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Fatherhood with Klinefelters
What’s the most common definable cause of azoospermia among infertile men? Here’s a hint: it’s also pretty common in general, occurring in 1/500 male births. Answer: Klinefelter syndrome. Men who have it possess an extra X chromosome in every cell in their bodies. It’s inherited, and about equally so from mothers and fathers. The fact is that most men don’t know about... CONTINUE READING→
How to Clean Teeth without a Toothbrush
In recognition of October being National Dental Hygiene Month, the Pennsylvania Center for Dental Implants and Periodontics wanted to share some tips and advice for how to clean your teeth when you do not have a toothbrush. There are times when you are out and about and you do not have a toothbrush readily available but... CONTINUE READING→
MRI Fusion Guided Prostate Biopsy
Dr. David Samadi Prostate Cancer Center welcomes groundbreaking technology: MRI Fusion Guided Prostate Biopsy At the Dr. David Samadi Prostate Cancer Center here in New York, we are continually on the forefront of clinical and technological innovation. In the month of November, we will welcome a state-of-the-art diagnostic system to detect and diagnose prostate cancer... CONTINUE READING→
Partners in Prostate Cancer
A great time was had by all at the recent Prostate Cancer Tweet Chat hosted by the Urology Care Foundation. Having two of my football sports heros, Marcus Allen and Mike Haynes, involved in the chat really energized the conversation and certainly made it a personal highlight of this year’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Best Weapon Yet Another highlight from this Chat was... CONTINUE READING→
Prostate Health Index
October marks the beginning of all things pink, as Breast Cancer Awareness month kicks off, but that doesn’t mean we should forget about Prostate Cancer and the awareness we which we raised for it in September. Not only do we want to keep raising awareness throughout the year, but always strive to achieve better standards... CONTINUE READING→
Prostate and Breast Cancers Are More Similar Than You’d Think
It’s rare to find the words “prostate cancer” and “breast cancer” in the same sentence. After all, one (prostate cancer) affects only men. The other affects mostly women. But despite their differences, the two diseases actually have a lot in common, particularly in the way those diagnosed with either one evaluate their options and make... CONTINUE READING→
The Truth About Vasectomy and Pain
I give a Certificate of Honor to specially recognize every patient on whom I perform a vasectomy. It’s really quite nice and very frameable. “Why?” You ask. Well, it’s not that a no scalpel vasectomy is the most gruesome thing that a man could experience in his life. It’s just that, in the real world of fish stories and Internet tales,... CONTINUE READING→
What you need to know about the Ebola Virus
On Tuesday, the CDC reported that a man who travelled from Liberia to Texas has been found to have Ebola. Now that the first case of Ebola has been confirmed in the US by health officials, the importance of educating ourselves on what this disease is and how it can be prevented becomes even... CONTINUE READING→
4 Ways to Start Eating Healthy Now
Do you grab fast food each week, dislike the taste of vegetables or eat too many sweets? Poor eating habits can mean poor nutrition and poor health. The Mayo Clinic Staff recommends lifestyle changes to reduce cholesterol, including losing weight and eating heart-healthy foods like lean meats, low-fat dairy and monounsaturated fats. Eliminating trans fats... CONTINUE READING→
Joe Torre-Led Campaign Informs Men about Prostate Cancer Treatment Options
In partnership with prostate cancer survivor and baseball Hall-of-Famer Joe Torre and Genomic Health, Men’s Health Network (www.menshealthnetwork.org) is pleased to participate in the Your Prostate Your Decision patient education campaign. This nationwide effort aims to educate prostate cancer patients and their loved ones that every man is different and every cancer is unique, and... CONTINUE READING→