In a day and age where opioid abuse and overdose deaths are at epidemic levels, new measures must be taken by providers to prevent these issues...
21 May 2018
By Daniel W. Heller
Las Vegas summers boast fun times at pools where residents can relax in the sun. However, the desert locale puts us at a higher risk of sunburns, which can lead to melanoma — the most dangerous type of skin cancer..
21 May 2018
By Dr. Susan Reisinger
Don’t let the lab coats and scrubs fool you...
19 February 2018
By Stephanie Glover, Director, Empoloyee Assistance and WorkLife Programs, Health Plan of Nevada
Don’t let the lab coats and scrubs fool you...
19 February 2018
By Ty Windfeldt, CEO of Hometown Health, Senior Vice President of Renown Health
Don’t let the lab coats and scrubs fool you...
19 February 2018
By Matthew Schwartz, Radiation Oncologist, Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada
Don’t let the lab coats and scrubs fool you...
19 February 2018
By Kelli Little, Community Services Supervisor, Nevada Donor Network
Don’t let the lab coats and scrubs fool you...
19 February 2018
By Aaron Ritter, Director of Clinical Research, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
Don’t let the lab coats and scrubs fool you...
19 February 2018
By Carole Fisher, President and CEO of Nathan Adelson Hospice
Don’t let the lab coats and scrubs fool you...
19 February 2018
By Shaina Meyer, Clinical Rehab Manager, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
Don’t let the lab coats and scrubs fool you...
19 February 2018
By John Rhodes, senior medical director, Mountain West Region, Southwest Medical Associates
Don’t let the lab coats and scrubs fool you...
19 February 2018
By Russell Gollard, Nevada Cancer Specialists
Don’t let the lab coats and scrubs fool you...
19 February 2018
By Souzan El-Eid, Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada breast surgeon; Touro University adjunct professor; director, the Breast Center at Summerlin Hospital
Don’t let the lab coats and scrubs fool you...
19 February 2018
By Amie Duford, Assistant Professor, Touro University Nevada School of Physician Assistant Studies
Don’t let the lab coats and scrubs fool you...
19 February 2018
By Adit Shetty, MD, medical oncologist, Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada
While it is now well recognized that repetitive blows to the head are a risk factor for CTE, we are still in our infancy of understanding why this condition occurs in some people and not others...
2 November 2017
By Dr. Charles Bernick
The brain is the most complex organ in the human body and most of the time, brain surgery is a major procedure that carries with it the risk of complications that can terrify anyone who must undergo it...
2 November 2017
By Dr. Brent Bluett and Dr. Zoltan Mari
In addition to being a patient of CCCN and breast cancer survivor herself, Anne Baldwin recently donated “End of Treatment Victory Bells” to all five CCCN radiation centers ...
2 November 2017
By Matthew Schwartz, MD
The aftermath of the Oct. 1 Route 91 Harvest festival shootings in Las Vegas will likely have a far-reaching impact for local families. The constant news reports, replayed images and discussions may spark trauma and vicarious trauma and symptoms that can last for months and can play out in many ways, especially in adolescents...
2 November 2017
By Andrew Levander
Health care organizations across the country are now actively recruiting hospitality industry leaders to enhance the patient experience — no more so than in Las Vegas...
2 November 2017
By Robert J. Thompson, PhD
The holidays are a time meant for family and friends, joy and togetherness, as well as fun and good food...
2 November 2017
By Krystal Pyatt
Nevada is suffering from a mental health crisis...
2 November 2017
By Tabitha Pederson
Nick Zimmer woke up to two New York police officers kneeling over him. They told him his heart had stopped and he was no longer breathing...
2 November 2017
By Jessica Kantor
With overdoses being the leading cause of death for Americans under 50, it is imperative that the dangers of drug overdoses — especially those involving an opioid — are understood ...
2 November 2017
By Dr. Mark Calarco
According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 223,000 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year...
1 November 2017
By Dr. Nisarg Changawala
Everyone has different dietary needs. And, in the cancer realm, there are a number of factors that go in to determining a proper dietary regimen for each individual patient ...
1 November 2017
By Amy Patton, RD, CSO, CNSC
Catastrophic injuries often result in a lifetime of medical treatments ...
1 November 2017
By Michael Cristalli
There are some common misconceptions when it comes to sedation for dental work, especially when sedating children ...
1 November 2017
By Steven Delisle
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in an average year, the flu causes 30,000 deaths and 200,000 hospitalizations in the United States ...
1 November 2017
By Daniel Heller
Close your eyes and picture this: more than 750 people moving in a smooth, unified yoga flow with the only sound to be heard is coming from palm trees swaying softly in the warm summer wind...
31 July 2017
By Dray Gardner
Summertime in Las Vegas. For some that means vacation, for others, it means hiding out in air conditioned buildings; for first responders, it means an increase in child drownings. Word of a child drowning is devastating for the average person. Despite the training and support first responders have, the child’s drowning can be just as devastating. Some crews see multiple children drown in a month, in a week, or even in a shift...
31 July 2017
By Jessica Kantor
Every 66 seconds someone in the United States is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and by 2030, it’s estimated that 75 million people worldwide will be affected...
31 July 2017
By Dr. Jeffrey Cummings
Once the school year returns, a new mandate will take effect that parents need to be aware of. Starting with the 2017-2018 academic year, all students entering seventh grade will be required to show proof of the Menactra or Menveo vaccines, more commonly known as meningitis vaccinations...
31 July 2017
By Daniel Heller
Like many adults, children require medication to deal with the pain associated with having dental work done, such as early extractions and cavity fillings. Now, under a new law by the Federal Drug Administration, patients younger than 12 have limited options when it comes to prescription pain medication...
31 July 2017
By Dr. Steven Delisle
Nearly 1.7 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. And a cancer diagnosis not only affects those battling the disease themselves, but the loved ones who are there alongside them every step of the way...
31 July 2017
By Dr. Anu Thummala
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that involves inflammation and constriction of airways in the lungs. A common disease in children and adults, asthma can vary in terms of severity and control. Symptoms include wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing at night or early in the morning...
31 July 2017
By Dr. Tanya Phares
The word cancer strikes at least some fear in everyone. One thing that makes cancer so intimidating is that there is still so much we do not know about it. As doctors and patients, we do not like the unknown. We like specific outlines and rules that tell us exactly what to do. Unfortunately, these guidelines are not always so clear cut when it comes to cancer. This is especially the case with prostate cancer...
31 July 2017
By Dr. David Ludlow
Challenges with daily life can be common among individuals with autism, a complex neurodevelopment condition often diagnosed in childhood. Varying on individuals’ position on the autism spectrum, they might struggle with holding a conversation or even breaking daily routine...
31 July 2017
By Candy Schneider
According to the Pew Research Center, 10,000 people become eligible to enroll in Medicare every day. If you or a loved one are turning 65, enrolling in Medicare may seem like an intimidating process — but it doesn’t have to be...
31 July 2017
By Dr. Anjali Rege
Until a cure is found, people with the disease have to watch what they eat, measure their blood sugar and take medication each day...
31 July 2017
By Carolyn Schut
Any time you have the chance to make more educated decisions about you or your family’s health, you should take advantage of it. Health Care Quarterly is proud to bring you its 2017 Top Doctors ...
22 May 2017
By Craig Peterson
