The Medical Minute: Preparing home and car for emergencies
5/22/13
Whether traveling or at home, there are things you can do before an emergency to ensure a swift response and a better possible outcome to your situation.
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The Medical Minute: Genetic testing for breast cancer risk
5/16/13
Dr. Rena Kass, director of Penn State Hershey Breast Center, said actress Angelina Jolie’s announcement regarding her double mastectomy is great publicity that will raise awareness about the genetic component of many cancers.
The Medical Minute: Tips for avoiding lawn mower injuries this spring and summer
5/8/13
April showers might bring May flowers, but they also kick grass into high growing gear, prompting homeowners everywhere to pull out the mower in hopes of cutting order into their lawns. It also means that emergency departments begin seeing more injuries caused by this most familiar piece of household equipment.
The Medical Minute: Learn some ways to get ahead of allergy symptoms
5/1/13
With spring here, many individuals with a known history of seasonal pollen allergies end up with significant related symptoms. Simply applying these tips from Madhavi Singh, family physician and hospitalist with Penn State Hershey, during beautiful spring weather will help allergy sufferers enjoy it to the fullest.
The Medical Minute: Avoid overexertion injuries from 'spring fever'
4/24/13
Overexertion injuries are as common as budding flowers this time of year. Depending on your age and the type of injury, spring fever can put you out of commission for anywhere from a few days to a few weeks.
The Medical Minute: Are 3D movies and games bad for your eyes?
4/17/13
Have you read the warnings on a 3D television or gaming system? "Can cause altered vision, lightheadedness, twitching, nausea, disorientation -- children and teenagers may be more susceptible to health issues -- pregnant women and the elderly should avoid -- "
It may make you wonder if the product should be used at all and if the ever-increasing amount of 3D movie options in the theater is safe. Through these disclaimers, companies may have been scaring away the customers they seek, as medical evidence does not back up the claims.
Professionals like ophthalmic photographer Timothy Bennett of Penn State Hershey Eye Center say there are no health issues associated with 3D imaging and use this technology safely on a daily basis without issue.
The Medical Minute: Making sense of nutrition labels
4/10/13
Deciphering a nutrition label can be overwhelming. However, it is important to get into the habit of reading labels if you want to eat healthy and make smart choices, according to Shannon McNaul, a clinical dietitian at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
The Medical Minute: Beat the unpredictable weather with indoor exercise tips
3/27/13
Here are some basic tips for what you can do indoors or at home to stay active when outdoor exercise just isn't possible.
The Medical Minute: Going mobile can be good for your health with the right apps
3/20/13
A number of popular applications make it easy to stay on top of your health by tracking calories and logging workouts.
The Medical Minute: Acupuncture as an alternative treatment option
2/21/13
Acupuncture used to be viewed as new-age therapy, but is becoming more accepted by clinicians and patients alike as a complementary or alternative treatment for many illnesses.
The Medical Minute: Heart health tips for your Valentine
2/14/13
Every year millions struggle with what to buy their significant other for Valentine’s Day. Rather than give into the old clichés of chocolate and flowers, this year show you care by sharing healthy heart tips with the person who captured yours.
The Medical Minute: A simple guide to heart-healthy eating
2/6/13
Eating certain foods can increase your risk for heart disease, and though it is often difficult to change dietary habits, eating "heart healthy" is very important for your long-term health. According to a diet and health study from the National Institutes of Health, there is growing evidence that eating lots of fruits, vegetables, olive oil and fish offer some level of protection from health problems.
Jason Fragin, cardiologist at Penn State Hershey Heart and Vascular Institute in State College, offers tips to get started, or simply fine tune, a heart-healthy diet.
The Medical Minute: Nonsurgical treatment of osteoarthritis
2/4/13
Osteoarthritis is a progressive joint disease that affects approximately one third of individuals age 65 and older. The disorder causes gradual loss of joint cartilage and bony degeneration while simultaneously creating new bone formation, or bone spurs.
"Unfortunately, there is no cure for osteoarthritis, so our goal in treatment is to slow disease progression while minimizing pain and disability," said Peter Seidenberg, a primary care sports medicine physician with Penn State Sports Medicine in State College, part of Penn State Hershey Bone and Joint Institute. In this edition of The Medical Minute, he offers information about standard and nontraditional treatments.
The Medical Minute: Botox offers hope to women with incontinence
1/28/13
While its first use may have been cosmetic, doctors have since begun using Botox to treat patients with neurological disorders, migraines and, now, female incontinence.
Vanessa Elliott, a urologist at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, offers information about the procedure -- which is not the first line of treatment, she emphasizes -- and its benefits over taking daily medication for those who are eligible.
The Medical Minute: Cold or flu? Visit your doctor, not the ER
1/17/13
During cold and flu season, most of us will inevitably experience one or more acute illness. Fortunately, most acute problems are treatable without hospital admission. With that in mind, doctors say it is important to seek care in the proper place for the best possible treatment, outcome, cost and satisfaction.
