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September 5, 2023
Back to Sleep
For parents and kids alike, the transition to earlier bedtimes and wake-up times can be one of the hardest parts of going back to school. That’s totally normal, according to Sigfus Gunnlaugsson, MD, a pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine physician at The University of Vermont Medical Center .
September 5, 2023
Is Your Kid Being Bullied?
According to the 2021 Vermont Youth Risk Behavior Survey , a staggering 41% of Vermont middle school students say they’ve been bullied at school. Kids who are neurodiverse, gender-diverse or autistic are especially at risk, says Jeremiah Dickerson, MD, a child psychiatrist and the program director
August 30, 2023
How to Fight Cancer Before It Begins
It’s not exactly a crystal ball, but research happening at The University of Vermont Cancer Center offers patients and their loved ones a possible peek into the future. “We’re really trying to move the needle on how we care for patients, whether it’s improving access to genetic testing or providing
August 30, 2023
Prostate Cancer: What You Need to Know Now
This year alone, 288,000 men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer , making it our second most common type of cancer. Fortunately, due to the increasing number of treatment options, the five-year survival rate cancer is now higher than 97%. Shahid Ahmed, MD, MBBS, a medical
August 17, 2023
Who Gets Screened for Lung Cancer? More Patients Now.
When Beth Zigmund, MD, stepped into her current role as Director of Lung Cancer Screening at The University of Vermont Medical Center , she already knew what one of her top priorities would be: Enhancing the hospital’s efforts to identify and treat cases of lung cancer as early and effectively as
August 15, 2023
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Team Shares Knowledge Across Vermont
David Nelson, MD, and Registered Nurse Kate Soons, MSN, RN, CCRN, share a common desire – making sure children receive the best possible care in the field and the safest transport possible to a hospital when necessary. When they’re together and discussing the work they do, a raw passion is on full
July 28, 2023
Look Before You Leap
The recent storms that dumped more than two months of rain in two days on our area caused heart-breaking, catastrophic flooding for many. Now, as water and fear recede, some Vermonters and northern New Yorkers are trying to salvage what they can of traditional summer fun. While we’re all ready for a
July 24, 2023
Hot Hunger Hacks
When time away begins with a pre-dawn, pre-airport stop at the gas station buffet, or a humid evening tempts us to reach for a takeout menu rather than turn on the oven, we may give up on healthy eating during the summer. “Summer eating,” says Kate Bean, a registered dietitian at The University of
July 24, 2023
Cheers to the Dog Days of Summer
The perfect summer day could include a bike ride, a boat cruise, and some swimming. In the evening, a cookout, campfire and time with friends (human or otherwise). For many of us, these types of summer activities are often accompanied by a cold, alcoholic drink. Knowing that too many drinks can
July 24, 2023
Is DEET Bad? And Other Questions That Bug You.
Enjoying summer means spending time outside – which means bugs. Two bugs, in particular – mosquitoes and ticks – are cause for concern, since they can spread diseases. Here’s the scoop on summer’s most annoying pests. Prevention If you’re going to be out and about, especially in wooded or grassy
July 6, 2023
Solving Chronic Pain
July 3, 2023
Hot Cars and Kids Don't Mix
Heat illness or death can occur if a child is intentionally left in a vehicle, gains access to a vehicle or is unknowingly left behind. While relatively rare, Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke (PVH) remains a worldwide public health matter. Fortunately, these tragedies are largely preventable with a
June 19, 2023
There's No Place Like Home
Featured Image: Ralph Page 2022 was the worst year of Ralph Page’s life. “I went into the hospital with a stroke, and I needed some pretty comprehensive care, so they sent me to a long-term-care place,” recalls Ralph, who was 88 at the time and managing chronic heart disease, including heart failure
June 19, 2023
The Rules Have Changed
Hannah Perry, MD, Division Chief and Medical Director of Breast Imaging at The University of Vermont Medical Center , answers your questions about the recent change in breast cancer screening. I heard there are new recommendations around breast cancer screening. What’s changed? The United States
June 19, 2023
The Magic Fix for Weight Loss?
Over the past year, there has been a flurry of discussion on social media about the wonders of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. Natasha Withers, DO, a primary care provider at The University of Vermont Health Network - Porter Medical Center in Middlebury, has been prescribing the