3Mar, 2017
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Educational Websites for our Patients

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•    Medlineplus.gov – Clinical Information •    Medivizor.com – Clinical Information •    Urologyhealth.org – Clinical Information •    Ichelp.org – Chronic Interstitial Cystitis •    Avazzia.com – Micro-current technology for pain relief and overactive bladder •    Peyroniesassociation.org – Peyronies Disease •    Timmmedical.com – Vacuum Erection Device •    X4labs.com – Vacuum Erection Device and Penile Extenders Please Leave Your Reviews and Comments on Any of these Websites •    Yelp •    Vitals •    Healthgrades •    Google •    Facebook Voiding Diary Applications •    IUFlow •    IP Voiding Diary •    Volume Diary
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28Feb, 2017
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Patient Education Weblinks

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American Urological Association Foundation is now known as Urology Care Foundation, whose focus is to advance urological research and education to improve patient’s lives. We get asked about complementary medicine often. Please visit the NIH and Consumer Labs website for more information on these types of treatments.   —————————————- Prostate **There are some easy to read, information packed books out there on Prostate Health and Sexual Health, including tips on those over-the-counter supplements everyone talks about. We especially like Dr. Mark Moyad‘s books: The ABC’s of Advanced Prostate Cancer, Fourth […]
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22Feb, 2017
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Transvaginal Mesh

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Pelvic Prolapse Most important, I am willing to examine any of my patients who have had mesh implantation for urethral sling to treat stress urinary incontinence, or implantation of mesh to support fallen bladder or rectum, also called anterior and posterior repair. I will gladly see you at no charge, just tell the receptionist when you call why you wish to be seen. An FDA safety communication: Update on serious complications associated with transvaginal placement of surgical mesh for pelvic organ prolapse which was issued on July 13, 2011, has […]
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20Feb, 2017
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Antibiotic Resistance and Your Health

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Those patients at high risk for already carrying MRSA include: * Patients with history of MRSA colonization * Patients in Intensive Care * Patients hospitalized in the previous 12 months * Patients who have had extensive contact with a health care system such as nursing home residents, patients on dialysis, or patients receiving outpatient infusion therapy * Patients who have received antibiotic therapy in the last three months * Patients with skin or soft tissue infection at this time * Patients with additional risk factors for MRSA which include family […]
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10Jan, 2014
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FDA and Vaginal Mesh or Sling Procedures

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Vaginal mesh is going to be unavailable in near future. For full review of information from the FDA please click here. Fascial Slings (Urethral sling made of your own tissue) will still be a surgery treatment option as will other type of procedures. For more information on these if you have Stress Urinary Incontinence (leaking with laugh, cough, sneeze) please call our office for an appointment. Thank you.
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19Jul, 2013
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Too Many Pelvic Exams in America?

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Clinical Practice Gynecologists Question Need For Routine Pelvic Exams. The New York Times (4/29, Brody) reports in its “Well” health blog that a “growing number of experts are asking whether it’s necessary to” perform so many pelvic exams to women when they visit their gynecologist. An estimated 63.4 million pelvic exams are performed each year in America, which is too high according to Dr. Carolyn L. Westhoff, a gynecologist at Columbia University Medical Center. She says, “This not the case in other countries that get better results without doing routine […]
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16Feb, 2013
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Actos and Bladder Risks

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Ask your PCP or endocrinologist about Actos and bladder cancer. If you are have had blood in your urine or if either you or your doctor is concerned about bladder cancer, call for an appointment. Urinalysis, cancer-screening exams and cystoscopy are all relatively simple, outpatient tools we utilize in this office allowing diagnosis or reassurance. Pioglitazone May Increase Risk Of Bladder Cancer In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes. HealthDay (7/4, Gordon) reported, “Taking pioglitazone (brand name Actos) raised the risk of bladder cancer by about one-fifth, according to a new […]
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16Feb, 2013
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Bladder Irritants in your Diet

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Bladder Irritants in Your Diet By NAFC Appeared in the October, 2012 issue of Quality Care® Halloween is a time for tricks and treats. Unfortunately most of the treats are empty calorie snacks, such as sweets, cookies, alcoholic beverages and sugar-sweetened drinks. For those with diabetes who have bladder control issues, it is important to remember that the high sugar content in these treats can lead to frequency and urgency. When there is excess sugar in the blood the kidneys work harder to remove the glucose. The brain gets the […]
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