Medical Board of California

With fall right around the corner and flu season hot on its heels, public health officials nationwide are urging consumers to get vaccinated against the flu to stave off a “twindemic,” a double-whammy surge in flu and COVID-19 cases. “When the flu vaccine becomes available, make sure you get vaccinated…

Contact a licensed professional for vision-care assistance Cataracts are the world’s leading cause of blindness, but this common condition can be treated with help from a licensed eye-health professional. CAUSES OF CATARACT According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a cataract is a clouding of the lens in your…

For many K-12 students in California and across the nation, the start of a new school year looks very different–yet very familiar. This school year, classes are being conducted primarily online from home to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. The shift from in-person to online learning requires…

The California State Board of Optometry warns consumers to only buy cosplay contact lenses with a prescription and from a licensed dealer  SACRAMENTO – Costume contact lenses are a fun way to temporarily change your eye color, change your mood for the day, or add that final touch to make…

Masks and face-coverings are a necessary accessory we must wear when we venture outside of our homes to help mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus. To make the task of covering our mouths and noses more bearable or enjoyable, many of these masks come available in an array of…

Want to keep COVID-19 from darkening your doorstep? In India, you can stand in a circle, clap your hands, and chant “Go Corona Go!” Or drink a glass of cow urine. Either one should help. In Nairobi, knocking back a shot of Henessey will cure it. In Brazil, take a…

Although the latest information about concussions suffered by high school athletes is a mixed bag, a recent study shows increased awareness about traumatic brain injuries is fueling positive advances. Statistics on concussion rates in high school sports from the 2013–14 to 2017–18 school years compiled by the American Academy of…

The Medical Board of California (Board) has appointed William J. Prasifka as its new executive director. A native of California, Prasifka comes to the Board from the Medical Council of Ireland, where he has served as its chief executive officer (CEO) for the past four years. Prasifka will officially start…

There is a lot of truth to the adage: “The Eyes Are the Windows to The Soul.” That’s because our eyes reveal so much about us. They convey when we’re tired, sad, frightened, angry, happy and they can even help determine other potential systemic health issues such as high blood…

Turkey TV aficionados may recall a scene from a 2001 episode of The West Wing where fictional US President Jed Bartlet, played by Martin Sheen, calls the Butterball Hotline in an attempt to settle a disagreement with a member of his staff over whether stuffing can be safely cooked inside…