Skin Cancer Awareness: ABCDE
Early detection of skin cancer leads to better outcomes for patients. When skin cancer is caught early, it tends to be easier to treat, a person’s prognosis tends to be better and medical intervention can be done sooner. You can help detect changes early by doing regular skin screenings at home and letting your primary […]
Three Dangerous Types of Heat Conditions: Cramps, Exhaustion and Stroke
Summer heat means swimming, popsicles and more time outdoors. Many people love warmer weather but do not always know the dangers. Three conditions caused by high temperatures that you should be aware of include heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. All three conditions have similarities: Despite their similarities, the main differences are: You can help […]
Nerve Transfers Give Hope to People with Spinal Cord Injuries
What is a nerve transfer? Nerve transfer surgery is a newer procedure that can improve movement in the elbows, wrists and hands after a cervical spinal cord injury. In people with spinal cord injury, the nerves leaving the spinal cord above the area of injury continue to work while the ones below may not. The […]
Injuries in Kids: When to Get Care vs. Wait It Out
Summer is in full swing and that means lots of playtime for the children in our lives. Running, jumping and roughhousing can naturally lead to injuries for kids. It can be challenging to know when to seek medical care and when to let them heal at home. Here are some guidelines to help you decide: […]
Tiny Tongues, Big Decisions
The early newborn stage comes with many decisions like how a parent wishes to feed their baby and what method is best for them both. If a mother decides to nurse her baby, she may feel additional pressure if breastfeeding difficulties are added into the mix. One problem that is often evaluated for while navigating […]
Who’s Who at an Academic Medical Center
Have you ever been to an academic medical center and wondered what health care team members were caring for you or a loved one? Knowing the providers you are receiving treatment from is an important part of participating in your treatment. These are the providers you may see and their roles: Attending Physicians An attending […]
Test Your Functional Rhinoplasty Knowledge
Functional rhinoplasty can be a breath of fresh air to patients with nose troubles. Take the quiz below to find out more about this helpful procedure. For more information or to make an appointment with Washington University Otolaryngology, please call 314-362-7509.
Don’t Be a Winter Warrior: Snow Shoveling Safety
When you think of winter, you may picture a person bundled up shoveling snow. For some people, this common activity can pose a risk to their heart. Take the proper precautions this winter to keep your heart healthy when you need to clear your sidewalks or driveway. Wintertime is associated with an increase in heart […]
A Fast Guide to Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is a dietary strategy that involves only consuming food during set periods of time. The focus is on when you eat, not what you eat. There are different types of intermittent fasting. One common approach, often referred to as time-restricted eating, is to eat during an eight-hour window every day while fasting during […]
Is COVID-19 Over?
Do I still have to worry about COVID-19? The short answer is yes. Although the public health emergency ended in May, there has been an increase in COVID cases largely due to the new Omicron subvariant (a version of the virus). Although past infection and vaccination with the current bivalent booster offer you protection and […]