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Breast Cancer Screening

Breast Cancer

By Sergio Dromi, MD In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Proscan Women’s Imaging at NCH would like to address some potential questions regarding breast cancer screening. Our goal is to provide comprehensive breast health imaging with exceptional patient care. We are excited to announce the addition of our state of the art imaging facility at 2320 Vanderbilt Beach Road …

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All Women Recommended to Start Getting Regular Mammograms at Age 40

Mammograms

Early Detection and Treatment for Breast Cancer Starts with Screenings The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends women who are at average risk for breast cancer get screening mammograms every two years starting at age 40. The recommendation is in response to the increase in breast cancer diagnoses in younger women and high mortality rates in Black women. Women …

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Breast Cancer Facts: Understanding the Latest Insights and Developments

Breast Cancer Facts

By Kathy V. Verdes, APRN, A-GNP-C Breast cancer continues to be a major health concern for women worldwide, with 2023 bringing forth new insights and developments in its diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. In this article, we delve into the latest facts and findings surrounding breast cancer to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the current landscape. Understanding Breast Cancer …

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Hormonal Imbalance and Its Effect on Skin Health

Hormonal Imbalance

By Dr. Melissa (Mel) Irvine, DNP – Clinical Sexologist – Specializes in Sexual Medicine and Beauty The skin is no unsubstantial organ. In fact, it’s the body’s largest and a significant defender from outside contagions. Beyond the protection it offers your body, the skin also offers a unique ability for you to gauge your internal health purely by looking at …

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3D Mammography

3D Mammography

As technology advances, understanding medical exams and procedures becomes more complex. The quality of services provided is an important consideration. The American Cancer Society endorses mammography, along with yearly physical examinations and monthly self-examinations, as the most effective means of detecting breast cancer at its earliest and most treatable stage. Generally, mammography can reveal benign and cancerous growths before you or …

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What You Need to Know About E-Cigarettes and Vaping as Smoking Cessation Tools

E-Cigarettes

Are you looking to quit smoking? Have you tried to quit several times with little to no success? Are you frustrated and running out of ideas that could help you kick the habit for good? You are not alone! In fact, 7 out of 10 tobacco users want to quit and may struggle with these same questions. Some tobacco users …

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Career of a Lifetime

By Dr. Nashat Abualhaija, Ph.D., MSN, RN Do you like helping people? Do you want to do work that is exciting and rewarding? Do you want a career that has a high job satisfaction rate? Do you want to work in a field that is greatly respected? Do you want to be in a career that is in demand and …

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Pickleball Injuries – What you need to Know

Pickleball Injuries

By James M. Ray, MD Like most racket sports, pickleball comes with traumatic as well as overuse injuries. Some pickleball injuries are avoidable, others happen because of court trauma. When they do occur, you can get the treatment you need to get back on the court and enjoy all that pickleball offers. These injuries result in down time for recovery …

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Early Detection of Prostate Cancer Saves Lives

Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is a fairly serious blip on the male health radar as the second leading cause of cancer death in American men. Chances are you know someone who has battled prostate cancer because statistically speaking; one in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. The average age of diagnosis is 65, in fact 60% of …

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Vein Treatments Made Easy with Advanced Technology

Vein Treatments

By Dr. Lackey Maintaining proper circulation in our legs is a very important part of overall health. Studies estimate that vein disease (i.e., varicose veins) affects more than 40 million Americans, and only one-half of one percent seek treatment. About 40 percent of women and 20 percent of men have some vein issue by age 50. One of the reasons …

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