We all know that pilots undergo many hours of flight simulation. Not only does this simulation aid in their initial training, but it also serves to familiarize them with situations that rarely occur. After all, they have the lives of others in their hands. You may not realize that simulation exists in many aspects of […]
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I am often asked whether to use heat or ice after an injury. Some controversy exists, and you should always follow the advice of your doctor. Often these recommendations are based on what feels best. Also, ice can sometimes reduce the time it takes for you to recover from an injury, or even just a […]
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I love hearing stories about how couples meet. One couple in particular tops the list. For the sake of patient privacy, we’ll refer to them as John and Susan. Roughly 25 years ago, John’s college buddy convinced him to take a post-graduation trip to New York. As luck would have it, they were stuck on […]
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In many situations, screening to detect a disease before symptoms manifest can help find the disease early when it is more easily treated. But for some types of diseases, the risks of screening must be compared to the benefits. One such screening is prostate cancer screening. Becoming knowledgeable on the types, risks and benefits of […]
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More than 15 million men and women in the United States suffer from urinary incontinence, according to the Urology Care Foundation. Women are twice as likely as men to experience urinary incontinence. Because urinary incontinence, sometimes referred to as an overactive bladder, can be treated successfully, many of these people suffer from the disease needlessly. […]
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When it comes to urinary tract infections (UTIs), sorting out the facts from the fiction is critical in not only getting help now, but also in avoiding future infections. You Can Get UTIs from Sex Fact: According to the CDC, while anyone can have a UTI, sexually active women are the highest risk group. It […]
Kidneys play a vital role in overall health and well being. The roles of the kidneys are diverse, including the job of removing waste from the body by converting it into urine and balancing the ratios of salt and other substances in the blood. When kidneys become obstructed, they are no longer able to function […]
Not all kidney diseases are cancerous. However, even benign kidney disease can cause significant problems, including damage to the other functioning kidney. Here is a look at how your doctor can deal with serious, though not malignant, kidney problems. Deciding What Is Wrong Thanks to advanced medical imaging technology, your doctor can get an accurate […]
A woman’s anatomy is complex, especially in the pelvic region. This is the area that is especially susceptible to problems relating to the urinary tract and childbirth. Laparobotic surgery is particularly beneficial for these types of gynecological issues because it is much less invasive than other surgical methods. A Woman’s Anatomy The pelvic region of […]
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Intuitive Surgical, maker of the surgical robotic device, released their latest iteration in the second quarter of last year – the “Xi” (the prior version being the “Si”). As I approach 6 months of using this technologic marvel, I felt a review was in order. On my initial use, it was clear that Intuitive Surgical […]
The Value of Simulation
/in Blog, Innovations in Minimally Invasive SurgeryWe all know that pilots undergo many hours of flight simulation. Not only does this simulation aid in their initial training, but it also serves to familiarize them with situations that rarely occur. After all, they have the lives of others in their hands. You may not realize that simulation exists in many aspects of […]
When to Use Ice
/in Blog, Health and WellnessI am often asked whether to use heat or ice after an injury. Some controversy exists, and you should always follow the advice of your doctor. Often these recommendations are based on what feels best. Also, ice can sometimes reduce the time it takes for you to recover from an injury, or even just a […]
Love In An Elevator
/in Blog, From Dr. MillerI love hearing stories about how couples meet. One couple in particular tops the list. For the sake of patient privacy, we’ll refer to them as John and Susan. Roughly 25 years ago, John’s college buddy convinced him to take a post-graduation trip to New York. As luck would have it, they were stuck on […]
Is Prostate Cancer Screening Right For Me?
/in BlogIn many situations, screening to detect a disease before symptoms manifest can help find the disease early when it is more easily treated. But for some types of diseases, the risks of screening must be compared to the benefits. One such screening is prostate cancer screening. Becoming knowledgeable on the types, risks and benefits of […]
Losing Bladder Control? You Don’t Have to Depend on Depends!
/in BlogMore than 15 million men and women in the United States suffer from urinary incontinence, according to the Urology Care Foundation. Women are twice as likely as men to experience urinary incontinence. Because urinary incontinence, sometimes referred to as an overactive bladder, can be treated successfully, many of these people suffer from the disease needlessly. […]
UTI Fact or Fiction
/in BlogWhen it comes to urinary tract infections (UTIs), sorting out the facts from the fiction is critical in not only getting help now, but also in avoiding future infections. You Can Get UTIs from Sex Fact: According to the CDC, while anyone can have a UTI, sexually active women are the highest risk group. It […]
Kidney Obstruction: Causes and Treatment Options
/in BlogKidneys play a vital role in overall health and well being. The roles of the kidneys are diverse, including the job of removing waste from the body by converting it into urine and balancing the ratios of salt and other substances in the blood. When kidneys become obstructed, they are no longer able to function […]
Benign Kidney Diseases
/in BlogNot all kidney diseases are cancerous. However, even benign kidney disease can cause significant problems, including damage to the other functioning kidney. Here is a look at how your doctor can deal with serious, though not malignant, kidney problems. Deciding What Is Wrong Thanks to advanced medical imaging technology, your doctor can get an accurate […]
Laparobotic Surgery and Gynecological Disorders
/in BlogA woman’s anatomy is complex, especially in the pelvic region. This is the area that is especially susceptible to problems relating to the urinary tract and childbirth. Laparobotic surgery is particularly beneficial for these types of gynecological issues because it is much less invasive than other surgical methods. A Woman’s Anatomy The pelvic region of […]
Latest Robotic Technologies – Intuitive Surgical Xi Review
/in Blog, Innovations in Minimally Invasive SurgeryIntuitive Surgical, maker of the surgical robotic device, released their latest iteration in the second quarter of last year – the “Xi” (the prior version being the “Si”). As I approach 6 months of using this technologic marvel, I felt a review was in order. On my initial use, it was clear that Intuitive Surgical […]