Patient Online Education

This portion of the website is for patient education materials that will be developed by us over time as we build our practice. Please watch this area in the future for information customized by us from all kinds of source material.

Two good sources for health news on the Internet are WebMD and the Mayo Clinic. Current headlines from those sources are listed below. Make sure to discuss any medical questions or concerns with your physician. There is a lot of medical information on the Internet, but there is no better source of information for you than a one-on-one conversation with a health professional.

WebMD:

  • Are DIY Sunscreens Dangerous? - Tue, May 21, 2019
    Overall, about seven out of 10 sunscreen recipes failed to adequately protect skin from dangerous ultraviolet (UV) rays, the study authors found.
  • DNA Might Determine Whether You're a Dog Lover - Tue, May 21, 2019
    Dogs were the first domesticated animal and have had close ties with humans for at least 15,000 years. Dogs are believed to benefit the well-being and health of their owners.
  • FDA OKs First Nasal Spray for Seizure Clusters - Tue, May 21, 2019
    Patients over 12 can keep the single-dose spray with them, and it does not have to be given by a doctor or nurse.

Mayo Clinic: