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ACBC (complete blood count) is a common blood test that measures and evaluates the different types of cells in the blood. While it is often part of a routine health checkup, it is also one of the first tests commonly used to detect signs of many types of blood cancer. A CBC is usually done at a lab or hospital. …

Chronic low back pain is a condition that can significantly impact your quality of life, limiting activities and even interrupting sleep. Traditional treatments such as physical therapy, medications and surgery, often have limited success and may carry risks. In recent years, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy has emerged as a promising regenerative treatment for spinal pain. Understanding PRP Therapy PRP is …

Dental implants are a hot topic. By age 45 most of us are missing at least one tooth. If you need one or more dental implants, you know there is a lot of information to sift through. Looking online you might see offers, even bargains for dental implants. Don’t be fooled. Dental implants come with risk. To ensure your dental …

How can you plan for the inheritance of a disabled child in order to preserve their ability to receive government benefits? Do you have a disabled child who will be inheriting from your estate? Does this disabled child receive government benefits? Many families are not aware that once a disabled child (minor or adult), who is receiving government benefits, receives …

By David A. Goldman MD – Just because something is a common belief doesn’t make it true. A lot of things you have probably heard about your vision turn out to be false. Here are five common myths that have no basis in science. Sitting too close to the TV will ruin your eyes Your mom may have warned you …

It doesn’t take much effort to hear of all the turmoil going on in our nation and around the world. It’s quite frightening at times to think about where this all might end up. But if we’re honest with one another, we really shouldn’t be surprised. Conflict between people has existed since Cain and Abel – and it’s not getting …

Catching cancer early can greatly improve the chances of successful treatment and survival. Some tests can spot abnormalities even before signs or symptoms appear. Unfortunately, many people avoid colonoscopies (to detect colon cancer) or Pap smears (to test for cervical cancer) because they find them invasive, uncomfortable, or embarrassing. At-home cancer screening tests offer new ways for people to screen …

In the world of modern medicine, patients suffering from chronic pain and degenerative conditions often face a difficult choice: undergo invasive surgery with lengthy recovery times or rely on corticosteroids that provide only temporary relief. However, an innovative and highly effective alternative is revolutionizing the way we heal—regenerative medicine. Utilizing the body’s natural healing mechanisms, regenerative therapies offer a powerful, …

By David A. Goldman MD – Protecting your eyes from injury is one of the most basic things you can do to keep your vision healthy throughout your life. You may be somewhat aware of the possible risks of eye injuries, but are you taking the easiest step of all to prevent 90 percent of those injuries: wearing the proper …

Two years ago this very month I found myself in what was seemingly a perpetual series of events that turned our world upside down. It was one of the most difficult times of my life. In a very short span of a couple of weeks I found myself having been betrayed by people I love very much,;criticized, and even cast …