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Straight, No Chaser: Let’s Discuss Hearing Loss
As I muse, I wonder why we don’t take better care of our eyes and ears. Those cotton swabs and other things we place in our ears really are reckless acts. Then there’s
Straight, No Chaser: About Cold Sores and Herpes
Some of you are consumed with fear. Maybe for some it’s stricken with guilt. In any event this topic is simply another example of not being adequately armed with the knowledge yo
From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: “Why would my doctor tell me not to take a decongestant?”
As you struggle from allergies season, the lede is a reasonable question, here is its answer. Based on how ubiquitous cold and flu remedies are, you would think they were the safe
Head/Eyes/Ears/Nose/Throat, Hematology & Oncology/Blood Disorders/Cancer, Neurology, Respiratory/Lungs
Straight, No Chaser: The Medical Issues You Encounter While Flying
This week’s Straight, No Chaser posts have focused on the dangers presents by blood clots. Flying long distances presents a specific risk for development of blood clots. Howe
Straight, No Chaser: Questions about "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: Sensitive Teeth
What goes through your mind when your teeth hurt (other than whether or not all of that Valentine’s Day candy is worth it)? Is it fleeting or constant? Are you easily agitate
Straight, No Chaser: What To Do If Your Tooth Comes Out
There’s nothing pleasant about having a tooth fall out of your mouth (aka avulsed tooth, dislocated tooth). Whether from trauma (e.g. a punch or other facial injury, a fall) or d
Straight, No Chaser: How's Your Dental Hygiene?
If you ignore your teeth, they’ll go away. Working in an emergency department is interesting for many different reasons. One thing in particular I’ve noticed over the years is
Straight, No Chaser: Frequently Asked Questions About Your Sore Throat
Sore throats. So common. So simple. So sore. So much time wasted in emergency rooms only to get nothing for them… Here are a group of frequently asked questions to help you s
Straight, No Chaser: Addressing Hearing Loss and the Use of Hearing Aids
Again joining the conversation is my friend and colleague Greg Keeney, audiologist and owner of Affordable Hearing Aids in Texas. Addressing hearing loss is a humbling experience i
Straight, No Chaser: Let's Discuss Hearing Loss
As I muse, I wonder why we don’t take better care of our eyes and ears. Those cotton swabs and other things we place in our ears really are reckless acts. Then there’s
Straight, No Chaser: Important Things to Know About Your Contact Lenses
You’d likely be surprised to know how often patients are seen in emergency rooms for complications related to use of contact lenses. If you or a loved one are using contact l
Head/Eyes/Ears/Nose/Throat, Hematology & Oncology/Blood Disorders/Cancer, Neurology, Respiratory/Lungs, Health Prevention
Straight, No Chaser: The Medical Issues You Encounter While Flying
This week’s Straight, No Chaser posts have focus on the dangers presents by blood clots. Flying long distances presents a specific risk for development of blood clots. Howeve
Straight, No Chaser: About Cold Sores and Herpes
Some of you are consumed with fear. Maybe for some it’s stricken with guilt. In any event this topic is simply another example of not being adequately armed with the knowledge yo
Prevention and Treatment Considerations for Diabetic Eye Conditions
Several of you asked about the treatment of the eye conditions resulting from diabetes. This last Straight, No Chaser addressing Diabetes Awareness Month will focus on treatment a
Straight, No Chaser: Diabetic Retinopathy and Other Eye Problems
As you likely know, diabetics have a large amount of blood glucose (sugar) circulating in their blood. The high level of glucose can cause damage to many cells, including your eyes
Straight, No Chaser: How's Your Dental Hygiene?
If you ignore your teeth, they’ll go away. Working in an emergency department is interesting for many different reasons. One thing in particular I’ve noticed over the years is
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: 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
Straight, No Chaser: Reacting to Broken or Dislocated Jaws
Should you ever suffer the misfortune of getting hit or falling onto your jaw, would you know what to do? Trauma to the jaw is more dangerous than you might imagine. The risk for b
