What is an oncologic endoscopy like? In this quick video, which you’ll finish faster than your coffee, Mariangela Rivera, MD, explains not only what the doctor is looking for, but also how the procedure will feel, what you’re likely to see, and what happens after the endoscopic procedure is finished. What symptoms might make a […]
Carbon monoxide poisoning, cold weather care and more
In this short video, medical toxicologist David Harris Schaffer, MD, spoke about the dangers posed by carbon monoxide poisoning, which can be subtle but also quickly become fatal if it goes unnoticed. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can sometimes be hard to recognize, as they include symptoms like a headache, dizziness or fatigue, which you […]
Flu prevention during the influenza surge
Emergency medicine physician Stanley Hassinger, MD, pediatric infectious disease specialist Anna-Kathryn Burch, MD, and emergency medicine physician Johnathon Elkes, MD, discuss the recent influenza surge in South Carolina and how to keep yourself and your family healthy and safe through the last days of winter. Questions about the influenza surge answered in this video include: […]
Build a healthy marriage beyond ‘I do’
What makes a relationship healthy vs. unhealthy? How do you know if you’re truly compatible with the person you’re hoping to share your life with? How do you know when it’s the right time to get married? Does couples counseling really help? These questions can feel hard to answer and leave you struggling to know […]
Medical Minute: Cervical cancer prevention tips
Thanks to the development of a targeted HPV vaccine and the availability of annual check-ups, taking steps to prevent cervical cancer is easier than ever. In this Medical Minute, OB/GYN Elizabeth Nodleman, MD, offered a few quick cervical cancer prevention tips, including: For more information and further cervical cancer prevention tips, check out our post […]
What you need to know about hepatitis C positive organ transplant
In this short video, which you can watch in the time it takes to finish your morning coffee, nephrologist Carlos F. Zayas, MD, explained what you need to know about hepatitis C positive organ transplant. “About 120,000 Americans are currently waiting for the gift of a renal transplant,” said Dr. Zayas. “Unfortunately, the number of […]