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The Medical Minute: Preparing home and car for emergencies
5/22/13
Whether traveling or at home, there are things you can do before an emergency to ensure a swift response and a better possible outcome to your situation.
The Medical Minute: Genetic testing for breast cancer risk
5/16/13
Dr. Rena Kass, director of Penn State Hershey Breast Center, said actress Angelina Jolie’s announcement regarding her double mastectomy is great publicity that will raise awareness about the genetic component of many cancers.
The Medical Minute: Tips for avoiding lawn mower injuries this spring and summer
5/8/13
April showers might bring May flowers, but they also kick grass into high growing gear, prompting homeowners everywhere to pull out the mower in hopes of cutting order into their lawns. It also means that emergency departments begin seeing more injuries caused by this most familiar piece of household equipment.
The Medical Minute: Learn some ways to get ahead of allergy symptoms
5/1/13
With spring here, many individuals with a known history of seasonal pollen allergies end up with significant related symptoms. Simply applying these tips from Madhavi Singh, family physician and hospitalist with Penn State Hershey, during beautiful spring weather will help allergy sufferers enjoy it to the fullest.
The Medical Minute: Avoid overexertion injuries from 'spring fever'
4/24/13
Overexertion injuries are as common as budding flowers this time of year. Depending on your age and the type of injury, spring fever can put you out of commission for anywhere from a few days to a few weeks.
The Medical Minute: Are 3D movies and games bad for your eyes?
4/17/13
Have you read the warnings on a 3D television or gaming system? "Can cause altered vision, lightheadedness, twitching, nausea, disorientation -- children and teenagers may be more susceptible to health issues -- pregnant women and the elderly should avoid -- "
It may make you wonder if the product should be used at all and if the ever-increasing amount of 3D movie options in the theater is safe. Through these disclaimers, companies may have been scaring away the customers they seek, as medical evidence does not back up the claims.
Professionals like ophthalmic photographer Timothy Bennett of Penn State Hershey Eye Center say there are no health issues associated with 3D imaging and use this technology safely on a daily basis without issue.
The Medical Minute: Making sense of nutrition labels
4/10/13
Deciphering a nutrition label can be overwhelming. However, it is important to get into the habit of reading labels if you want to eat healthy and make smart choices, according to Shannon McNaul, a clinical dietitian at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
The Medical Minute: Beat the unpredictable weather with indoor exercise tips
3/27/13
Here are some basic tips for what you can do indoors or at home to stay active when outdoor exercise just isn't possible.
The Medical Minute: Going mobile can be good for your health with the right apps
3/20/13
A number of popular applications make it easy to stay on top of your health by tracking calories and logging workouts.
The Medical Minute: Acupuncture as an alternative treatment option
2/21/13
Acupuncture used to be viewed as new-age therapy, but is becoming more accepted by clinicians and patients alike as a complementary or alternative treatment for many illnesses.
The Medical Minute: Heart health tips for your Valentine
2/14/13
Every year millions struggle with what to buy their significant other for Valentine’s Day. Rather than give into the old clichés of chocolate and flowers, this year show you care by sharing healthy heart tips with the person who captured yours.
The Medical Minute: A simple guide to heart-healthy eating
2/6/13
Eating certain foods can increase your risk for heart disease, and though it is often difficult to change dietary habits, eating "heart healthy" is very important for your long-term health. According to a diet and health study from the National Institutes of Health, there is growing evidence that eating lots of fruits, vegetables, olive oil and fish offer some level of protection from health problems.
Jason Fragin, cardiologist at Penn State Hershey Heart and Vascular Institute in State College, offers tips to get started, or simply fine tune, a heart-healthy diet.
The Medical Minute: Nonsurgical treatment of osteoarthritis
2/4/13
Osteoarthritis is a progressive joint disease that affects approximately one third of individuals age 65 and older. The disorder causes gradual loss of joint cartilage and bony degeneration while simultaneously creating new bone formation, or bone spurs.
"Unfortunately, there is no cure for osteoarthritis, so our goal in treatment is to slow disease progression while minimizing pain and disability," said Peter Seidenberg, a primary care sports medicine physician with Penn State Sports Medicine in State College, part of Penn State Hershey Bone and Joint Institute. In this edition of The Medical Minute, he offers information about standard and nontraditional treatments.
The Medical Minute: Botox offers hope to women with incontinence
1/28/13
While its first use may have been cosmetic, doctors have since begun using Botox to treat patients with neurological disorders, migraines and, now, female incontinence.
Vanessa Elliott, a urologist at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, offers information about the procedure -- which is not the first line of treatment, she emphasizes -- and its benefits over taking daily medication for those who are eligible.
The Medical Minute: Cold or flu? Visit your doctor, not the ER
1/17/13
During cold and flu season, most of us will inevitably experience one or more acute illness. Fortunately, most acute problems are treatable without hospital admission. With that in mind, doctors say it is important to seek care in the proper place for the best possible treatment, outcome, cost and satisfaction.