Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: What You Need To Know

March 19, 2019

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: What You Need To Know

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in both men and women. It is also one of the most preventable. Regular screening is now recommended starting at age 45 – a change from previous guidelines, which recommended screenings at age 50. Approximately 140,000 people will be diagnosed this year and 56,000 will die from the disease in the nation.

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March 15, 2019

Sports Medicine: It’s Not Just for Athletes

When the average person hears about the medical practice called Sports Medicine, they may recall that time when they held their breath as the watched their favorite athlete suffer an injury and be carried off the field in a stretcher. However, that is just one aspect of the field, as sports medicine helps a variety of people dealing with an array of common musculoskeletal issues.

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February 21, 2019

Heart Nutrition Following a Heart Transplant

Prior to and following heart transplant, the nutritional goal ensures that your child reaches their age-related ideal bodyweight. It is important to not be underweight, due to the importance of maintaining adequate fat and protein reserves to protect against an infection or organ rejection.

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January 25, 2019

What to Know When Considering Weight Loss Surgery

Sometimes patients have difficulty losing weight through the traditional means of diets and exercise. As bariatric surgeons, we recommend when a patient should seek an alternative treatment. There are different types of bariatric surgery including gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, lap-band or even gastric balloons.

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January 17, 2019

A New Year’s Resolution to Stay on Track with Weight Loss after Gastric Sleeve Surgery

For as far back as she could remember, Nicole Ferrer has had an issue with her weight. Yet it wasn’t how she looked or even the size of the clothes she wore that mattered – until potentially devastating complications with her health loomed.

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January 11, 2019

Seven Ways to Stand up Against Childhood Obesity

It is no secret that in the United States, childhood obesity is on the rise. Roughly 1 in 5 school age children, ages 6 to 19 are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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