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
Summer 2017
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
Riverside Neurological & Spine Institute
A multidisciplinary program focusing on complex conditions of the brain and spine. The relationship between the brain and spine is undeniably one of the most delicate and complex in the human body. The smallest misalignment in the spine or misfire in the brain – unless identified and treated by the most well trained and highly skilled neurosurgeon – can cause … [Read more...] about Riverside Neurological & Spine Institute
