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Bladder cancer is a significant health concern in the U.S., and there are some interesting gender differences to be aware of. Bladder cancer mainly affects adults over 55, with the highest rates in those ages 65–74. It is the third most diagnosed cancer in U.S. men, who are three to four times more likely than women to develop it, due …

After spending more than a quarter-century as a Board-Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist, Dr. Joseph Costello knows all too well that a great many of us suffer from back pain. “According to numerous studies, an estimated 80 percent of all adults will experience back pain at some point in their lives,” Costello says. “More than $14 billion is spent annually on treating …

Back surgeries may not work for several reasons. Often, these procedures are to fix the spine rather than restore function. At certain cases, the pain may not go away, either. The reason for this is that pain may be coming from a different part of the spine than being fixed. Sometimes, well-intentioned surgeries may even inadvertently destabilize the spine. However, …

By David A. Goldman MD – While there are certainly new developments in cataract surgery every year, these pale in comparison to the innovations that occur over decades. While many of the technologies discussed in this article are currently available in trials, it is important to remember that they are still in trials for a reason. Once safety data has …

By Brent Myers OK. So here we are… five months into a new year. How are things working out for you? Did you set goals for making this year the best year ever? Did you have dreams and ambitions to make this year different? Did you plan on making things better? Well… how are you doing? Too often we wait …

By Paul Echavarria Everything you need to know: Accessible Bathtubs vs Accessible Showers People with mobility issues must have an accessible bathtub or shower to use at their homes. Accessible bathtubs and showers are each designed to accommodate people who have mobility impairments or other disabilities but there are differences between the two. In this article, you will learn about …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Before and 12 months after PRP by Dr. Alan Bauman While laughter is often lauded as the best medicine, it can sometimes be hard to let out a chuckle when the world feels like a whirlwind. Hectic commutes, long days at the office, and family drama can all bring on stress with ease. And …

Persistent pain and decreased function can feel like a lifelong sentence. A growing number of people are finding relief and renewed quality of life through advanced, non-surgical outpatient treatments and regenerative medicine as we all provide, at the Interventional Pain & Wellness Center. Platelet-Rich Plasma, also called PRP, therapy, takes advantage of our body’s natural healing properties to repair damaged …

How does cancer start? There are several leading theories that explain different ways that cancer may develop. Among them are the Somatic Mutation Theory (SMT) — that cancer arises from a buildup of changes in a single cell, caused by such factors as genetics, aging or exposure to harmful chemicals. The Tissue Organization Field Theory (TOFT) suggests that cancer is …

Getting a baseline hearing test may not always rank at the top of your to-do list, but it offers you the opportunity to take control of your hearing. A baseline hearing test (audiogram) is designed to provide a reference point for future hearing tests. This essential test will be what all future tests can be compared — allowing your audiologist …