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By Daniel I. Wasserman, M.D. October is when American cities will begin adorning public landmarks with the signature pink color for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While October and May are Breast Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Months respectively, few people are aware of the relationship between these two cancers. It is well known to the public and professional communities that cancer …

There are unfortunately a few common issues that arise as men age. One of those is trouble with urination caused by a condition called benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). During the life of a male, the prostate goes through two main growth phases. The first is during puberty when the prostate nearly doubles in size and the second happens in the …

By Rich Gilbert, DMD, MAGD, FICOI According to a 2014 report from the American College of Prosthodontists, an estimated 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth and 40 million Americans are missing all their teeth. Additionally, 30 percent of adults ages 65-74 have no natural teeth whatsoever. While we may not spend much time thinking about the effects of …

In the United States, the CDC reports that over 260,000 women are diagnosed with invasive breast cancer annually, and it also affects approximately 2,600 men each year. There are multiple types of breast cancer; importantly, the statistics of survival are increasing, mostly due to patient education and early diagnosis. October 13th is nationally recognized as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, …

Over 116 million people suffer from various types of chronic pain disorders ranging from fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, neuropathy, back, hip and neck pain just to name a few. Whether trauma or degenerative diseases have caused your pain, the consensus is usually the same; people want their pain to go away. But how do you know that the options you’ve been given are …

By Russell Becker, DO, Vascular Surgeon If you’ve experienced swollen legs, tingling, burning or itching sensations in your legs, a feeling of heaviness, aching, cramping, or skin discoloration, you could have Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVTs). Every year, nearly one million people are affected by DVTs, and sadly, approximately 100,000 of these cases end in death. These are grim statistics since …

As women age and approach the menopause years in their late 40’s and early 50’s, estrogen levels rapidly decline. The result is a long list of changes that may affect women’s overall health and quality of life. These may include painful vulvar and vaginal dryness with intercourse, urinary frequency and incontinence, and relaxation of the vaginal walls. For decades, the treatments …

When patients are receiving cancer treatment, whether chemotherapy, radiation or surgery, the bottom line is that these individuals are not feeling well, and many times, they find it overwhelming emotionally and physically. One significant side effect of certain cancer treatments is known as lymphedema. Lymphedema is a build-up of protein rich fluid in an extremity. It is usually a secondary …

By Juan Teodoro, D.M.D. Regular periodontal care and routine dental cleanings are important for all of us. However, it is even more so for a cancer patient that is undergoing chemotherapy, radiation or bone marrow transplantation. These cancer therapies typically cause oral complications that compromise the patient’s teeth and the gum health. A visit to the Periodontist is of utmost …

Congress’ next “pay-for” is not as significant as it seems at first glance. As part of a set of retirement provisions in the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019, or SECURE Act, Congress would make it harder for heirs who inherit a tax-deferred retirement account (like a 401(k) or an IRA) to shelter the money from …