By Anita Mandal, M.D. Question: I’ve seen two plastic surgeons for botox and fillers. Their fees were much higher than some doctors who are not cosmetic surgeons and most medical spas. Is there any real benefit to paying more for a plastic surgeon? Answer: Botox and fillers may seem quick and easy, but serious complications can and do occur. With …
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By Alan J. Bauman, M.D. Over 80 million Americans (50 million men and 30 million women) suffer from hair loss or thinning hair — and together they spend more than $3.5 billion a year on treatments to maintain or restore a more youthful head of hair. But, much of the time this money is wasted on treatments that either don’t work, or don’t work as well …
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Summer is almost over, leaving behind sun kissed skin, bleached locks, smiles, memories, and … unwanted pounds. If you find your shorts fitting a bit snug and your swimsuit uncomfortable you are not alone. Did you know most women gain weight in the summer months? This is especially true for stay at home moms. With months of preparing endless meals, …
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By Carl C. F. Gittens, M.D., P.A. In recent years the theme of medicine appears to me to be heading towards a proactive approach as opposed to a historically practiced reactive approach to medicine. Diet and exercise are becoming a part of our daily activities. We are approaching the back-to-school time of year. I am writing this article to remind …
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In the few short decades since their discovery, stem cells have changed the way doctors around the world see the future of medicine. Doctors have already harnessed the unique ability of stem cells to treat cancer and genetic blood diseases, using stem cell therapies such as bone marrow transplants. Today, more than 1,700 clinical studies are under way, demonstrating the …
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By Lauren R. Rosecan, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. Choroidal neovascular membranes (CNVM) are new blood vessels that grow beneath the retina and disrupt vision. These blood vessels grow in an area called the choroid, the area between the retina and the sclera (the white part of your eye). The choroid supplies oxygen and nutrients to the eye. CNVM occur when new …
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New ‘Vampire’ PRP Treatment May Rejuvenate Dying Follicles By Alan J. Bauman, M.D. What do Tiger Woods, Rafael Nadal, Kobe Bryant, Kim Kardashian and Angelina Jolie have in common? The answer is that they have all reportedly used their own blood as a cutting-edge non-surgical regenerative medical treatment. Studied in over 6,500 published scientific papers, the use of concentrated blood …
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By Bruce R. Dooley, M.D. – Millions suffer from the poor health conditions that are directly related to imbalances in the intestinal tract, a condition known as dysbiosis. This condition is caused over time by negative impacts on a person such as stress, antibiotics, sugar or carbohydrate intake, mercury from so-called “silver” dental fillings, steroids, overuse of certain medications and …
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When you look in the mirror you may notice that you have your dad’s nose and your mom’s smile, but it’s what you can’t see that can significantly increase your risk of developing cancer. Aside from physical features, both parents can pass a genetic mutation in the BRCA 1 or BRCA 2 genes on to their children. Changes in the …
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By Lee R. Cohen, D.D.S., M.S., M.S. – Imagine that as you read this article, blood is continually dripping from any part of your body. My assumption is that you, like almost anyone, would immediately attend to the issue and if necessary seek medical attention right away. Now let us compare this to a similar situation occurring in the mouth. …
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