As a new parent, you probably have a lot of questions about your baby. Are you feeding too much? Are you feeding too little? How much weight gain is normal...
On this episode of Seven Questions for a Specialist, The Scope speaks with emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen. What鈥檚 the most common thing he sees in the ER? What鈥檚...
When your child gets serious about becoming competitive in a sport, it may be tempting to dedicate all their time and energy to that one sport. However, recent research points...
鈥淚n the past we鈥檝e been more focused on our tourism and our retirement communities, but the new goal of this community is to be more focused in the sciences and...
Dupuytrens Contracture is a condition in which a person's fingers bend toward the palm and cannot be fully extended. The condition can make working, and even daily functioning, difficult. Dr...
Nursing is a growing industry, with some studies showing as much as a sixteen percent increase in the number of U.S. nursing jobs within the next decade. But what does...
Does a car accident warrant a trip to the ER? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen says any head injuries, neck pain or a painful abdomen means you need to...
Anti-hormones are usually prescribed to treat conditions such as hair loss, acne, and breast cancer. But women鈥檚 expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones says certain hormone blockers are not recommended for...
Eating disorders are commonly associated with teens and young adult women. But older, middle- aged women can also suffer from eating disorders. Dietitian Kary Woodruff talks about how eating disorders...
Patients with artificial joints can be at risk for infections, and they can be challenging to treat. Dr. Tom Miller speaks Dr. Jeremy Gililand, professor of orthopedic surgery, about how...
Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen says if you suspect a food allergy is making it hard for you to breathe, call 911 immediately. Food allergy symptoms can range from...
When a hospital claims to be 鈥淣o. 1鈥 in a ranking, what does that ultimately mean to you as a patient? Does a top-ranked hospital actually mean better quality of...
The human spine is meant to bend naturally, but an excessive curving of the spine, or kyphosis, is a condition that is either inherited or develops over time. Dr. Tom...
Finding a lice infestation in your child's hair can cause panic. Lice are tiny gray insects that feed on your child's blood and can easily be spread to and from...
Has your child gotten something stuck in his or her ear that both your kid and you can't seem to get out? For those hard-to-grab objects, emergency room physician Dr...
Today, couples have many options to increase their chances of getting pregnant, including many natural approaches to improved fertility. Women鈥檚 health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones speaks with Dr. Joe...
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a potentially serious lung condition that could impact your life. But you may have never heard of it. In fact, your doctor may not...
Interested in starting a career in nursing? There鈥檚 no better way to know what to expect in the position than to hear from someone in the field. Matthew Anderson, an...
Advancements in physical therapy treatment methods and technology have led to quicker and more effective recovery. In fact, modern methods may have a patient learn to stand before they sit...
鈥淭here鈥檚 a point in school, especially here, where you just feel like you have to learn for yourself and you have to keep up with the learning and teaching for...
Dr. Tom Miller speaks with Dr. Joy English, professor of orthopedics, who says a growth plate fracture is common among children and teens and may not always be visible on...
If your baby is cranky and can't sleep, should you try a different formula? Are colicky babies just hungry? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner challenges some myths around cranky babies with...
As a new parent, you鈥檝e probably taken steps to baby-proof your home. Covers on the outlets. Locks on cabinets. But have you considered some of the less obvious burn dangers...
