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October 8, 2014 • Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
In North Texas, a sure sign of autumn is sneezing. Cooler temperatures are welcome, but they coincide with the height of ragweed season. Each ragweed plant can release more than a billion pollen particles, creating misery for those who are allergic. But there's good news, says John Fling, MD, an allergist with UNT Health Science…
September 30, 2014 • Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
When you think of a psychologist’s office, what do you envision? A couch? Book-lined walls? A box of tissues? How about a yoga mat?If it's the office of UNT Health Science Center's Mandy Jordan, PhD, that’s exactly what you’ll find. Dr. Jordan’s psychotherapy sessions incorporate yoga and the mind-body connection. “Research indicates that trauma, depression,…
September 25, 2014 • Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Janice Knebl, DO, will discuss "Discharge planning and care coordination for older adults: An opportunity to improve patient outcomes" during the Oct. 2 meeting of the Tarrant County Medical Society. The event begins at 7:30 a.m. at the medical society, 555 Hemphill St. Reservations are not required. Dr. Knebl, will also talk about Safe Transitions…
September 17, 2014 • Physical Therapy, School of Health Professions
Within the same month, Winnie Raspberry lost her husband and was in a serious car accident. Now living alone, she was fearful of falling and not certain how to handle it. Then she learned about A Matter of Balance, an eight-week workshop in which Physical Therapy students from UNT Health Science Center teach seniors how…
September 16, 2014
Sandra Godard has battled cancer and fibromyalgia. She's no stranger to challenging health issues. But when she started experiencing recurrent knee pain, that's when her quality of life quickly diminished. "The pain in my knee felt like the skin was ripping from the inside, every time I put weight on it," Godard said. She battled…
July 14, 2014 • Dermatology, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine faculty
Jaylen Greene was a happy baby until his face broke out in a red, itchy rash. Gradually, the skin condition worsened until the 3-month-old son of Benjamin and Brandy Greene scratched his cheeks so furiously that he drew blood. The itching kept him awake at night. Even his day care teachers were concerned. "He was…
July 11, 2014 • Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
One weekend last March, Jim Poythress experienced chest pains and clammy skin. Poythress, 76, who suffers from coronary artery disease, immediately contacted Nurse Practitioner Nancy Tierney, PhD, and sped to the emergency room. The next morning, cardiologist Abdul Keylani, MD, Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at UNTHSC, inserted a stent to open Poythress' blocked artery.…
July 3, 2014 • Pediatrics, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Swimming and the Fourth of July naturally go together. And a few simple precautions can prevent a common complaint at this time of year. "Swimmer's ear" is an inflammation of the ear canal. When water enters the ear canal and does not properly drain, the ear canal can get irritated and infected. David Lar, MD,…
July 2, 2014 • Obstetrics and Gynecology, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Barb Gilchrist's first two children were delivered by Caesarean section, but she wanted her third birth to go differently. Her doctor declined to participate if she insisted on attempting a vaginal birth for her third child, which prompted Gilchrist to change doctors. But she found it wasn't easy to find a physician willing to let…
June 30, 2014 • Pediatrics, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
When the Pediatric Mobile Clinic pulled into the Northside neighborhood, Beatric Rodriguez was waiting with her 3-year-old son, Esteban, who she brought in for a checkup. "I am thankful this clinic is here because without it, I couldn't afford to take my son to the doctor," she said. Helena Castanoa brought her two children for…
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