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March 8, 2012January 25, 2017

Seeking immediate medical treatment could help lower risk of sepsis complications

While watching your favorite hospital drama series on TV, you may have heard the good-looking doctors shout that their patient is “septic,” while other model-looking hospital staff runs into to help. Although sepsis is a dangerous medical condition, it can be prevented and in most cases reversed. Scott & White ICU nurse, Richard Allison, RN, … Continue reading Seeking immediate medical treatment could help lower risk of sepsis complications

August 15, 2011November 12, 2018

Are my symptoms bad enough for the ER?

Like most emergency room (ER) patrons, you have come to seek immediate medical care at a 24-hour facility. But how does a patient know when it’s appropriate to make use of the emergency room or just wait for your primary care physician to see you? Dorian Drigalla, MD, FACEP, Residency Program director, Department of Emergency … Continue reading Are my symptoms bad enough for the ER?

January 27, 2011January 25, 2017

Prepping for day surgery: What you need to know before you go

Day Surgery is surgery that doesn’t require staying in the hospital overnight. “With day surgery, it’s been determined that for the particular kind of surgery the patient is having, it’s safe for the patient to go home the same day: there are minimal incisions, less blood loss, no expected complications, and the intensity of the … Continue reading Prepping for day surgery: What you need to know before you go

July 8, 2010January 25, 2017

Agonizing over adult acne?

Acne isn’t just for teenagers – many adults have “adult acne”. According to Andrea Henderson, a Skin Care Clinician at the Scott & White Cosmetic Surgery Center, “Hormones, allergies, heredity, rosacea, can all cause acne. It can be dry, sensitive oily, red- everyone is different. Pin pointing the source can be tricky.“ Managing acne breakouts … Continue reading Agonizing over adult acne?

December 3, 2009January 25, 2017

Why participate in a clinical trial?

By participating in a clinical trial you play an active role in your own health care. You will have access to the latest treatments before they are widely available and most importantly, you’ll help with the advancement of drug development for diseases that affect many people. It is important to understand the risks and benefits … Continue reading Why participate in a clinical trial?