How to Find the Right Otolaryngologist in Las Vegas

Do you struggle to sleep? Or maybe you feel like you permanently have a cold.  With so many people seeking sinus treatments, the demand for skilled otolaryngologists continues to rise. Sleep deprivation is a common problem in today’s overworked society.  28.9 million people, or 11% of the population, were diagnosed with sinus problems 2018. Focusing on mindfulness … Read more

Caffeine at night delays human circadian clock

Couple Sleeping Well

“This is the first study to show that caffeine, the mostly widely used psychoactive drug in the world, has an influence on the human circadian clock,” said Wright, a professor in CU-Boulder’s Department of Integrative Physiology. “It also provides new and exciting insights into the effects of caffeine on human physiology.” A paper on the … Read more

New Options for Migraine, Headache Management

Migraine Blurred Vision

New delivery methods of older therapies—including patches, inhalers, nasal sprays, and a variety of devices—are allowing for faster medication delivery. These delivery methods offer some advantages over older treatments in that they offer a way to bypass the gastrointestinal system, which is advantageous for patients with chronic headaches who also have stomach issues. There are … Read more

This Common ED Medication Can Set Off TSA Alarm

The bag in question was the same one I once used in medical school, as well as during my residency. In those environments it is not uncommon to encounter nitroglycerin as a treatment chemical, especially in the treatment of heart disease. Still, I was surprised to see the positive reaction. There were only trace amounts … Read more