Archive for June, 2010
Fainting: Not to be Taken Lightly
Presented by: Bryant Lin, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
Stanford University Medical Center
Paul Wang, MD
Director, Stanford Cardiac Arrhythmia Service
April 8, 2010
Lecture Overview:
Syncope is a sudden and temporary loss of consciousness, commonly referred to as fainting or passing out.
It can be caused by emotional stress, pain, sudden changes in body position, overheating, dehydration, low blood sugar, or […]
Numb Fingers and Sore Arms: Why My Coffee Cup is Hard to Hold
Presented by: Amy Ladd, MD
Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
Stanford University Medical Center
April 29, 2010
Lecture Overview:
Numbness in hands is usually caused by irritation or compression of a nerve in the arms, hands, or fingers.
Repetitive movements can put pressure on the nerves of the wrist and elbow, causing numbness, tingling, or pain.
Certain movements can inflame the tendons, which also […]
Skin Care 101: Beyond Soap and Water
Presented by: Hayes Gladstone, MD
Director Dermatologic Surgery
Stanford University Medical Center
May 12, 2010
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Lecture Overview:
Overcleansing can dry the skin, so use moisturizing soap.
Don’t let the skin dry out: Moisturize two or more times a day.
Stay out of the sun and use sunblock with an SPF of 30 or more that contains titanium dioxide or […]
