Valley Urological Associates features a new health tip every month. Be sure to check back regularly to learn about ways to maintain proper urological health!
DR. ROBERT DOEBLER: NEW INSIGHTS INTO FOCAL THERAPY FOR PROSTATE CANCER, AND ACTIVE SURVEILLANCE
Dr. Robert Doebler traveled to Montreal and Washington, D.C., recently to attend two conferences on prostate cancer-related topics. At the First Montreal Conference on Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer, Dr. Doebler participated in presentations by leading experts on prostate imaging and other diagnostic tools, current and future therapies and ongoing research in the field of Focal Therapy for prostate cancer. Dr. Doebler also participated in a National Institutes of Health conference in Washington, D.C. titled: State-of-the-Science Conference: Role of Active Surveillance in the Management of Men with Localized Prostate Cancer.
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BLADDER CANCER: ANOTHER REASON TO QUIT SMOKING
The National Cancer Institute projected that there would be more than 70,000 new cases of bladder cancer in the United States, and nearly 15,000 deaths, in 2010. Although bladder cancer does not have the same public profile of other cancers, such as breast and lung, it is the fourth most common cancer diagnosis among men, and the ninth most in women.
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YOUR KIDNEYS AND HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
High blood pressure is a major contributing factor to many chronic health conditions, that’s why you hear so much about the importance of managing your blood pressure. According to the American heart Association, an estimated one in three Americans has high blood pressure, which is signified by a systolic pressure (the top number in your blood pressure reading) of 140 or higher, and a diastolic (bottom number) of 90 or higher.
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MEET THE VALLEY UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATES PHYSICIAN EXTENDERS
There's no better way to maintain proper urologic health than to take full advantage of all of the resources that Valley Urological Associates provides its patients. The newest resource? Our highly qualified physician extenders!
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A 'PERFECT STORM'
DR. DOEBLER: A 'PERFECT STORM' FOR UROLOGY PATIENTS, DOCTORS
Taken individually the issues are troubling enough; combine them and the conditions are just right for a "perfect storm" in healthcare and, specifically, in the specialty of urology. Anticipating these developments, Valley Urological Associates took steps to add physician extenders Richard Burns, PA-C and Bonnie Wasson, CRNP to ensure that Valley Urological Associates' reputation for quality care and prompt access continues into the future.
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SEPTEMBER IS PROSTATE CARE MONTH
If you are a man it is more than likely you will experience some sort of prostate problem during your
lifetime. There are three types of prostate problems: infection; enlarged prostate (benign prostatic
hyperplasia); and prostate cancer. Other sections of the Valley Urological Associates website provide
extensive information on prostate problems, but here is a quick overview:
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High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Provides Breakthough Treatment for Prostate Cancer
Until recently, patients had three options for treating their prostate
cancers: a radical prostatectomy - through either open or minimally invasive
robotic surgery; radiation therapy involving the implantation of radioactive
metal particles, or "seeds," in the prostate and sometimes combined with
external radiation; and cryotherapy, a procedure that involves freezing
the prostate gland.
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SUPPLEMENTS: THE COMMON CURE FOR URINARY STONES?
A Painful Problem
According to an August 2006 article in the Journal of Urology, more
than $1.5 billion is spent annually in the United States on plant supplements
to prevent and relieve the symptoms of urinary stones. It's no surprise.
Urinary stones, commonly called kidney stones, are perhaps the most painful
urologic condition--some have likened the discomfort to childbirth.
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Exercise To Reduce or Eliminate Overactive Bladder and Stress
Incontinence
No doubt, every woman has heard of Kegel exercises. A recent
Google search listed approximately 63,700,000 "hits" regarding the subject.
There is good reason for the interest in these exercises: Properly performed,
Kegel exercises can be 60-80 percent successful in reducing or even eliminating
the symptoms of overactive bladder and stress urinary incontinence. Unfortunately,
for large numbers of women attempting Kegel exercises, the results are
quite unsatisfactory for two main reasons.
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Avoiding Dehydration During the Summer
The arrival of summer weather in western Pennsylvania also brings
higher temperatures and humidity, along with the health risk of dehydration
and its disastrous effects. While most of us understand that dehydration
is a serious health problem, few of us realize the effects that dehydration
has on our urinary system. In fact, dehydration is an important cause
of acute renal failure.
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