College Parties and Deaths from Alcohol
Not too long ago, Noah Domingo, a student at U.C. Irvine died after attending a party off-campus with his fraternity brothers. The police received a frantic call and responded to the scene. There they
Discussion Category: Internal Medicine
Concerned with the study of the physiological and pathological characteristics of the internal organs and with the medical diagnosis and treatment of disorders of these organs
Can Sound Therapy Relieve Health Symptoms?
Professor Emeritus Lee Bartel of the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music told the Globe and Mail (theglobeandmail.com) that Alzheimer’s disease, fibromyalgia, and other symptoms of a variety
Do Doctors Gossip About You During Surgery?
A man from Virginia wanted to tape his colonoscopy procedure so he could record post-procedure instructions. When he listened to the tape, he heard disturbing comments about himself. Some of the docto
Is Liver Damage Permanent after Drinking?
I am a heavy drinker, and I have been trying to reduce my drinking for a long time but have been unable to do so. I am increasingly worried about my liver and the damage I have caused to it, but as I
Is your surgeon rude?
A study conducted at Vanderbilt University Medical Center found that surgeons who had the most complaints from patients and families about rude and disrespectful behavior had higher rates of bad outco
Health Risks: Should you save your house in a fire?
When the devastating Woolsey fires hit Southern California in 2018, many of my neighbors stayed behind to protect their homes. According to the Los Angeles Times, firefighters underestimated the power
Which Surgeries does Medicare Cover?
I am almost seventy years old and have to undergo heart surgery soon. I have heard horror stories of patients believing they are covered only to receive a bill of thousands of dollars. Can I have a de
Should you have elective surgery during the Coronavirus outbreak?
Should you have elective surgery during the coronavirus outbreak? Elective surgery is a personal decision but during the coronavirus outbreak, it’s not the best idea to be in close proximity to o
Can you drink anything before surgery?
Can you drink anything before surgery? In both 1999 and 2011, the American Society of Anesthesiologists issued NPO guidelines that permitted the consumption of clear liquids until two hours before
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