Mammogram Debate in the News: Why Breast Cancer Risks are Higher for Younger Women
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Catch me tonight on my hometown Chattanooga News!
Tonight at 6pm on Chattanooga’s WRCB Channel 3, I’ll be talking about recent Boston events and growing up in the fantastic town of Chattanooga, TN!
Promo link: http://telly.com/MTBL67
I’ll post …
FoxNews-Reflections on the First Responders at the Marathon Bombings
Last week, I spoke with FoxNews Boston about the stories of the first responders at the Boston Marathon Bombings. Almost every responder with whom I spoke said that they fully …
Atul Gawande: “Why Boston’s Hospitals Were Ready”
In light of last week’s events, there was so much to do, and at times, so little that could be said to understand what happened. So, this week, I wanted …
Confused about the new research on calcium and preventing osteoporosis?
I came into the ED the other evening and could hear a new patient being moved into the stretcher by the ambulance staff, and even the most subtle movements caused …
What’s this about Azithromycin and Heart Problems?
If you’ve been watching today’s news, you’ve probably heard about the new FDA warning against the antibiotic Azithromycin (known as “Z-Pack”). This is a WIDELY used antibiotic, so you probably …
Flu Season is SURGING and is here to stay. What to do.
Are you SICK of hearing me talk about the flu? Or are you just SICK from the flu? You’ve probably heard stories of hospitals being so full that they’re turning …
Dr. Darria Long offers tips on winter injury prevention
Winter weather was a little “late” this year in some places, but came with a vengeance! Our sidewalks are still icy–and we’re seeing the associated winter injuries in the ER. …
Fox News–The Flu is now “Widespread”. What to do about it.
The flu season 2012 has earned a new status–the Department of Health and CDC are now labeling it as “widespread”, the highest rating of flu activity (meaning that it has …
FoxNews–How to Protect Yourself in a Mass Shooting
You may have read my post a few weeks ago on this topic (if not, click HERE). I never expected it to be relevant so soon. But in light …
Watch me on the Dr Oz Show here…
Flu season is officially here!
Watch me on the Dr Oz show (click the link here) to find out how to keep you and your family safe and healthy …
My Dr Oz Show Guest Segment Airs TOMORROW Tuesday December 4
Want to know how to protect yourself and your family from the cold and flu this season? (Yep, we’re already having patients come into the ER with these symptoms!). Last …
Fox News Boston: Deaths from Prescription Drug Misuse Rising
Did you know that the number of people killed from drug poisoning every year in the US is EQUAL to the number killed by car accidents???
Click HERE to watch …
Do You Know What To Do in a Mass Shooting/Bombing?
OK, so forgive me for this morbid and dreadful topic, but after after hearing a talk last week on the Aurora and Columbine shootings from an ER doctor on-scene, I …