Medically Reviewed by Mitchell Fraiman, MDFor many men, the symptoms start gradually: waking up multiple times a night to use the bathroom, a weak stream, the persistent feeling that the bladder never fully empties. These are the hallmarks of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate, and those symptoms affect roughly halfContinue reading “Precision, Innovation and Relief: Aquablation Therapy at Good Samaritan Hospital”
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What to Know About HIV Testing and Prevention
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) affects more than 1.2 million people in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About 1 in 8 people don’t know they are living with HIV. Whether you’ve never been tested or it’s been a while, here’s what you should know about HIV today: how testing works, how to protect yourself and why knowing your status matters.
Could You Be in Perimenopause in Your 30s?
Perimenopause is widely understood as something that happens in your mid-to-late 40s. For most women, that’s true. But for some, the hormonal shifts that signal the beginning of this transition start earlier, sometimes well before 40. Knowing that this transition can begin earlier than most people realize is the first step toward getting the right answers.
From Coma to Recovery: How Advanced Stroke Care Is Changing Outcomes
Medically reviewed by Fawaz Al-Mufti, MD, FAHA, FSVINWith stroke, every second matters.During Stroke Awareness Month, a recent case at MidHudson Regional Hospital is a powerful reminder of how rapid response, clinical expertise and advanced technology can come together to save and restore a life.A Life-Threatening EmergencyThe patient arrived in critical condition, experiencing a severe strokeContinue reading “From Coma to Recovery: How Advanced Stroke Care Is Changing Outcomes “
Heat-Related Illness: Recognizing and Preventing Summer’s Hidden Danger
Medically reviewed by David Moore, MDMost people think of heat stroke as something that happens to other people, like marathon runners in extreme conditions, or someone who spends hours in the direct sun without any water. The reality is that heat-related illness can develop faster and more subtly than that, even in people who feelContinue reading “Heat-Related Illness: Recognizing and Preventing Summer’s Hidden Danger “
He Stopped to Help a Stranger. Then He Almost Lost His Own Life
Michael McCutchan has spent his entire life looking out for other people. At 16, he joined his local fire department as a junior volunteer. He went on to serve as a New York Police Department detective and later as an investigator with the New York State Attorney General’s Office. Along the way, he developed aContinue reading “He Stopped to Help a Stranger. Then He Almost Lost His Own Life “
When Women Delay Their Own Care
Breast Cancer, Busy Lives and the Health We Put Last Medically reviewed by Faith Selchick, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, AOCNP, OCN, CPHQMay is Women’s Health Month. For many women, health is still the thing that gets moved to the bottom of the list. Appointments are postponed. Symptoms are minimized. Mammograms are rescheduled around work, caregiving, school schedules,Continue reading “When Women Delay Their Own Care “
Memory Concerns: Normal Aging vs. When to See a Neurologist
Medically reviewed by Katherine Amodeo, MDAt some point, most people have a moment when a name won’t come to mind, a word disappears mid-sentence or a doctor’s appointment they were sure they wrote down slips through the cracks. Moments like these often leave people wondering whether it’s simply part of getting older or a signContinue reading “Memory Concerns: Normal Aging vs. When to See a Neurologist”
Keeping Your Brain Healthy This Summer: Hydration, Heat and Cognitive Function
Medically reviewed by Katherine Amodeo, MDMost people don’t think about their brains when they’re trying to beat the heat. They think about sunscreen, cold drinks and finding a shady spot. Summer’s combination of high temperatures and poor hydration, though, can take a real toll on cognitive function, affecting your ability to focus and stay sharp throughout the day. Understanding the connection between heat, hydration and cognitiveContinue reading “Keeping Your Brain Healthy This Summer: Hydration, Heat and Cognitive Function “
Why Timing in Cancer Care Matters and What Patients Should Expect
Medically reviewed by Faith Selchick, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, AOCNP, OCN, CPHQWhen people think about cancer care, they often focus on treatment. What surgery will I need? Will I need chemotherapy? How soon can we start?But before any of that happens, there is a phase that is just as important, and often more complex. The timeContinue reading “Why Timing in Cancer Care Matters and What Patients Should Expect”