Tuesday, June 11, 2013

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Jay Motola

Jay Motola, Health Pro

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Urologist

PSA Testing and New Guidelines Create More Confusion

By now you must really be confused by prostate cancer. To be honest, many urologists are also confused.  Let me review some of the facts with you.  Prostate cancer will affect one of six men during their lifetime.  The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2013, about 240,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed. ... Read moreChevron
posted 05/23/2013, comments (0)|
Nancy  Muller

Nancy Muller, Health Pro

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National Association for Continence, Executive Director

Stroke Becoming More Common in Younger Adults

New research published in the October 10, 2012 online issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology, reveals that strokes are becoming more common in younger people.1  While part of the explanation for this alarming trend could be improved diagnosis through advanced imaging technology, it is believed that our... Read moreChevron
Pete

Options for Dealing with the Pain of Incontinence

Many people suffering from incontinence have the added issue of pain associated with bladder and prostate issues.   I had surgery to remove some infected prostate tissue in an attempt to cure my chronic bladder infections; unfortunately, it did not.   What it did leave me with is urge incontinence, stress incontinence, and pain on... Read moreChevron
posted 10/05/2011, comments (0)|
Tasha Mulligan MPT

Tasha Mulligan MPT, Health Pro

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I am a Women's Health Physical Therapist

Five Steps You Can Take To Improve Your Incontinence Today

As a physical therapist and personal trainer, I am well aware of how daunting initiating a new exercise program can be.  It is with this in mind that I wanted to break down incontinence control into some simple steps.  Try these today and tomorrow-ease your way into a routine that will improve your incontinence symptoms. Step 1: ... Read moreChevron
Jennifer G

Incontinence: A Husband's View

My husband is my main support system when it comes to my multiple sclerosis and accompanying incontinence. So I've taken some time to interview Bill to bring his thoughts and opinions to this forum:   Q:  In what ways do you think we've both been most impacted by my incontinence?   A:  One of the main ways that we've been... Read moreChevron