While most of us are familiar with the effects — and aftereffects — of alcohol consumption, the processing it undergoes within the body often is overlooked. “Alcohol is a complicated drug,” said Dr. Clarence Dunagan, MD FACEP, medical director of emergency services at MountainView Hospital and Fremont Emergency Services. “In small quantities, it can actually be beneficial for the body. But it’s easy for a lot of people to cross the line, and of course, we see a lot of that in Las Vegas” ...
Colonoscopies are the most important preventive measure against colorectal cancer, but patients can be uneasy talking about the subject and undergoing the test
MountainView Hospital
The only effective way to protect against colorectal cancer is to get a colonoscopy. Often, the conversation about a colonoscopy is more uncomfortable than the procedure itself ...
