With a work-life balance that leads to the lowest career burnout, and the highest in overall life satisfaction, Occupational Medicine offers a lifestyle that contributes to a healthy & happy...
Boats emit extremely high concentrations of carbon monoxide, which can lead to passing out and potentially drowning. Dr. Tom Martin, medical director at the Utah Poison Control Center, discusses the...
You鈥檙e spraying your lawn with weed killer when a gust of wind blows some of the chemical back into your face and eyes. How much trouble are you in? Poison...
Binge Eating Disorder is a disruptive condition characterized by repeated binge/purge cycles. Psychiatrist Jason Hunziker explains why the condition and other eating disorders may be a symptom of a deeper...
Clinical trials for a breakthrough treatment for advanced liver disease are under way at the 香蕉视频 of Utah. Liver expert Dr. Juan Gallegos reveals what this promising new therapy offers...
One of the challenges for young adults with autism is the lack of ability to socialize and engage in activities. Joseph Viskochil may have found a solution: a book club...
Hepatitis C can be present in your system and persist undetected for decades with no symptoms 鈥 and baby boomers may be most at risk. The Centers for Disease Control...
Some of the most potent and poisonous substances can be found in grandma鈥檚 pillbox. Dr. Tom Martin, medical director at the Utah Poison Control Center, offers advice on keeping heart...
Federal funding for research and development has shrunk by 20% over the past three years, and biomedical researchers are feeling the strain. Wesley Sundquist, Ph.D., National Academies of Sciences member...
Every woman is different, but many women wonder if certain things about them are 鈥渘ormal.鈥 Are your height and weight normal? Is it normal to cry a lot? Dr. Kirtly...
Anesthesiologist Dr. Harriet Hopf interviews Dr. Gretchen Case about medical humanities. Dr. Case talks about the many layers and barriers in the physician-patient relationship and why it is important to...
鈥淭he path to success depends on your performance and the attitude you bring with you.鈥 Here at the UUSOM, professionalism is promoted throughout the curriculum to provide a community of...
Only 2,500 hearts are available nationwide for transplant, but about 100,000 patients with advanced heart failure could benefit from such surgery. Craig Selzman, MD, associate professor of cardiothoracic surgery, talks...
Power tools, auto fluids and cans of paint 鈥 you keep a lot of potentially dangerous things in your garage. Some are more dangerous than others. Poison specialist Brad Dahl...
If you鈥檙e searching for a great career in medicine, becoming a physician assistant (PA) might be your answer. Amid growing pressures for more cost-effective treatment options, demand for physician assistants...
Doctors have cloned and made genetic modifications to animals, but did you know they鈥檝e also created glow-in-the-dark dogs and flu-free chickens? We often talk about what biotechnology means for humans...
Dr. Bryce Williams is an oral surgeon, but he works in the ear, nose and throat (ENT) division. How are oral surgeons and ENT specialists related and how do they...
It seems like professional athletes are masters at performing under pressure. Sports psychologist Nicole Detling says dealing with pressure is a learned skill. She鈥檚 coached Olympic athletes through mental obstacles...
Smaller hospitals face unique challenges in providing the best care to their patients. In some instances, their survival depends on overcoming those challenges. Chris Thomas, CEO at Community Junction Hospital...
Exercise benefits your health both mentally and physically. But being mentally healthy is much more complicated than having a good diet and getting plenty of physical activity. Dr. Jason Hunziker...
Business incubators are the hottest new trend for entrepreneurs--a space where small businesses can get started without too much investment of capital, where entrepreneurs can access resources that they can't...
What is the largest and only population guaranteed the right to healthcare in the United States? What environment is the safest for a healthcare provider? How does a physician start...
Someone in a restaurant has a severe allergic reaction to something they鈥檝e just eaten and can鈥檛 breathe. Would you know what to do? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen explains...
Advanced heart failure can be as deadly as many cancers. Fortunately, technology has improved significantly since the first artificial heart was implanted at the 香蕉视频 of Utah in 1981. Tom...
