Health News

Zika Update for Arizona: updated Weekly 8/1/16

The mosquito that carries Zika virus has been found in Arizona and most southern states. The first confirmed patient with Zika was confirmed in March 2016.

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Apple Watch: They Need To Fix The Rash

The rash from the Apple Watch has become a larger issue than they are letting on. This doctor had to put his down after several months.

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Why Your Nurse Is Looking At The Computer And Not You

Wait times in ERs are posted – but it isn’t just seeing the doctor, it is time to discharge, and that can be very inefficient.

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Unexpected Cancer

The discovery of an unexpected cancer in a patient. Telling the patient is never an easy thing. As a physician, delivering this news never gets easier.

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Hangover Cures

A hangover is based on alcohol poisoning and dehydration. We can help fix one and make the other worse. Here are the best tips to cure that holiday or weekend hangover.

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A Doctors New Year Resolutions For Patients

The one resolution I have for my patients: learn to think critically, evaluate claims, and don’t be taken in by hype.

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The Greatest Generation

Imagine what it is like to be in Alaska after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. That was my dad, a high school senior- soon to be drafted into the Greatest Generation.

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Wearable Technology Could Save a Life

You probably have one: an Apple watch, or maybe a Fitbit. I want my patients to have this technology. My father’s wearable technology kept him out of the hospital.

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Work Out Supplements – New Charges

More supplements have been found to contain synthetic stimulants. Federal indictments have been made against makers and executives.

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