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…
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Holiday Blues? You’re Not Alone.
Sheldon Riklon, M.D., UAMS Family Medicine Physician For many people, the holidays are a time of joy and connection. However, the holiday season can be hard for others, especially those struggling with their mental health….
Five Flu Vaccine Myths — Busted!
Sheldon Riklon, M.D., UAMS Family Medicine PhysicianThe best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated every year. However, myths about the flu shot often cause people to skip it. For National Flu Vaccination…
Northwest Arkansas Council and Groundwork
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UAMS House Call: Trouble Seeing – Near or Farsightedness
What is the difference between farsightedness and nearsightedness? Farsightedness (hyperopia) and nearsightedness (myopia) are classified as refractive errors. Astigmatism (blurred or distorted vision at all distances) is also a refractive error. Refractive errors are the…
UAMS House Call: Cold Weather and Illness
Why do we get sick during colder weather? When the temperature drops, your body goes through changes that may impact how it fights diseases and illnesses. When cold and dry air is breathed in, blood…
UAMS House Call: Eating Healthy During the Holidays
How can I maintain a healthy diet during the holidays? The holidays can be a tough time for many trying to manage good eating habits. There are gatherings at home and at work. People are…
UAMS House Call: Parkinson’s Disease
What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative brain condition that affects the nervous system and parts of the body controlled by the nerves. Neurons (nerve cells in the brain) slowly break down and…
Are vaccines on your back-to-school list?
September Public Health Column written by Sheldon Riklon, M.D., UAMS Family Medicine Physician The back-to-school season means getting everything ready for your kids to have a successful year, and there’s one thing that should be…
Are the kids all right? A look at substance abuse among teenagers
Sheldon Riklon, M.D., UAMS Community Health & Research Drug overdoses are rising in Northwest Arkansas. In 2021, more than two-thirds of overdose deaths in the United States involved fentanyl. In Washington County alone, overdose deaths…
