Night vision technology is not just for the military. We also use it in robotic surgery in the battle against disease. Many robotic surgical systems are equipped with “firefly” technology. This typically involves an intravenous injection of an immunofluorescent dye. Moments later, your surgeon can switch their camera light from white to near-infrared (similar to […]
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No, I don’t mean what happens when your YouTube video goes viral. Viruses can play many important and beneficial roles in your health. A common example is the flu shot. Without getting into the heated debate of the risks of vaccinations, the flu shot is a clear example of how the benefits far outweigh the […]
That little three letter word often used on Halloween. This year Halloween falls on a Monday, and I will be working in the operating room all day. That kind of scared is no fun for patients and their loved ones. So how do I alleviate some of that fear? I never tell a patient not […]
Dr. Scott Miller appeared on “Sports and the City,” the public affairs program of 92.9 The Game, Atlanta’s biggest sportstalk radio station, on Sept. 4 to promote ProstAware’s 2016 Blue Ties Luncheon. The 30-minute interview was one of numerous media appearances that Dr. Miller made to promote the event, whose keynote speakers this year were legendary […]
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Ben Stiller made news headlines earlier this week when he revealed that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014. Stiller has since made a full recovery and credits an early, preventative PSA test for this positive outcome. The actor was 46 years old and held no high-risk factors when he underwent the “baseline” PSA […]
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Urodynamic tests are performed to evaluate the bladder and how the urethra processes urine. Patients who are unable to urinate consistently, who urinate too frequently, who have painful urination, or who have the urge to urinate but can’t do so are often good candidates for urodynamic testing. People who have urinary tract infections regularly may […]
You will often hear the phrase “sooner is better than later” when it comes to many things in life, such as saving for retirement. When it comes to sexual intercourse, sooner may not always be better, but it is a reality many couples face. This “sooner” is referred to as premature ejaculation, which is when […]
As September comes to a close, we look back on Prostate Cancer Month and reflect on the importance of and need for raising awareness about the pervasive disease. Second to skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the United States, making Prostate Cancer Month one of the most important health awareness events […]
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One of my best pieces of advice for laparoscopic and robotic surgeons is to take the time at the beginning of a procedure to set yourself up for success. One of my mentors used to say, “If you can work in a field, why would you choose to work in a hole?” In other words, […]
As most people know, a blood clot can be one of our most deadly enemies, despite their small size. They can occur in either the arterial (high pressure) side or venous (low pressure) side of our vascular system. A “thrombus” occurs when there is a buildup of clot in a vessel, and an “embolus” occurs […]
Night Vision In Surgery – Using Immunofluorescent Dye
/in BlogNight vision technology is not just for the military. We also use it in robotic surgery in the battle against disease. Many robotic surgical systems are equipped with “firefly” technology. This typically involves an intravenous injection of an immunofluorescent dye. Moments later, your surgeon can switch their camera light from white to near-infrared (similar to […]
Good Viruses
/in BlogNo, I don’t mean what happens when your YouTube video goes viral. Viruses can play many important and beneficial roles in your health. A common example is the flu shot. Without getting into the heated debate of the risks of vaccinations, the flu shot is a clear example of how the benefits far outweigh the […]
Boo!
/in BlogThat little three letter word often used on Halloween. This year Halloween falls on a Monday, and I will be working in the operating room all day. That kind of scared is no fun for patients and their loved ones. So how do I alleviate some of that fear? I never tell a patient not […]
Dr. Scott Miller on “Sports and the City,” on 92.9 The Game
/in BlogDr. Scott Miller appeared on “Sports and the City,” the public affairs program of 92.9 The Game, Atlanta’s biggest sportstalk radio station, on Sept. 4 to promote ProstAware’s 2016 Blue Ties Luncheon. The 30-minute interview was one of numerous media appearances that Dr. Miller made to promote the event, whose keynote speakers this year were legendary […]
Dr. Miller Discusses Ben Stiller Prostate Cancer News and the Importance of Early Detection
/in Blog, NewsBen Stiller made news headlines earlier this week when he revealed that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014. Stiller has since made a full recovery and credits an early, preventative PSA test for this positive outcome. The actor was 46 years old and held no high-risk factors when he underwent the “baseline” PSA […]
What is Urodynamic Testing?
/in BlogUrodynamic tests are performed to evaluate the bladder and how the urethra processes urine. Patients who are unable to urinate consistently, who urinate too frequently, who have painful urination, or who have the urge to urinate but can’t do so are often good candidates for urodynamic testing. People who have urinary tract infections regularly may […]
4 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Premature Ejaculation
/in BlogYou will often hear the phrase “sooner is better than later” when it comes to many things in life, such as saving for retirement. When it comes to sexual intercourse, sooner may not always be better, but it is a reality many couples face. This “sooner” is referred to as premature ejaculation, which is when […]
The Importance of Prostate Cancer Month
/in BlogAs September comes to a close, we look back on Prostate Cancer Month and reflect on the importance of and need for raising awareness about the pervasive disease. Second to skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the United States, making Prostate Cancer Month one of the most important health awareness events […]
Tips For Surgical Exposure
/in BlogOne of my best pieces of advice for laparoscopic and robotic surgeons is to take the time at the beginning of a procedure to set yourself up for success. One of my mentors used to say, “If you can work in a field, why would you choose to work in a hole?” In other words, […]
Preventing Blood Clots
/in BlogAs most people know, a blood clot can be one of our most deadly enemies, despite their small size. They can occur in either the arterial (high pressure) side or venous (low pressure) side of our vascular system. A “thrombus” occurs when there is a buildup of clot in a vessel, and an “embolus” occurs […]