MRI Excels at Detecting Wrist Ligament Tears
The most advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine is nearly as effective as going in surgically to detect tears in wrist ligaments, according to a recent study.
The author of the paper in the American Journal of Roentgenology, Thomas Magee of Neuroskeletal Imaging in Merritt Island, Fla., examined the magnetic resonance (MR) wrist images of 300 patients at his community imaging service. The scans were performed with a so-called 3-Tesla MRI machine, which is twice the magnetic strength of the most common system, the 1.5-Tesla MRI.
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Two Markers Found for Prostate-Cancer Deadliness
Investigators have found that men who are or have been overweight or who have high insulin levels are more likely to die from prostate cancer. The discovery of these two predictors is important, because doctors now have two crucial clues as to which patients will develop the most life-threatening tumors and therefore which to treat most aggressively.
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What is an Aneurysm?
WHAT IS AN AORTIC ANEURYSM? With Dr.Sateesh Babu Vascular Associates of Westchester
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African American Women and Breast Cancer
“I was afraid that I wouldn’t be able to see my children grow up and my grandchild grow, you get this really scary feeling inside,” says Rosamond Stallings. When 45 year old Rosamond Stallings was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 years ago, doctors urged her to immediately have a mastectomy. “They found like six malignant tumors,” says Rosamond. Recent studies have shown that 30 percent or more of breast cancer patients fail to receive complete treatment, and that African American women are as much as 10 percent less likely than white women to receive optimal therapy. But now, supported by a $10 million grant from the Department of Defense, a study, led by a team of doctors at Columbia University Medical Center, will look at possible reasons for the disparity.
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How Real is the Threat of Pandemic?
Dr. John Cahill explains that our world is becoming increasingly small and easy access air travel and global urbanization has created the possibility for the very real threat of pandemic. The internet has made international travel quick and easy and soon a majority of the global population will live in close quarter urban environments. A good example is SARS, which started in China, made its way to Hong Kong, and spread throughout the world rapidly. More recently, though there have not been a large number of reported cases, Avian Influenza has the potential to be a serious threat to public health. If someone with the common Flu were to meet someone with Avian Influenza, there is a very real possibility that the two could mutate into something very virulent and spread rapidly.
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A Crisis In Modern Scientific Education
Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses a crisis in modern scientific education. For Dr. Fuster the crisis is not a lack of technical skill, but lack of creativity. Dr. Fuster explores how science, and specifically medical education, has become overly oriented to our present technological world at the expense of creativity. He also urges scientist and their students to be open enough to be aware of the social implications of their work, For example, extending cell life may have great implications for extending a human life, but then we should be aware of the social implications of such research as well. He also emphasizes how real innovation comes from creativity not technical expertise.
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What is Gastroenterology?
Video: Dr. Jonathan Cohen of the Concorde Medical Group discusses Gastroenterology. Gastroenterology is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on the digestive tract - from the mouth to the anus. Gastroenterolgy studies the functioning and disorders of the esophagus, stomach and intestines, as well as its associated organs such as the liver, pancreas and gall bladder. There is documented evidence that some forms of Gastroenterolgy were practiced in ancient Egypt. Greek, Roman and Arab practitioners studied the digestive tracts of the human body with specially designed spatula and mirrors illuminated by candles or oil lamps. More complex tools for examining the rectum with dilating specula were found in the ruins of Pompeii.
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What is Renal Stenosis?
It is very interesting that a lot of people don't know that blocking the arteries of the kidney can be a cause for hypertension. Particularly someone who is young and becomes hypertensive suddenly, one should make sure there is no blockage in the renal arteries. There are millions of people with hypertension, so it's easy to think that we should simply give them medications. But it's important to understand that there is a very small segment of the population, who develop hypertension at a young age, particularly in their twenties, thirties, forties. They need to be looked into. All we need to do is a scan of their kidneys. What is called a duplex scan or an ultrasound of their arteries. With this methodology we can actually pick up a narrowing of the arteries.
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What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?
Dr. Sattesh Babu of Vascular Associates of Westchester discusses Peripheral Arterial Disease, who is at risk, why it is important to be screened and current treatments. Pad is essentially a blockage of the arteries in the lower extremities. That is what we mean by peripheral arteries -- leg arteries blocked by hardening of the arteries, buildup of cholesterol, plaque and calcium. This in part is a process of aging, but certainly also brought on by smoking. Diabetes is another risk factor, as is hypertension.
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What is Carotid Stenosis?
Dr. Sateesh Babu of Vascular Associates of Westchester discusses "What is Carotid Stenosis?", the treatments, who should be screened and future developments, such as new stenting techniques.
