There are many reasons why I’m proud of my associations with ProstAware, chief among them being our shared commitment to supporting the communities where we live, work, and play. And isn’t it sweet when you can do good and have a good time in the process?! If you’re like me, you’ll be excited about these […]
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Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland. It is a common condition that affects many men at some point in their lives. The symptoms of this condition include: Difficult and/or painful urination Increased urination Fever Lower back pain Pain in the groin Decreased sex drive Inability to achieve and/or keep an erection Because the […]
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Let me start with full disclosure: I was inspired to write this article after reading The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. However, I have been equally inspired by such books as The Tipping Point (Gladwell) and The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (Covey). Without giving away the whole book, Duhigg breaks down the […]
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Patients often ask me what type of music I play in the operating room. Interestingly, they make the assumption that I do indeed play music. Well, they’re right, but it’s not quite like the movies. It provides a low volume backdrop without distraction or interference with communication. I play an eclectic mix in order to […]
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We often talk about the doctor-patient relationship and the importance of its preservation. The cornerstone of this relationship is communication. A physician needs to know a patient’s symptoms and medical history, and a patient needs to understand their disease process and treatment options. An essential element to effective communication is providing the opportunity for questions. […]
Incontinence refers to the accidental or involuntary release of urine from the bladder. It is estimated that 25 million Americans suffer from urinary incontinence, and five million of these people are men. Incontinence in men is typically the result of an enlarged prostate or prostate surgery; however, there are other factors that can cause a […]
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Childbirth is well known as one of the most painful experiences that humans can have. However, the pain of having a kidney stone is considered to be comparable. In fact, some people have rated the pain of a kidney stone as being worse than that of childbirth. When a large kidney stone is present, it can block […]
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Every year in the United States, more than a half million men make the decision to have a vasectomy, ostensibly deciding to eliminate the chances of causing a pregnancy in the future. But statistics show about five to 10 percent of those men wind up changing their minds later, opting to undergo a second procedure […]
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If you read the other two articles in this newsletter, you probably realized that I had two heaping helpings of music to feed my insatiable appetite. However, I did spend a lot of time learning along the way. Going to medical meetings is one of the many ways a physician keeps his skills honed. Although […]
I was recently at a medical meeting in Nashville, and I had the opportunity to see Mark Moyad, MD, MPH. Dr. Moyad is a leading expert in dietary supplements and is the author of “The Supplement Handbook.” During his lecture, he said, “If a supplement has an effect, than it’s a drug; if it doesn’t […]
Saturday, June 18: A Great Day to Have Fun and Give Back
/in BlogThere are many reasons why I’m proud of my associations with ProstAware, chief among them being our shared commitment to supporting the communities where we live, work, and play. And isn’t it sweet when you can do good and have a good time in the process?! If you’re like me, you’ll be excited about these […]
What Is Prostatitis And How Is It Treated?
/in BlogProstatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland. It is a common condition that affects many men at some point in their lives. The symptoms of this condition include: Difficult and/or painful urination Increased urination Fever Lower back pain Pain in the groin Decreased sex drive Inability to achieve and/or keep an erection Because the […]
The Power of Habit
/in BlogLet me start with full disclosure: I was inspired to write this article after reading The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. However, I have been equally inspired by such books as The Tipping Point (Gladwell) and The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (Covey). Without giving away the whole book, Duhigg breaks down the […]
The Health Benefits of Music
/in BlogPatients often ask me what type of music I play in the operating room. Interestingly, they make the assumption that I do indeed play music. Well, they’re right, but it’s not quite like the movies. It provides a low volume backdrop without distraction or interference with communication. I play an eclectic mix in order to […]
A Patient Turns the Table
/in BlogWe often talk about the doctor-patient relationship and the importance of its preservation. The cornerstone of this relationship is communication. A physician needs to know a patient’s symptoms and medical history, and a patient needs to understand their disease process and treatment options. An essential element to effective communication is providing the opportunity for questions. […]
How to Overcome Urinary Incontinence in Men
/in BlogIncontinence refers to the accidental or involuntary release of urine from the bladder. It is estimated that 25 million Americans suffer from urinary incontinence, and five million of these people are men. Incontinence in men is typically the result of an enlarged prostate or prostate surgery; however, there are other factors that can cause a […]
Kidney Stones vs. Childbirth: Which is more painful?
/in BlogChildbirth is well known as one of the most painful experiences that humans can have. However, the pain of having a kidney stone is considered to be comparable. In fact, some people have rated the pain of a kidney stone as being worse than that of childbirth. When a large kidney stone is present, it can block […]
Vasectomy Reversal: One step at a time
/in BlogEvery year in the United States, more than a half million men make the decision to have a vasectomy, ostensibly deciding to eliminate the chances of causing a pregnancy in the future. But statistics show about five to 10 percent of those men wind up changing their minds later, opting to undergo a second procedure […]
How Surgeons Learn
/in BlogIf you read the other two articles in this newsletter, you probably realized that I had two heaping helpings of music to feed my insatiable appetite. However, I did spend a lot of time learning along the way. Going to medical meetings is one of the many ways a physician keeps his skills honed. Although […]
Are Supplements Drugs In Disguise?
/in BlogI was recently at a medical meeting in Nashville, and I had the opportunity to see Mark Moyad, MD, MPH. Dr. Moyad is a leading expert in dietary supplements and is the author of “The Supplement Handbook.” During his lecture, he said, “If a supplement has an effect, than it’s a drug; if it doesn’t […]