Allergy season is coming as trees begin releasing pollen in March here in Central New York By Eva Briggs, MD Gesundheit! Or God bless
My Turn
What Are Antibiotics Good For?
By Eva Briggs, MD Every day someone asks me why I am not prescribing an antibiotic for their viral infection. Many people hear only
It’s Cold and Snowy Out There: Beware of Winter Heart Attacks
By Eva Briggs, MD As I write this in early December, winter really hasn’t arrived full force. But here in Central New York we
What to Do and Not to Do in Case of a Seizure
By Eva Briggs, MD Your brain’s nerve cells — neurons — communicate with one another via electrical impulses. If the electrical activity is temporarily
What My New Hobby Has Taught Me About My Hands
By Eva Briggs, MD I recently started a new hobby, learning to play guitar. This requires a lot of hand dexterity and coordination, possible
Look Who’s Back! COVID-19. Here’s What You Should Know
By Eva Briggs, MD As I write this article, COVID-19 numbers at the urgent care are steadily climbing. I don’t have a crystal ball
Does Frequent Urination Impact Your Sleep?
By Eva Briggs, MD Nocturia means getting out of bed to urinate more than once during the night. Frequent nocturia impacts sleep. Disrupted sleep
First Aid Mistakes and How to Correct Them
By Eva Briggs, MD This month’s column reviews common first aid mistakes to avoid. This topic was inspired when a recent patient showed up
What Is Macular Degeneration and How to Cope with It
We don’t know exactly why AMD occurs but there are some known risk factors: family history, Caucasian race and smoking By Eva Briggs, MD
The Pros and Cons of Electronic Health Records
When I started my career, there was no such thing as an electronic medical record. My hospital progress notes and office notes were handwritten.