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What is the Polypill?
Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses the Polypill. The Polypill is being developed in response to an important reality surrounding cardiovascular disease. There are three important drugs that can help prevent heart disease (statins, ACE inhibitors, and aspirin). These drugs are not taken for two major reasons. First, the drugs are simply too expensive for much of the world, including countries as developed as Russia. And secondly, in developed nations where the drugs are affordable patients too often fail to comply - after three years 70% of patients do not take the medications as prescribed. (Read more about What is the Polypill?)
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Cinco De Mayo and Heartburn
Ole!
Manana is Cinco de Mayo!
Lots of folks will be heading to bars and restaurants around town to enjoy this Mexican holiday. But will a healthy dose of fun come with a hefty dose of heartburn?
A one time episode of heartburn on Cinco de Mayo may not be much to worry about. And there are plenty of Mexican foods you can enjoy and not worry about worsening your symptoms.
But if you get heartburn frequently, that is a cause for concern.
Christy Searl chooses to enjoy a glass of wine at a Mexican restaurant rather than margaritas. “These margaritas at this place are lethal,” she exclaims. (Read more about Cinco De Mayo and Heartburn)
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What is Cancer?
By Dr. Chitti Moorthy -Director, Departments of Radiation Medicine and Radiology,
New York Medical College, Valhalla , NY
The cause of cancer lies deep within the building blocks of a person's cells (genes and DNA). If these blocks become disorganized, cancer may develop. (Read more about What is Cancer?)
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Weekly Health Wrap
New research out of a major radiology meeting shows that virtual colonoscopy along with computer-aided detection is highly effective for finding colon polyps, which can become cancerous.
Virtual colonoscopy is desirable because there is no risk of bleeding or colon perforation and intravenous sedation is unnecessary. The procedure is less costly than conventional colonoscopy and it’s more convenient, taking 15 minutes or less. (Read more about Weekly Health Wrap)
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Radiation Oncology
By Dr. Chitti Moorthy
In recent years, Radiation Oncology has made great strides in cancer treatment. Alone or in combination with other treatments, radiation therapy is dramatically raising cancer cure rates. Leading medical centers provide state-of-the-art radiation therapy in a comfortable and caring environment. (Read more about Radiation Oncology)
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What is Cancer and How it is Caused
Cancer is a term used to describe a group of illnesses all having certain common characteristics. There are over 200 different types of cancer and all have a specific name, treatment and a chance of being cured. The human body is made of organs, such as the brain, liver and heart. And each of these organs is made up tissues, such as fat, blood vessels and muscles. (Read more about What is Cancer and How it is Caused)
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PROSTATE CANCER CALCULATOR
There is a new online tool for prostate cancer patients just unveiled that is said to be the most accurate way to predict one’s chances of long term survival. (Read more about PROSTATE CANCER CALCULATOR)
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Virtual Colonoscopy
Moserata Santana is not worried about colon cancer in spite of the fact that the disease killed her father and brother. She’s getting a screening colonoscopy, and has faith that the colonoscopy procedure will detect anything unusual, before it becomes life threatening. (Read more about Virtual Colonoscopy)
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 Dr. Bridget Freeman
Atlantis Medical Center PA
1617 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville,
Florida
32207
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Leaky Gut Syndrome can cause anyone to feel as if the energy has been sucked straight out of their body. The bloating and fatigue kicks in and it does not take long for the sufferer to feel disgusting and sluggish. For patients that suffer from Leaky Gut Syndrome, you can breathe a sigh of relief because Dr. Bridget Freeman, M.D. and her team at Atlantis Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida plan to help you.
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Dr. Bridget Freeman
Atlantis Medical Center PA
1617 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville,
Florida
32207
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as CFS, is a new disease affecting many Americans each day. A terrible ordeal which causes patients to constantly feel exhausted, no matter the amount of rest they get. It prevents a normal lifestyle for every person it affects. Dr. Bridget Freeman, M.D., and the people at Atlantis Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida aim to help you cope with the disease and not let it stop you from enjoying your life.
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 Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum
Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx,
NY
10469
Call (888) 860-7136
Effective cancer treatment starts with a visit to the Eastchester Center for Cancer Care. Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum is the attending radiation oncologist dedicated to outstanding patient results. Your life depends on the most sophisticated radiation therapy treatments currently available. Dr. Rosenbaum is the Board Certified radiation oncologist you can trust.
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 Dr. Bennie Chiles
Westchester Spine and Brain Surgery, PLLC
280 N. Central Ave Suite 235
Hartsdale,
NY
10530
Call (888) 281-4568
Do you need to have Spine Surgery? Spine surgery can correct damaged spines and give you relief from the severe back pain you are experiencing. Double Board Certified Dr. Bennie Chiles III practices at Westchester Spine and Brain Surgery in Hartsdale, NY. He is an attending neurosurgeon at a number of prominent hospitals in the area.
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 Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging | Women's Imaging Center
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 544-1169
- If your doctor says you need a mammogram/ mammography the place to have it done is the Medical Imaging Unit at Lawrence Hospital Center, NY. Conveniently located across the street from the Bronxville Metro North Station the Medical Imaging unit will give you the attention you want and need.
