Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
The Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Reno is committed to providing an environment that supports outstanding patient care; such that our employees would want to refer their friends and family here for medical care. In order to achieve this goal, we strive for excellence in resident and student education, fiscal responsibility, and an
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What remedies are helpful for quitting smoking?
There are multiple medications that can help you stop
smoking. The oldest, and most tested,... More >
Answered By: Dr. David Fiore of Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
Will my sense of smell go back to normal once I stop smoking?
Your sense of smell will quickly improve (within days) of quitting
smoking, but it will take longer... More >
Answered By: Dr. David Fiore of Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
How can I manage nicotine withdrawal symptoms without medication?
You can do many simple things to help manage your nicotine
withdrawal symptoms without taking... More >
Answered By: Dr. David Fiore of Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
Should I avoid caffeine if I'm trying to quit smoking?
Avoiding caffeine when you're quitting smoking isn't important, but
avoiding the triggers for... More >
Answered By: Dr. David Fiore of Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
What types of illness and injury usually require critical care medicine?
There are multiple illnesses and injuries that require critical
care medicine. Most common... More >
Answered By: Dr. Daniel Spogen of Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
Will my family have to pay my hospital bill if I cannot afford it?
If you cannot afford your hospital bill, the hospital will look at
alternatives to... More >
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Are there alternative treatments for SAD?
Seasonal affective disorder is recurrent episodes
of depression that are associated with... More >
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What is done to prevent bacterial infections in the ICU?
Certain infections are screened for in the ICU setting. For
example, MRSA and C. Diff... More >
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What are the symptoms of shock in children?
Shock occurs when a person’s blood pressure drops so low that the
body’s tissues... More >
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Can I have a latex allergy and it not show in my blood work?
Yes, you may have a latex allergy even if you have negative blood
work. The diagnosis of a... More >
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How many gin soaked raisins should I eat a day?
Since there are no studies showing that gin soaked raisins are
effective as treatment for any... More >
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Are gin soaked raisins safe and effective for arthritis?
There are no studies to support the use of gin soaked raisins to
treat arthritis. This has been... More >
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If I'm a Fragile X carrier, will I pass it to my baby?
This gene is carried on the X-chromosome. Women have 2
X-chromosomes and men have one X... More >
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What causes a bacterial infection in the ICU?
Intensive care unit patients are among the most ill patients in the
hospital. Not only do they... More >
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How are infections spread in the ICU?
There are multiple ways infections spread in the ICU. The more
common ways is through contact... More >
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Is there a link between a stroke and artificial sweeteners?
Artificial sweeteners are rigorously evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration prior to... More >
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How effective is deep brain stimulation for treating Parkinson's disease?
Deep brain stimulation is a surgical procedure which has been shown
to be effective in... More >
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How is a child with MRSA treated in the ICU?
MRSA or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a “super
bug” bacteria that... More >
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Are life-threatening infections like MRSA largely confined to hospitals?
MRSA can affect anyone, anywhere, in any community. MRSA was
once largely associated with... More >
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What can be done for my impaired equilibrium?
There are many possible causes of dysequilibrium (dizziness). Most
are not serious, and go away... More >
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Can low vitamin D levels cause insomnia?
Interest in Vitamin D and its role in human physiology is currently
being studied with renewed... More >
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How do I know if I have shingles?
If you have chicken pox in your past, you can shingles in your
future! This is because the... More >
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I have adult onset seizures, could antidepressants cause this?
Yes, there is a possibility that an antidepressant can cause
seizures. Some of the older... More >
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Can I have elevated blood sugar without having diabetes?
Yes, a number of things can cause high blood sugar but most of the
time it is due to having... More >
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What increases the risk of autism spectrum disorders?
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurological disease that presents
with severe and pervasive... More >
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