Getting a prescription is not the end of your care—it is just the beginning. Too often, patients do not fill prescriptions, do not return when symptoms persist, or stop treatment...
Not all fractures show up clearly on an X-ray—especially in Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵren whose growth plates can disguise breaks. Tom Miller, MD, talks to Joy English, MD, about how doctors identify growth...
Stress is part of everyday life, from work deadlines to family responsibilities. But when the tension doesn’t fade—even when the stressor is gone—it may be a sign of something more...
About 40% of infertility cases involve male factors—yet men are often left out of the fertility evaluation process. Male fertility specialist Kelli Gross, MD, explains why both partners should be...
One in three women experiences constipation after surgery, making recovery uncomfortable and sometimes painful. Anesthesia, narcotics, and limited mobility all play a role in slowing the gut. Kirtly Jones, MD...
Hernias are one of the most common conditions requiring surgery, but not all need immediate treatment. Hernia specialist Rodney Barker, MD, explains what a hernia is, why symptoms can look...
Memory lapses are common with aging, but how can you tell when it is something more serious? Geriatric physician Michelle Sorweid, MD, explains the early signs of cognitive decline, why...
About 15% of recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage, yet the advice on how long to wait before trying again has often been inconsistent. Women's health expert, Kirtly Jones, MD, explains...
Most patients spend about two days in the hospital after a hip or knee replacement and begin walking the same day of surgery. Joint replacement specialist Chris Pelt, MD, explains...
