A new study out of England suggests that patients who expect to be prescribed antibiotics are less satisfied with their care when they aren’t given antibiotics. The study shows some problematic associations, because sometimes the best medicine involves not over prescribing. As the study notes, antibiotics are generally ineffective against seasonal flus, coughs or sore […]
Archives for January 2016
January is Winter Sports Traumatic Brain Injury Prevention Month
Unlike other parts of the country, many Minnesotans actually look forward to the winter months because of all the opportunities for activities the cold weather brings. The Land of 10,000 Lakes becomes the Land of 10,000 outdoor ice rinks, and skiers and snowmobiles rejoice at the fresh powder on the trails. These winter sports can […]
What To Expect From Your Spine Surgery
The prospect of having your spine operated on can be scary, but advances in medical technology and great work from thoroughly trained surgeons have helped minimize risk and increase surgery success. That said, even if you’re in the hands of a great surgical team, you still may feel uneasy about your operation because you don’t […]