A Safe Haven when Making Medical Decisions By William Charters and Jeffrey Kiser Advance Medical Directives are the most prevalent guidance documents seen by hospitals and medical professionals nationwide. In 1990, Congress passed the Patient Self-Determination Act, requiring healthcare providers to inform patients of their right to make predetermined decisions regarding … [Read more...] about Advance Directives
Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine
Two Sides of the Same Coin When our Physician Advisory Board suggested topics for our 2017 publication year, an update on geriatrics/palliative medicine was among the most frequently requested. At first, it seemed there was enough difference between the two specialties to warrant a separate article for each – but as we got into the research, and began interviewing … [Read more...] about Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine
Advanced Therapeutics for Overactive Bladder…third line therapy for men and women of all ages
By Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD and Jessica DeLong, MD The American Urological Association estimates that about 33 million Americans suffer from overactive bladder (OAB) – 30 percent of all men and 40 percent of women. It’s one of the vexing conditions associated with aging, but OAB is prevalent in the general population as well. A significant amount of OAB is never … [Read more...] about Advanced Therapeutics for Overactive Bladder…third line therapy for men and women of all ages
The Evolving Use and Benefits of Cementless Total Knee Replacements
By Jon H. Swenson, M.D., F.A.A.O.S., Hampton Roads Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Cementless total knee replacements have gained popularity in the past five years, thanks to improved technology that allows for even more precise fit and enduring adhesion. Using advanced 3D printing systems and lasers, we are able to shape titanium powder into rough, porous … [Read more...] about The Evolving Use and Benefits of Cementless Total Knee Replacements
For Back Pain, Physical Therapy Plays Key Role in Prevention and Rehabilitation
By Brian Hoy, PT, CMP, FMS-C The goal of any physical therapist is straightforward: to help patients gain or regain the highest degree of quality of life. Meeting this goal involves both prevention and rehabilitation. And while our human body is both fragile and resilient, one area that’s frequently a source of discomfort is the back. In addition to discomfort … [Read more...] about For Back Pain, Physical Therapy Plays Key Role in Prevention and Rehabilitation
