Articles by Melanie Carbine



UAMS House Call: Vitamin Supplements

Do vitamin supplements work? Many of us are familiar with  vitamin supplements. Grocery  stores, nutritional stores and  pharmacies all carry multivitamins or various mineral  or vitamin supplements.   Vitamins and minerals are crucial  to how our bodies…




UAMS House Call: Donating Blood

Are there risks in donating blood? An adequate blood supply is  vital in treating patients in such  situations as emergency care, a  planned surgery or for those undergoing treatments for  illnesses such as cancer or sickle …



UAMS House Call: Cervical Cancer

Is cervical cancer treatable? Cervical cancer is a  development of cancer cells in  the cervix. Cervical dysplasia is a  term referencing the presence of  abnormal cells within cervical  tissue, which can lead to the  development of…



UAMS House Call: Glaucoma

How is Glaucoma treated? Glaucoma is the term for eye  conditions that damage the optic  nerve, which is located in the  back of the eye. The body  regulates the overall pressure of  fluid in the…