MD, Emergency Medicine
Areas: Emergency medicine, first aid, triage
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Sleepwalking in children is common and usually harmless. Learn how to keep your child safe during an episode and when to talk to a doctor.
Falling ill or getting hurt while traveling can be stressful. Learn how to assess the situation, get help, and manage your health away from home.
Ticks on pets are common and usually manageable at home. Removing one correctly, without squeezing or twisting, lowers the risk of infection and skin irritation.
A kitchen knife cut can range from a minor scrape to a serious injury. Learn how to stop the bleeding, clean the wound, and know when to get medical help.
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