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 Dr. Lucia Boselli
Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx,
NY
10469
Call (888) 860-7136
The Bronx based Eastchester Center for Cancer Care is a full-service radiation oncology cancer center dedicated to offering the highest level of care for Westchester oncology patients. Dr. Lucia Boselli is a Board Certified radiation oncologist who possesses the skill and experience necessary for effective cancer treatment
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 Osceola Cancer Center
Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee,
Florida
34741
Call (888) 287-5593
Living with cancer is a burden for anyone to bear. Your physical activities become limited and psychological damage can occur. To end the pain that comes with cancer in all shapes and form, seek the help of the Osceola Cancer Center in Osceola County Florida. Radiation therapy is one of the many treatments for people to choose from at the Osceola Cancer Center to fight their particular type of cancer.
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 Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, M.D.
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
Cancer specialist, Tauseef Ahmed, a consistent "Top Doctors" pick by Castle Connolly, cares for and treats patients throughout the New York Metropolitan Area and Lower Hudson Valley.
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Osceola Cancer Center
Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee,
Florida
34741
Call (888) 287-5593
Discovering that you have cervical cancer is shocking and disheartening news to hear. However, with the proper care, support, and attention, you can be given the equipment you need to handle your condition with much more confidence and ease. The team of cancer specialists at Osceola Cancer Center in Osceola, Florida can offer you both the effective course of treatment and psychosocial support necessary to aid you during this challenging ordeal.
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 Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, M.D.
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
Dr. Ahmed is a Professor of Medicine, Chief of Oncology / Hematology and Neoplastic Diseases at the New York Medical College. He is also the Medical Director of the Zalmen A. Arlin Cancer Institute at Westchester Medical Center.
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 Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx,
NY
10469
Call (888) 860-7136
Are you in need of specialized cancer care? The Eastchester Center for Cancer Care is a cancer treatment center whose oncologists offer quality care with the latest techniques. The comprehensive list of specialized treatments include radiation therapy, radiation treatment, chemotherapy and radiosurgery. Rest assured, you're in good hands with board certified, skilled and experienced oncologists watching over you.
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 Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D.
Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta,
GA
30338
Call 888-337-9370
Help yourself breathe easier again by receiving some alternative treatment for your lung cancer. The Immune Recovery Clinic of the Immune Recovery Foundation serving Baltimore, Maryland helps patients ease the pain of lung cancer by knocking the immune system back into high gear.
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Osceola Cancer Center
Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee,
Florida
34741
Call (888) 287-5593
A new testicular cancer diagnosis can be a frightening experience. That is why you need a testicular cancer doctor who can treat the sickness and the mental anguish, fear, and anger that accompany this terrible disease. The Osceola Cancer Center in Florida has a full team of oncologists ready to take you through the physically and emotionally demanding battle that is cancer.
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Osceola Cancer Center
Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee,
Florida
34741
Call (888) 287-5593
Cancer can be a very difficult challenge in somebody's life, causing them emotional, mental, and physical suffering. That is why it is so essential to receive the right moral support and cancer care if you or somebody you love has been faced with this illness. In order to receive this type of treatment, it is important for you to turn to a skilled team of experts who are knowledgeable about your condition and sensitive enough to give you the emotional and spiritual support you need to get through your ordeal. At the Osceola Cancer Center in Orlando, FL, a staff of compassionate medical professionals is there to help you cope with your illness both physically and mentally, so that you can live your life to the fullest despite your condition.
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 Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, M.D.
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
If you have skin cancer, you know the importance of getting treated by the best doctor possible. Timing is key; the earlier it is detected, the greater the chance that you will be cured. Dr. Tauseef Ahmed of Westchester Oncology & Hematology, serving Manhattan, has dedicated many years to studying skin cancer treatment options for condition such as melanoma and dysplastic nevus. He is an oncologist you can trust.
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Dr. Bridget Freeman
Atlantis Medical Center PA
1617 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville,
Florida
32207
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Breast cancer is something no one wants to go through. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer amongst women in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is vital for women to take the proper steps to avoid breast cancer to avoid a daunting fight in the future. Dr. Bridget Freeman, M.D., and her team at Atlantis Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida specialize in the prevention of breast cancer through alternative methods.
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Center for Advanced Surgery | Colorectal, Gastrointestinal and Endoc
Lawrence Hospital Center | Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 302-0762
Colon cancer is difficult to deal with. However, it is important to stay positive and understand there is hope for a healthy life. Let the surgeons at the Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery help you are your path to recovery.
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The Columbia University Comprehensive Breast Center at Lawrence Hospital
Lawrence Hospital Center | Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 259-3797
Dealing with breast cancer can be a frightening experience for anyone. With recent breast cancer advancements people are able to live a happy, long life after dealing with this terrible disease. Let the surgeons at Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery in Bronxville, Westchester County, New York, get you passed this difficult time. They are very experienced in breast cancer removal procedures and bring the highest quality of care to each patient.
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Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D.
Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta,
GA
30338
Call 888-337-9370
You've just been diagnosed with melanoma. The word itself can be overwhelming. You may feel intimidated by the medical jargon and the treatment options. While conventional medicine offers therapies shown to be efficacious in the treatment of melanoma, you are interested in alternative melanoma cancer treatment and care. At the Immune Recovery Foundation serving Columbia, South Carolina, patients are offered the best in an alternative treatment called Immune Recovery.
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