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890-F Atlanta Street, Ste 253
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GA
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Your health and overall wellbeing is a priority. If you are looking for ways to improve your health without having to deal with conventional medicine, Alane Palmer CNC may be able to help you. A vitamin mineral test or a nutritional deficiency test can help you take the guesswork out of which foods and supplements your body needs. Alane Palmer is uniquely qualified to help her clients identify their nutritional needs and bring them back to optimum health. She believes in making simple dietary improvements, lifestyle modifications and sometimes incorporating non invasive labs and/or food intolerance testing to show the client what the right diet and nutritional program would be best for them. If you are looking for assistance in the Hartford, Connecticut area, call Alane Palmer CNC today.
Alane M. Palmer CNC
Nutritionally Yours
890-F Atlanta Street, Ste 253
Roswell,
GA
30075
Call: 678-372-2913
Many children grow up with a bowl of cereal in the morning as a staple of their breakfast meal. If your child doesn’t react well towards many different cereals and you can’t figure out why, the reason could be a gluten allergy. Gluten is a protein mixture that is found in many cereals, grains and wheat products. An allergy or intolerance to gluten is very serious because it can indicate the presence of a severe autoimmune disease afflicting the intestines. Not knowing if your child has this allergy or intolerance is one of the most frightening things a parent can go through. If there is any allergy or intolerance afflicting your child the professionals at Nutritionally Yours Health Solutions can help those in Bergen County, New Jersey will make sure that you find it.
Alane M. Palmer CNC
Nutritionally Yours
890-F Atlanta Street, Ste 253
Roswell,
GA
30075
Call: 678-372-2913
For parents, ensuring that their young children develop healthy eating habits is one of the most difficult and important things they can do for their children. The food allergy experts at Nutritionally Yours Health Solutions want to help people in Bergen County, New Jersey figure out what your children are allergic to and how you can best care for them.
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Nutritionally Yours
890-F Atlanta Street, Ste 253
Roswell,
GA
30075
Call: 678-372-2913
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affects around 3 to 5 % of children. The most common symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder include inattention and impulsiveness, and may or may not include hyperactivity. If your child is struggling in school due to ADHD and you are looking for safe, effective support for your child, Alane Palmer CNC may be able to help you. At Nutritionally Yours Health Solutions, they believe in offering their clients and alternative solution to conventional medicine. If you are looking for alternative solution in the Bergen County, New Jersey area, call Alan
Alane M. Palmer CNC
Nutritionally Yours
890-F Atlanta Street, Ste 253
Roswell,
GA
30075
Call: 678-372-2913
If you are suffering from fatigue and weakness it could be caused by malnutrition. A deficiency in your body’s supply of minerals can lead to a whole host of ailments. The service provided by Nutritionally Yours Health Solutions can help people in Bergen County, New Jersey figure out what their individual vitamin and mineral needs.
Alane M. Palmer CNC
Nutritionally Yours
890-F Atlanta Street, Ste 253
Roswell,
GA
30075
Call: 678-372-2913
Our bodies are very sensitive to and easily influenced by the food that we eat. Food allergies are often the source of a variety of negative symptoms, and can contribute to physical disorders. Therefore, it is important to understand the way your body reacts to certain foods. The professionals at Nutritionally Yours specialize in food allergy testing, and offer their clients in the Hartford, Connecticut area the guidance to, in many cases, reduce or eliminate the discomfort and negative symptoms caused by food allergies.
Alane M. Palmer CNC
Nutritionally Yours
890-F Atlanta Street, Ste 253
Roswell,
GA
30075
Call: 678-372-2913
Good health and nutrition go hand in hand. If you are concerned that you may have an allergy to gluten or suffer from gluten intolerance, Nutritionally Yours Health Solutions can help you. Food allergies can cause a variety of symptoms and disorders ranging from learning disabilities, to skin problems, and even weight gain. If you are looking for a solution, Alane Palmer CNC offers people an alternative solution to conventional medicine. If you are looking for gluten allergy testing in the Hartford, Connecticut area, call Nutritionally Yours today.
Alane M. Palmer CNC
Nutritionally Yours
890-F Atlanta Street, Ste 253
Roswell,
GA
30075
Call: 678-372-2913
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affects around 3 to 5 % of children. Most common symptoms of this disorder include inattention and impulsiveness, and may or may not include hyperactivity. If your child is struggling in school due to ADHD and you are looking for safe, effective treatment for your child, Alane Palmer CNC may be able to help you. At Nutritionally Yours Health Solutions, they believe in offering their clients and alternative solution to conventional medicine. . If you are looking for alternative solution in the Hartford, Connecticut area, call Alane Palmer today.