ALZHEIMER CAREGIVERS

“I doubt whether there is a single day where I don’t cry,” says Larry Eber. He never thought he would become caretaker of his life partner. His wife Joanne has Alzheimer’s disease. The responsibility has taken its toll on Larry. (Read more about ALZHEIMER CAREGIVERS)

CAREGIVER CHALLENGES

42 year old Lauren Hirtes is facing the quintessential challenges of the sandwich generation. She is taking care of her father who has suffered several heart attacks and a stroke and is also caring for her daughter who is battling bipolar... (Read more about CAREGIVER CHALLENGES)

Endometriosis

No one knows exactly what causes endometriosis, but over the years many theories have been advanced. Endometriosis affects 90 million women worldwide and about 12 million in the United States. (Read more about Endometriosis)

HOUSE CALLS

Dr. Veronica Lofaso and nurse practitioner Deidre Mole are preparing to see patients. There’s no overflowing waiting room, there aren’t even exam rooms filled with anxious patients. They leave their office to pound the pavement and visit patients... (Read more about HOUSE CALLS)

Hepatitis - C

Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver that has received much recent publicity. This is mostly because otherwise healthy baby-boomers who have lead prosperous and clean lifestyles face a threat to their health and perhaps their lives. This... (Read more about Hepatitis - C)

Medicare Mayhem

Tomorrow, Tuesday, will be the first day Americans eligible for Medicare coverage can enroll in the new part D prescription drug plan. But the plan is so confusing, that the majority of seniors are staying away. Medicare has traditionally... (Read more about Medicare Mayhem)

STD HOME TEST KIT

A new STD home test kit attempts to make it easier for women to guard their privacy, but at the same time allow efficient testing to check the spread of STDs like gonorrhea and Chlamydia. “I think STDs are somewhat hush-hush because people don’t... (Read more about STD HOME TEST KIT)

Your First Visit

By Tauseef Ahmed, MD, FACP Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Oncology / Hematology at New York Medical College Your tests have come back. The news is not good and your doctor refers you to a specialist. Oncologist,... (Read more about Your First Visit)

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