APPost - APP Newsletter
Read our latest issue of APPost, our UMass Memorial Advanced Practice Provider (APP) newsletter.
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Fruit Smoothies for Summer
These summertime smoothies are quick, easy and healthy. Replace any fruit with what's in season to add variety.
Stress and Children: Identifying Signs and Finding Solutions
Being a child or teen seems not nearly as fun as it used to be.
Watch Out for Drugs Causing Sun Sensitivity
Certain drugs cause sun sensitivity like rashes and an increased risk of sunburn. If you’re taking these medications, take extra precautions to protect yourself when outdoors. These drugs, known as photosensitizing drugs, increase the risk of developing a rash in response to sunlight.
Sleep Apnea: Is It "Just" Snoring or Something More Serious?
We know sleep is important to our well-being. But getting it can be challenging. Stress, caffeine and poor work/life balance can interfere a restful night.
Stroke Resources
What is a Stroke?
A stroke is a “brain attack” or brain injury that happens when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts. Without blood and oxygen, parts of the brain may start to die. When this occurs, the part of the body that is controlled by the damaged area of the brain may not work correctly.
DIGI Grant Winners
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The DIGI Grant provides awards to UMass Memorial Medical Group providers to support novel approaches to the use of digital health technologies that have a positive impact on quality, efficiency, patient and/or provider engagement, health equity, or fi
All Red and Ready-to-Go Pizza
A vegetarian option for pizza with red sauce, red onion and red pepper
(Serves 1)
Debunking Osteoporosis Myths
UMass Memorial Health is debunking myths about osteoporosis. Unlike mammograms and colonoscopies, osteoporosis and bone density tests don’t get as much airtime or visibility. As a result, we’ve heard myths about the disease and screenings, and we want to set the record straight.
Treatment for Fecal Incontinence Has Come a Long Way
Fecal incontinence is a common, yet embarrassing, condition. It happens when the anal sphincter muscle (located at the end of the rectum and controls the release of stool) doesn’t work properly, leading to involuntary or unexpected loss of bowel control.
