On this episode of Seven Questions for a Specialist, The Scope speaks with Dr. David Smart, a dermatologist at Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ of Utah Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ. What is the best and worst thing...
Maybe it’s some redness on your skin. Maybe a small cut has become inflamed. Maybe an ingrown hair has become a little more worrisome. Is your skin infection something to...
If your newborn isn’t taking to your breast milk, could she be allergic? According to Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones, the chances are very low. Dr. Jones goes through the few...
Knees, elbows and other joints can sometimes make popping noises. Is it something to worry about? Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Patrick Greis, says, generally, no. However, a popping noise associated with...
Helmets are a vital piece of safety equipment for many activities and may save your life. But we may be depending on helmets a little too much. Emergency room physician...
Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones speaks to Dr. Gwen McMillin, medical director of toxicology at ARUP Laboratories, about managing drug abuse in mothers and newborns. Find out how drugs can be...
Mice destined to get cancer live longer when they have plenty of social interactions, mental activity, and exercise. Huntsman Cancer Institute investigator Dr. Melinda Angus-Hill led a research study that...
Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ care spending is challenging to manage because of the politics and emotion involved, says Ann Huston, the chief strategy officer at Cleveland Clinic. On this Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ Minute, Huston says...
Playgrounds are great for kids and parents. They let your Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵren get rid of some of their seemingly endless energy and give them a chance to socialize with others. But...
Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening complication when an infection spreads to the bloodstream. It’s not too common for most people, but at-risk patients might not even realize the infection has...
Long hours, a challenging environment and various health care system-induced pressures can cause burnout among physicians. Dr. Tony Tsai, director of education strategy at the Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ of Utah School of...
A 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...
Recent 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...
Divergent 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...
Abuse 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...
An 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...
Do you need a knee or hip replacement? What sort of doctor should you look for? Orthopedic Surgeon Chris Pelt, MD, says patients should look for a surgeon with whom...
Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ of Utah Hospital Clinic 1-A provides care for 90% of Utahns with HIV/AIDS and is the only Ryan White-sponsored clinic in the state. Dr. Claudia Goulston and Dr. Harry...
For most people, a diagnosis of advanced heart failure signals an inevitable decline with no chance for recovery. However, a few years ago, doctors found a small yet signiLicant proportion...
As we age, our bones become weaker, meaning we’re more likely to suffer breaks, sprains and fractures. For some people, a vertebral fracture in the spine, also known as a...
The White House has proposed a major budget cut in government agencies that fund scientific research, including the National Institutes of Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ (NIH). Bryan Jones, Ph.D., a scientist at the...
Summer is here, and for many that means getting back on the bicycle and enjoying the outdoors. For ER doctors, it means seeing more patients injuring themselves on those bicycles...
It’s been documented that coffee—in moderation—can be good for your health, but what about a patient just coming out of surgery? Recent studies show that a cup of coffee right...
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a serious lung condition that can arise after an individual suffers a pulmonary embolism. The condition can lead to a buildup of tissue in...
