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Category Archives: General Medicine- Adults
The flu is not over for this year!
How to Avoid Influenza: Expert-Backed Prevention Strategies I have seen a lot of flu in the hospital and in the office this week. This seems LATE to me…and yet it is true. Influenza (flu) season is in full swing, but … Continue reading
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, Pediatrics, Vaccines, Vaccines
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Shigellosis outbreak in Northern Nevada
A recent email sent to Northern Nevada physicians outlines a shigellosis outbreak in Northern Nevada. NNPH Identifies Shigellosis OutbreakShigella is a bacterium that causes diarrhea and other symptoms resulting in the disease known as Shigellosis – see prevention tips Dec. 20, 2024. … Continue reading
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, infections
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Pertussis is rampant!
Pertussis is rampant! Are you up to date on the Tdap vaccine? The “p” of this vaccine stands for pertussis. Pertussis is also known as whopping cough. The Washington Post recently stated that there are five times as many pertussis … Continue reading
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, Vaccines
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Do you want a non-hormonal medication to treat hot flashes and night sweats?
Do you want a non-hormonal medication to treat hot flashes and night sweats? Veozah (fezolinetant) is an FDA-approved non-hormonal medication to treat moderate to severe hot flashes and night sweats. Hot flashes and night sweats are common, and often … Continue reading
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Flu vaccines decrease hospitalizations!
Flu vaccines decrease hospitalizations! Why should you get the flu vaccine now? One humanitarian answer would be that we live on this planet with others and we should look out for one another. But, the selfish reason would be that … Continue reading
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, Vaccines
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Over-the-counter hearing aids
Hearing loss is associated with depression, disability, social isolation, unmet medical needs and geriatric frailty. Most patients are aware of 10 years of hearing loss before hearing aids are used. If you are having symptoms, let your physician know so … Continue reading
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Need help with insomnia?
Insomnia affects 30% of Americans. Poor quality or too little sleep can negatively impact quality of life. It can also decrease productivity, increase drowsiness and fatigue and can worsen other health issues. Initial treatment focuses on lifestyle modification. This includes … Continue reading
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Do you have old medication you need to (safely) dispose of?
The DEA has announced its next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. On Saturday, April 27, 2024, communities across the country can drop off unneeded, unwanted, and old medications at locations in their area. Stay tuned for the latest information … Continue reading
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Will pap smears be a test of the past?
Researchers are considering screening average-risk asymptomatic women for cervical cancer with only HPV testing. We now know that HPV, human papillomavirus is the virus that causes cells on the cervix to change from normal cells to cancer. We used to … Continue reading
Posted in Sexually Transmitted Infections, Women's Health
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Need to safely dispose of prescription medication?
Do you need to dispose of prescription medication? If you have medication around your house you do not use, it is helpful to get rid of this safely. Oftentimes there is extra pain medicine left over from a procedure and leaving this … Continue reading
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