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Most people think of heart rate or blood pressure when they think of vital signs. It is common to use numbers to quantify health and risk of disease. The American Heart Association encourages people to “know their numbers” referring to blood pressure, blood cholesterol, blood glucose, and weight. However, research is now showing the importance…
According to the Interstitial Cystitis Association, 3 to 8 million women and 1 to 4 million men in the United States may have interstitial cystitis (IC). IC is also known as painful bladder syndrome, bladder pain syndrome, or hypersensitive bladder syndrome. The cause of IC is unknown. There are many triggers that may contribute to…
June is the month that we take a little time to acknowledge the amazing men in our lives. We celebrate our fathers, our step-fathers, our grandfathers, and many other men that have taken on a father-like role in our lives. During this time of the year, it is important to highlight the unique aspects of…
Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most common benign pathologies of the prostate, affecting 30% of men. It involves an enlargement of the prostate that is caused by rapid growth of prostate cells. The etiology of BPH is unknown but it seems to be multifactorial with age, genetics, hormones, obesity, and lifestyle being…
A doctors visit isn’t exactly a walk in the park. Sometimes it’s too much to psych yourself up for a blood draw and a prostate exam. This may be why 40% of men skip their annual exam. Prostate Cancer The harsh reality is 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in…