By Barbara Entsuah, MD Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of death due to cancer in the US. In 2005 according to the American cancer society, 145,000 people were affected. Family history may play a significant risk factor, with about 30% of diagnosed cases showing familiar groupings, meaning that those people may have a [...]
By: Clinton E. Sims, Psy D Parents around the country cringed, weeks ago, as the nearly endless reports of young celebrities marching off to jail and rehab picked up steam. First Paris Hilton, then Lindsay Lohan, and of course Britney Spears seemed to be competing for the title of most negative role model. To millions [...]
By Jannette Rivera, M.D. As a mother, when I think of my children I can only pray that they will grow up to be God-fearing, well balanced, productive members of society. As a pediatrician, I find that most parents share the same prayer for their children. On a daily basis I address questions such as: [...]
By: Deborah Cort, RN, MSN, CRRN If you’re like most folks, you depend on your doctor to give you all of the medication safety information you need, and rightly so. No doubt, your physician writes every prescription with your improved health in mind. But just how well does your doctor know you? Well enough to [...]
By Clinton E. Sims, Clinical psychologist Relationships are dynamic. That is, they are affected by the personality traits of each partner. In particular, interpersonal interactions are defined by perceptions, reactions, communication styles and interaction patterns that have been developed throughout life, based on past experiences. In that regard, relationships are enhanced, and have a greater [...]
By Deborah Cort, MSN, CRRN Approximately 12,000 physicians call themselves “hospitalists” nationwide (Society of Hospital Medicine Annual Meeting 2005). A hospitalist is a physician who focuses on the medical care of hospitalized patients. Once a patient is admitted, the hospitalist takes over for the primary care physician, directing and managing patient care and reporting the [...]
By Jannette Rivera, MD All normal children have times when they may appear hyperactive, running around endlessly, yelling and seemingly out of control, and yet, at other times they may seem inattentive and “spaced out.” This may be normal childhood behavior for some, but for others, these behaviors may be so severe that it disrupts [...]
By Jenny Clarke ”If you begin to understand what you are without trying to change it, then what you are undergoes a transformation.” – J. Krishnamurti Yoga in America has become as readily available as Starbucks or Wal-Mart, with studios popping up all over the country and most fitness centers offering classes. It is rather [...]
