Urinary tract infections are a common cause of altered mental status, especially in the elderly. In this episode, we talk about why urine should be considered when confusion sets in. 

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Everyday Medicine #271- UTIs and AMS

Memorial Day is the Spring onset of "trauma season". In this episode, we talk about trauma and ways to stay safe.

Everyday Medicine #270- Memorial Day Trauma

In the US, our healthcare system is more geared towards quantity and not quality. In this episode, we talk about a mindshift towards "aging for quality".

Everyday Medicine #269- Aging for Quality

Smoking is still one of the greatest preventable causes of disease and death. in this episode, we talk abouth whether age matters. 

Everyday Medicine #268- Smoking Age

There is a clear link between allergies and pollutions. In this episode, we will talk about the two. 

Everyday Medicine #267- Allergies and Pollution

It's a great weekend for some American celebrations. In this episode, we talk about some of the things that you can do to keep it safe. 

Everyday Medicine #274- 4th of July

Sleep is one of the most important aspects of our health. Unfortunately, far to few people get enough. In this episode, we talk about some of the factors that effect that sleep. 

Everyday Medicine #266- Disturbed Sleep

Suicide is the unfortunate result of a complete loss of connection/hope in life. In this episode, we talk about the recent rise and what we all need to do to protect lives. 

Everyday Medicine #265- Suicide Rise

Softball is one of the sports and terms that does not accurately describe a potentially dangerous, hard object that can cause significant damage. In this episode, I talk about some safety inspired by a recent patient in the ED. 

Everyday Medicine #264- Softball Safety

For decades, we have turned to diet soda as a way to enjoy a tasty beverage while still honoring that diet. Unfortunately, our design has thwarted us and diet soda may have just the opposite effect from the desire. In this episode we talk about diet soda and why it may not be good for that diet. 

Everyday Medicine #263- Diet Soda Not So Diet

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