Author: Luis Soler Rivera

Luis Soler Rivera cut his teeth writing for the medical field working on educational content and CME cases for WebMD and Medscape. A transplant from the Northeast, Luis enjoys music, art and reading in addition to writing.

Posts by Luis Soler Rivera

Behind the Badge: Elizabeth Beasley, Community Relations Lead

Luis Soler Rivera | 2/28/2018 | People of UVA

Elizabeth Beasley, community relations lead at the UVA Health System, connects the HS and team members with local community health opportunities. More »

Heartburn or Heart Attack? When to Sound the Alarm

Luis Soler Rivera | 2/6/2018 | General Health

Heartburn is a very common condition that, in some people, can also be a sign of a heart attack. How do you know if it's just heartburn or heart attack? More »

Eating Laundry Detergent Pods: Health Threat or Internet Shenanigans?

Luis Soler Rivera | 2/2/2018 | General Health

Reports of laundry pod ingestions, such as Tide Pods, have been in the news lately. The Blue Ridge Poison Center weighs in on this phenomenon. More »

From Heartburn to GERD: Keeping Stomach Acid in Check

Luis Soler Rivera | 1/17/2018 | General Health

About 42 percent of Americans experience heartburn at some point. What exactly is it? We spoke with Bryan Sauer, MD, about this common ailment. More »

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