Second year medical student talks about his experiences with the curriculum, maintaining a healthy life balance, and how to effectively commute from Utah county. Also as a non-traditional applicant, we...
Dr. Fritzler, Pre–medical advisor for Weber State University, talks about the program at WSU, his love of parasites and the importance of roadkill. We also review criteria for UUSOM and...
You might think dry eye disease is a result of simply having a lack of tears. The condition is actually an inflammatory disease. Dr. Majid Moshirfar explains the causes of...
You've heard the old wives tales about what you should and shouldn't do while pregnant. But can you separate fact from fiction? OB-GYN Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones weighs in on...
It's Halloween, so you theoretically could land in the ER for a vampire bite, right? All joking aside, dozens of people each year land in the ER for bit marks...
Third year medical student talks about transitioning from being a nurse to a physician. We talk about how she prepared to apply to medical school, what her daily routine looks...
Flu shots are regularly recommended by doctors now. But did you know that what makes up the shot changes every year based on what strains of flu are most likely...
Dr. Troy Madsen of the University of Utah has treated countless patients injured in motorcycle accidents. He weighs in on why the simple act of wearing a helmet can make...
There are things you can do before you get pregnant to increase the possibility of a healthy baby. Dr. Kirtly Jones of the University of Utah provides tips for families...
Which burns can be treated at home, and which requires a professional's attention? Burn specialist Dr. Stephen Morris distinguishes between the different types of burns and discusses burn prevention.
There are many different conditions that affect the heart. But what exactly are the differences? And what does that term, cardiomyopathy, mean? Craig Selzman, MD, explains heart disease and how...
It can be hard to know whether to go to the ER or urgent care for your condition. Dr. Troy Madsen, University of Utah Hospital emergency department physician, gives some...
If you've ever been in a hospital emergency department, you know how busy and even chaotic they can appear. Dr. Troy Madsen, emergency department doctor from the University of Utah...
Whether it's from an accidental fall or a head-cracking tackle on the sports field, concussions can be a common result. Learn about the symptoms of a concussion from ER doctor...
School lunches are getting healthier, but that alone is not enough to prevent childhood obesity. They need healthy food at home, too. And remember to make sure they exercise. Dr...
Dr. Stephen Morris, at the University of Utah Burn Center, talks about why burns might be considered the worst injury you could get. He also talks about the brand new...