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Kidney stones have been referred to as 鈥渢he worst pain in the world,鈥 (besides childbirth, of course) and are becoming more common, especially in women. Kirtly Jones, MD, talks about...
Abdominal pain, bloating, and gas can be caused by any number of problems, but diverticulitis is a common source of those symptoms. It is an infection of the large intestine...
On this episode of Seven Questions for a Specialist, pediatric orthopedic surgeon Joshua Speirs, MD, shares insights into the typical diagnoses he encounters, debunks common misconceptions about pediatric orthopedics, and...
If you have been happy with the care from your family physician throughout your life, you might question whether you even need a geriatric specialist. Mark Supiano, MD, executive director...
If frequent bathroom trips disrupt your life, you are not alone. Women's health expert Kirtly Jones, MD, talks to urogynecologist Whitney Hendrickson, MD, about the complexities of overactive bladder syndrome...
A heart attack affects both men and women, but the symptoms can present differently. Many women may even dismiss the signs. Cardiologist John Ryan, MD, discusses why women's symptoms tend...
As many women are faced with the challenges of establishing a career path and finding a stable partner, starting a family is now happening later in life. OB/GYN Kirtly Jones...
For children with autism, a trip to the dentist can feel overwhelming due to the unfamiliar sights, sounds, and sensations. James Bekker, DMD, from the University of Utah School of...