The practice of medicine as he knew it changed for Jeff Livingston, M.D., while he peered over his teenage daughter’s shoulder. A few years ago, Livingston, an OB/GYN doc, was doing outreach to local high schools by giving presentations on pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and other pressing teenage health issues. But he worried he wasn’t […]
Social networking provides physicians with an effective way to communicate with patients without raising security concerns, says Jeff Livingston, M.D. In an exclusive interview Livingston, who practices with four other physicians at MacArthur OB/GYN in Irving, Texas, describes the many new ways the doctors communicate with patients. Livingston says the portal, which is attracting 50 […]
Dr Jeff Livingston (Twitter:@macobgyn) and I (@academicobgyn) discuss the role of Web 2.0 and Social Networking in modern OB/GYN practice. Hear about how we use Facebook, Twitter, and other upcoming social networks to connect with our patients and the community at large. Podcast Episode 9: Web 2.0 and You from Academic OB/GYN.
How many of you remember as a child how exciting it was when the television announcer declared the schools were closed today due to ice and/or snow? As a child, I remember sitting in front of the television and monitoring those storm systems the second the weatherman announced the possibility of any form of wintry […]
What is your favorite seasonal beverage? Did you know that studies show that the drinks that most affect our weight gain are the ones that are sugar-sweetened such as, soft drinks, sports drinks, fruit drinks and sugary tea and coffee drinks? If you are eating a healthy diet there is no need to get our […]
On behalf of the physicians and staff at MacArthur OB/GYN, we would like to wish each and everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and safe traveling for those that will be on the road. Throughout this weekend of celebrating try to remember these tips: Be respectful to those who are cooking- eat slowly and savor every bite […]
When you sit down at the dinner table, remember to eat slowly and savor every bite. I tell patients it takes about 20-30 minutes after you put food in your stomach for your brain to know that you put something there. I also like to have a “snack” before lunch and dinner for this very […]
The holiday season is jammed packed with many opportunities to enjoy great food, family and friends. We also tend to break out all those wonderful food items from fundraisers our kids, neighbor’s kids and work-place kids sold at the start of the school year. My freezer has several various kinds of cookie dough, apple strudel […]
Since 1980 the obesity rates for children have doubled and for teenagers actually tripled. The school lunch menus are now planned by Registered Dieticians to reflect the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. There are guidelines for those schools participating in the National School Lunch Program. These lunches must contain at least 1/3 of the Recommended Dietary […]
Do networking sites like Facebook present privacy problems or are they a way to build community around your practice? By Sara Michael One patient at MacArthur OB/GYN had a question about moving her ovulation. Others spoke freely about their experiences with an endometrial ablation procedure. Most just wanted to say “thanks” to the physicians and […]
Testosterone Therapy: Can Women Boost Sex Drive, Energy, and Brain Function?March 3, 2023 - 11:17 am
You Can Have a Baby and Save Someone’s Life – Find Out HowDecember 16, 2021 - 11:26 pm
Teen Dating Violence Is a Problem, but Texas Governor Vetos Bill to Stop ItOctober 17, 2021 - 4:36 pm
New Money From CDC Can Reduce the High Rate of Birth Defects in TexasOctober 10, 2021 - 9:53 pm