Results for Geriatric Medicine

INCIDENCE OF HEARING LOSS
Millions and millions of Americans have hearing loss. Estimates range from 36 – 40 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss
The National Institute of Health reports that the percentage of adults with a disabling hearing loss increases with age:
2 percent of adults aged 45 to 54 have disabling hearing loss.
5 percent of adults aged 55 to 64 have disabling hearing loss.
25 percent of those aged 65 to 74 have disabling hearing loss.
50 percent…

Everything you need for the medicine cabinet of your dreams.

Understand the active ingredients in the over-the-counter medicines you keep in your home.

A cost-efficient, outcomes-driven occupational medicine program can reduce costs by keeping your employees healthy and your workplace safe, but not all programs are created equal.

What is integrative medicine
Intermountain Healthcare is a Utah-based, not-for-profit system of 22 hospitals, a Medical Group with more than 1,600 physicians and advanced practice clinicians at about 180 clinics, a health plans division called SelectHealth, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and in efficient healthcare delivery.

A recent study suggests younger women who have heart attacks may hesitate to get help because they’re afraid of being labeled hypochondriacs. But the bigger problem is just how justified that fear really is.

Dr. Lee Berk studies the brain's response to humor, and explains how laughter supports health. Dr. Patch Adams is also featured.

Herpes zoster (or zoster) is the common name for shingles in most regions and refers to a viral disease of the skin. The disease is characterised by occurrence of blisters and painful rashes on the skin, but in a limited area/ one side of the body. Though shingles can occur anywhere on the entire body, …

Inside your kitchen resides a host of foods, spices and herbs that have the potential to improve your health and combat ailments.

Inappropriately storing your child's medicine can have dangerous implications on your child's health. Learn how to safely store your child's medicine to avoid poisoning.

The Atlantic explored the state of modern medicine and the science that has revolutionized treatments.

PORTLAND, Ore. -- A 24-year-old woman who overcame cancer with the help of doctors at OHSU is now back on campus in a much different role. Shira Einstein was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma when she was just 15 years old.I mean, that was overwhelming, t

The latest medical breakthrough is the hospital room itself.

A brilliant piece of investigative journalism revealed the immense extent to which the oil industry has been shaping and ruling the world as we know it.

Dr. Judy Tung is committed to providing the best patient care, knowing the value of having someone who’s “got your back” when fighting illness. Five years ag...

Precision medicine is leading to an explosion of big data, but are healthcare organizations collecting, storing, and sharing the information properly?

Make sure your caregiver has a list of any over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medicines that your child is taking and knows where to find them.

Family & Internal Medicine
Family and internal medicine providers provide personal, comprehensive, and continuing primary care to you and your whole family. At the heart of these specialties is the patient-physician relationship within the context of community and family
Family physicians are specially trained to care for their patients from infancy into senior years, and they place importance on preventative measures to keep your whole family…

Complementary and alternative therapies like acupuncture and meditation are more popular than ever. Read about alternative medicine at EverydayHealth.com.