Ellis Parker, MSN, RN, from Level Up RN, discusses the different levels of health prevention—primary, secondary, and tertiary—and the significant role of health determinants. She uses the community…
Most vaccines help the immune system learn to identify and fight off harmful viruses or bacteria before someone gets sick. But, scientists are also creating vaccines to treat…
Ellen Tedaldi, MD, Professor of Internal Medicine, Director of HIV Program, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses non-compliance with HIVAIDS meds as well as ways to decrease the…
Mary Wright, MD, Associate Professor & Director, Breast Center, Section of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, discusses post mastectomy breast reconstructive surgery. References…
This study observed how people who were current smokers, compared with those who never smoked, were at increased risk of incident early age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and for…
The CDC’s FluView, a weekly influenza surveillance report prepared by the influenza division, posts the statistics for influenza week 6, February 3 – February 9, 2008. References and…
Steven G. Kelsen, MD, FACP, FCCP, Professor of Medicine, Microbiology, and Immunology, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses how one can try to alleviate household allergens. References and…
Steven G. Kelsen, MD, FACP, FCCP, Professor of Medicine, Microbiology, and Immunology, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses dust mites. References and Resources Thomas WR, Heinrich TK, Smith…
Ellen Tedaldi, MD, Professor of Internal Medicine, Director of HIV Program, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses HIV/AIDS treatments. References and Resources Jin H, Wright M, Pastor R,…
Ellen Tedaldi, MD, Professor of Internal Medicine, Director of HIV Program, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses HIV testing. References and Resources Rapid HIV Testing of Women in…
Thomas K. Byrne, MD, Professor, General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Director, Bariatric Surgery Program, Medical University of South Carolina, discusses surgical weight loss. References and Resources Mango VL, Frishman…
John D. Kelly, IV, MD, Vice Chairman/Director, Sports Medicine/Orthopaedics, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses the importance of happiness in medicine. Sponsored by The Doctor’s Channel