Dr. Ryan Albert Slater MD

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  How is Frostbite Treated?Frostbite is a cold-related condition in which tissue freezes when the body is exposed to temperatures below the freezing point of the skin. Hands, feet, the nose, and ears are most commonly affected by this condition. Frostbite can affect almost anybody, but some have a...

• When Do You Need to See a Sports Medicine Doctor?

  IntroductionPeople of all ages may engage in sports as a pastime for enjoyment or athletic competition. However, participating in sports can also sometimes result in injuries. Effectively and quickly attending to these injuries make it possible for athletes to recover and return doing sports.Sports...

• Can Dehydration Lead to Mood Swings?

  Even mild dehydration was found to have a drastic effect on the moods and concentration of women, according to a new study conducted on 25 healthy women. The results, published in The Journal of Nutrition, shows that mild dehydration causes mood swings, increased fatigue, and headaches in women.In...

• Hot Flashes and Sleep Apnea: What's the Connection?

  As various researchers continue their efforts of treating the various conditions of the world, there is often a series of characteristics that are often associated with a certain disease.  Other times however, researchers have been able to make connections between certain symptoms that are not...

• Alternative Treatment for Shin Splints

  What Are Shin Splints?Shin splints are the result of severe stress being placed on the tibia. This stress leads to inflammation of the surrounding muscle tissues; thus, leading to severely debilitating pain. At times, the pain can be so severe that it may even cause difficulties simply taking a step...

• Is There a Link Between Stress Fracture and Shin Splints?

  Both shin splints and stress fractures are regarded as overuse injuries as a result of overtraining or over exercising. Even though both may have the same symptoms, stress fractures are more severe than shin splints. Thus, it is better that you learn the difference between the two.Shin splints vs....