening is one of most effective ways of preventing cervical cancer. But the screening can be frustrating to do regularly—and downright uncomfortable to have performed. Women's expert...
You don't have to have perfect MCAT scores or grades to get into medical school. Listen to Margaux and Harjit's "non-traditional" experiences of getting into medical school.
When pursuing a career in medicine, there’s a lot of options to consider when deciding your specialty. Could family medicine be for you? Family practitioner, Dr. Kirsten Stoesser discusses her...
“You’re not alone and, if I did it, you can too.” Depression can be something students experience in medical school, but not many talk about it. MS4 Rebecca sat down...
There can be confusion between syndromes, symptoms, and diseases. A disease usually has a defining cause, distinguishing symptoms and treatments. A syndrome, on the other hand, is a group of...
Lyme disease is contracted by ticks that carry the Borrelia bacteria, and it can be a tricky disease to diagnose. Dr. John Kriesel , a physician and researcher in the...
Join us as Matthew Petersen, a 4th year medical student, takes a break from his residency interviews to discuss LGBTQIA health and how daily interactions impact our lives.
Fevers are one of the most common reasons parents bring their kids to the doctor. It’s easy as a parent to give in to "fever-phobia" and assume that something is...
“Really evaluate and keep re-evaluating yourself in how you manage your time.” Madison grew up in Utah and had the opportunity to attend an undergrad institution outside of her home...
University of Utah Health provides a Dance Clinic in its Orthopedic Center that serves all dancers—from the young to the old, and from experienced to those who are just beginning...
There are two kinds of mammograms available to women. While both mammograms are used to prevent breast cancer, they are different depending on whether or not a woman has any...
The U.S. healthcare system isn’t perfect. Join us as we discuss if there is anything we can do as medical students and as future physicians to provide health care to...
When your child isn’t feeling well, it’s easy as a parent to think of the worst-case scenario. Could that stomach ache be appendicitis? Could a neck ache be meningitis? Pediatrician...
We all can become anxious sometimes. But what if you feel anxious all the time? Anxiety disorders are diagnosed twice as frequently in women than in men. Women expert Dr...
