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Straight, No Chaser: Fireworks Safety
For many, the Fourth of July is a time of celebration, happiness and creation of good family memories. In the emergency room it’s one of the two worst days to have to work (exclu
Straight, No Chaser: X-Ray Basics
“C’mon, Doc. I just want to be sure!” If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a million times. You love x-rays. They’re cool, and they sometimes tell you what’s wrong. H
Straight, No Chaser: Chronic Pain
If I could talk to you about pain (oh wait, I can), I’d begin by asking you to get more in touch with your “you sensitivity” and learn to differentiate between different type
Straight, No Chaser: Fibromyalgia
Previously, Straight, No Chaser has discussed the frustration of uncertainty some patients have with having symptoms and not being given a diagnosis (much less a cure). Imagine if
Straight, No Chaser: Patient Psychology, Expectations and Communication
I’ve always found the psychology of patients to be fascinating. Patients who present to emergency rooms most often are consumed with the fear of the unknown and are ultimately f
Straight, No Chaser: Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)
We all get concerned when it comes to things that damage or put our vision in danger. As such, you should be aware of the most common condition causing visual problems in children.
Straight, No Chaser: Step on a Nail? What Happens Next?
What would you do if you stepped on a nail? What if the nail was rusty? Does it make a difference if you were wearing shoes? Is stepping on a nail dangerous? Why does everyone pron
You Sensitivity
I actually think I can now tell the difference in whether the food I’m eating is healthy or toxic. –JES After living in your body for several years, you can know what your
Straight, No Chaser: Prevention and Treatment of Food Allergies
Whether or not you personally have a food allergy, it is likely you will find yourself in a situation with someone who does. Food allergies affect approximately 15 million American
Straight, No Chaser: Food Allergies
Food allergies sound like a cruel trick or something out of a horror movie, but unfortunately, they’re all too real. We’ve discussed seasonal allergies and allergic reactions b
Straight, No Chaser: Introduction to Club Drugs – Date Rape and Other Adverse Effects
A little knowledge goes a long way, particularly when it comes to the habits of teens and young adults. Those who partake in the club scene, parties, concerts or other social se
Straight, No Chaser: Toxic Shock Syndrome
Straight, No Chaser has addressed Staphylococcus (aka Staph) infections on several occasions; in fact, Staph is the microorganism that is responsible for all those MRSA (methicilli
We Believe You
How many times has someone made a complaint, whether medical, emotional, mental or social, and no one believed her. If you tell us there is a problem, we believe you. Call us an
Straight No Chaser: New Patient Rights Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Did you know patients have a Bill of Rights? Actually, there’s more than one type of patient bill of rights, but in this Straight, No Chaser, we address patient rights and protec
Straight, No Chaser: Patient Rights and Responsibilities
Even if you didn’t know it, you have rights as a patient. In 1998, the U.S. Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry adopted a Consumer
Tips for Tips
Do you have the kind of job that requires you to give special care to your finger tips? Cherry Picker Hand Model Concert Pianist Sales Expert Sweater Construction Worker Beauty Sty
Straight, No Chaser: Hangnails and Paronychia
Aren’t hangnails annoying? Well, it gets worse. The things we do in an effort to get rid of them cause even bigger problems, and that’s the focus of this Straight, No Chaser.
Straight, No Chaser in the News: Reporting New Rankings on the US Healthcare System
Today’s Straight, No Chaser is another in which we comparatively analyze the performance of the U.S. healthcare system. It’s important that this be done. It’s not
The Jaw Bone's Connected to the …
HEART (BONE)! Now that you are informed about the heart-jaw connection, call if you have an inkling something could be awry: 844-SMA-TALK. We’re here for you. Thanks for liki
Straight, No Chaser: When Your Jaw Pain Could Be a Heart Attack
Several Straight, No Chaser posts have addressed jaw pain. We’ve separately discussed jaw trauma and TMJ syndrome. Unfortunately, that’s not the most important story of jaw pai
