Colitis Explained
Colitis occurs when an overactive immune system launches an attack on healthy tissue in the gut and causes inflammation of the large intestine.
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What is Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder in which the sheath that protects our brain and spinal cord nerve fibers, called myelin, undergoes changes and becomes damaged by a person’s own body.
Continue readingWhat is NIPT: Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing?
When we get pregnant, suddenly we’re inundated with information about what to do, what not to do, what to eat, to avoid, and then our prenatal providers ask us to decide on various prenatal testing options.
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If you’re thinking about getting pregnant and wonder if you can be tested for some of the silent , recessive genetic disorders, then keep reading.
Continue readingWhat is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is an eye disease that if left untreated can cause damage to the optic nerve and blindness.
Continue readingBreast Reduction Surgery
There’s a lot to consider when thinking about breast reduction surgery. They’ve been endlessly photographed and used to market everything from tires to tomato sauce. Breasts are revered, worshiped, pushed up, enhanced, and no matter what your size receive amazing amounts of attention – unwanted and wanted.
Continue readingA Mammogram? Breast Ultrasound? MRI? – Who Gets What?
When a woman comes to see me for her annual exam, in addition to all the things we talk about, it’s also important to determine if she needs more than just a screening mammogram and ABUS if indicated.
Continue readingA Mammogram? Breast Ultrasound? MRI? – Who Gets What?
A subset of women, because of their genetics, breast structure, and/or family history, may want to take advantage of screening tools such as the 3D mammograms, MRI, and Automated Breast Ultrasound. This is why it’s best to work with your health care provider, giving them a thorough history, and the information they need, so that together you can choose the best screening plan for you.
Continue readingA Mammogram? Breast Ultrasound? MRI? – Who Gets What?
Why Do I Need a Breast Ultrasound?Heather was just notified that in addition to her mammogram, it was also recommended that she have a breast ultrasound because her breast tissue was dense. She was confused. Why do I need that, she wondered? Is there something wrong and why didn’t they just do the ultrasound in the first place?
Continue readingA Mammogram? Breast Ultrasound? MRI? – Who Gets What? Part One
Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women, and certainly one that the vast majority of my patients worry about. Breast cancer affects roughly 1 in 8 women. Only cancer that’s more common in women is skin cancer.
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