Understanding Esophageal Cancer
By Gastroenterology
Esophageal Cancer is a disease that results from cancer cells forming in the esophagus – the muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
Conditions & Diseases
Colorectal Cancer Q&A
By Rafi M. Ali, MD
Colorectal cancer is common, affecting approximately 1 in every 23 men and 1 in 25 women in the US over the course of their lifetime. Staying up-to-date on recommended cancer screenings has proven to be a highly effective way to detect cancer earlier, start treatment sooner and slow disease progression. Cancer screenings are particularly effective for colorectal cancer because it progresses slowly. Our board-certified Gastroenterologists, Drs. Kashyap Katwala, MD and Rafi Ali, MD and Ciarán Bradley, MD, FACS, board certified in surgery and surgical oncology answer your common questions about colorectal cancer, the risk factors you should be aware of and what treatment options are available.
8 Ways to Reduce Scar Formation & Increase Mobility
By Physical & Occupational Therapy
Scar formation is a natural occurrence after surgery as scars help to strengthen the tissues that are healing. However, too much of a good thing may not actually be beneficial. Scars can become bothersome and limit movement.
Plantar Warts
By Podiatry
Most plantar warts aren’t a serious health concern, but they may be bothersome or painful, and they can be resistant to treatment. You may need to see your Podiatrist to treat and remove plantar warts.
What Can Itchy Stretch Marks During Pregnancy Mean?
By Dermatology
One of the most common pregnancy-related skin diseases is a condition called Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy (PUPPP). This disease most often affects women who are pregnant for the first time, and recurrences with subsequent pregnancies are uncommon.
5 Ways to Treat Erectile Dysfunction
By Urology
When your erection falls flat, you need real and honest information on what to do. Ignore those miracle cures and random Google searches; get serious about fixing your problem and talk to a doctor.
A Rash…On Your Eyelids?
Eyelid dermatitis, or a rash on the eyelids, is a very common skin condition. Eyelids have the thinnest skin of the whole body so they are most susceptible to irritation. Eyelid dermatitis presents as dry, red, itchy skin and can have many causes.
7 Facts About Testicular Cancer
By Hematology & Oncology
According to the American Cancer Society, roughly 8,000 men will be diagnosed with testicular cancer in the United States this year. Testicular cancer is a rarer form of cancer, but instances have been on the rise. Luckily, if caught early, testicular cancer can be treated successfully.
At-Home, Natural Remedies for Psoriasis
By Dermatology
Psoriasis affects 100 million people worldwide, with about 150,000 new cases every year. There is no known cure for psoriasis, but with different treatments and lifestyle alterations, symptoms may be relieved.
Why Am I Losing Hair?
The average person sheds between 50 – 100 hairs per day. As you age, it is normal to experience gradual thinning and breakage of hair.