Invasive Tests and Procedures

And The Sick Get Sicker (New York Post)

njsrlaserspine.com — “A New York Post article highlighting the benefits of NJSR's Minimally Invasive Outpatient Spine Procedures and the lowered incidence of infection.” View full resource at njsrlaserspine.com

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Dr. Richard A Kaul Doctor, Pain Medicine Physician, and Physician

And The Sick Get Sicker (New York Post) --http://www.njsrlaserspine.com/doctors-in-the-news/bid/55966/And-The-Sick-Get-Sicker-New-York-Post

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Unnecessary heart surgeries increase with facility supply - FierceHealthcare

fiercehealthcare.com — “More hospitals are developing heart surgery centers, but new research suggests more catheterization labs lead to more performed heart surgeries, especially when they're not necessary. The supply of Read more...” View full resource at fiercehealthcare.com

Most Recently Shared on May 8, 2012 at 1:39 pm By:

Dr. Steven Z. Kussin Doctor, Internist, Gastroenterologist, and Physician

Fear mongering. Profit motive and unnecessary testing and theray. All rolled into one procedure. http://t.co/GDQJ14b3 #unneccessarytests

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Prostate Laser Ablation | Dr. Scionti

drscionti.com — “Dr. Scionti is recognized around the world for his work in advanced prostate cancer diagnostics and minimally invasive prostate cancer therapy, specifically guided thermal ablation technologies.” View full resource at drscionti.com

Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2012 at 6:44 pm By:

Stephen Scionti, MD Physician, Doctor, Surgeon, and Urologist

Watch one of my latest video's prostate laser ablation and hear what the patient had to say http://t.co/BXoNMsro

MNT Women's Health Health News

Study Finds Invasive Bladder Testing Before Incontinence Surgery May Be Unnecessary

medicalnewstoday.com — “Invasive and costly tests commonly performed on women before surgery for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) may not be necessary, according to researchers at the University of California San Diego,” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Study Finds Invasive Bladder Testing Before Incontinence Surgery May Be Unnecessary http://t.co/GaKXGiqu #womenshealth

Healthcare: The testing glut and overdiagnosis epidemic - latimes.com

latimes.com — “New recommendations from medical specialty groups to cut back on unnecessary testing are an overdue step in the right direction. Next, the list needs to be expanded.” View full resource at latimes.com

Most Recently Shared on May 3, 2012 at 4:01 pm By:

Jessie Gruman Doctor, Health Advocate, and PhD

More on too much medical testing by Gilbert Welch: http://t.co/qzo1suFZ

MNT Cancer News Health News

Minimally Invasive Procedure For Oesophageal Cancer Shows Promise

medicalnewstoday.com — “Patients with oesophageal cancer could gain substantial benefit from minimally invasive procedure.A new study published Online First in The Lancet reveals that removing” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Minimally Invasive Procedure For Oesophageal Cancer Shows Promise http://t.co/ovC47fO4 #cancer

Harvard Health Medical School

What is a colposcopy? - Ask Doctor K, Harvard Medical School

askdoctork.com — “DEAR DOCTOR K: I had an abnormal Pap smear. Now my doctor wants me to have a colposcopy. What can I expect during this procedure? DEAR READER: Pap smears help determine if you might have cancer, or a precancerous condition, of your cervix. When a Pap smear raises such suspicions, the next step is a colposcopy. Colposcopy is generally safe and painless. It takes about 15 to 30 minutes and doesn't require anesthesia.” View full resource at askdoctork.com

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RT @HarvardAskDrK: Colposcopy is a follow-up to an abnormal Pap test. What does this involve & what can you expect? http://t.co/qdCJrQTp

Otto J. Placik, M.D. Plastic Surgeon, Physician, Active Health Library, Doctor, and Surgeon

Could somebody die from getting lipodissolve injections? - Avvo.com

avvo.com — “Could somebody die from getting lipodissolve injections? I have heard of a place that boasts of minimally invasive, fat removing procedures but that some of their patients have died. Could...” View full resource at avvo.com

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See my answer on @Avvo to: Could somebody die from getting lipodissolve injections? - While this is highly u... http://t.co/61Ii94Dt

University Hospitals Hospital

Breast Cancer Patient Education | Benign and Malignant Guide

vitals.com — “Get the facts on benign and malignant breast cancer and ways to fight it with our informative patient education guide.” View full resource at vitals.com

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EnlightenMed was founded by Dr. Steven Eisenberg, a board certified doctor of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology. He has five cancer centers in the Southern California cities of Poway, Escondido, Vista, Encinitas and La Jolla. Dr. Eisenberg uses music, humor and heart to transform his patients’ journeys through the minefield of cancer.

Here’s his story:

I became a medical oncologist because I’ve always felt there was more to taking care of cancer patients than just ordering tests, devising treatment plans, pushing chemotherapy, comparing CT scans, and giving bad news to people. I wanted to help patients feel better using the wisdom of their body and mind to reduce stress during treatments in the present moment.

It takes a lot more than a traditional Western approach to medicine to treat cancer. I believe in a holistic approach to healing that integrates techniques drawing on yoga, acupuncture and meditation. I encourage patients to incorporate psychotherapy and educate them about the importance of nutrition. I also believe in the importance and power of connection in healing. And for me, I connect with my patients through music.

I discovered musician Peter Himmelman while I was in medical school in Philly. I’d see him perform live whenever possible, and was inspired by his rapport with his audience. He’d pick someone out in the crowd, and write a song about them on the spot. It occurred to me, why not try this with my patients? So I brought my guitar into the chemo room, and started singing. I’d sing silly songs, anything to help my patients laugh, and think about something other than their sickness.

One day a friend told me about a contest Peter Himmelman was having. You had to write in and say how Peter’s music had impacted you. The prize was that Peter would write a song about you. I entered, I won, and Peter wrote a song about me. I had no idea how powerful that was going to be for me. During that same time in my life, I was facing a health scare of my own. Everything turned out to be fine, but having a song that was my song, telling my story, was a source of real strength for me in a difficult time. Everything changed after that. I knew that I wanted to connect with my patients through song, and help them tell their stories.

After all of the grueling tests and analyses have been completed, I sit with most of my patients and ask them what makes them happy, what means the most to them — what moves, touches and inspires them. Then together, we write a song. For a lot of my patients, it becomes a personal anthem in their fight against this deadly disease.

I started EnlightenMed and it's first program, Lyrical Life, because I believe there’s a message in all of this that is much bigger than just songwriting. I’ve seen in my practice and in my own life how important it is to have that connection with someone when you need it most. I want to empower people to reach out to those that need it most, connect with them, create something with them, listen to them. I think when we come together we’re capable of great things, and I hope EnlightenMed can help bridge those connections." /> Dr. Steven G. Eisenberg Oncologist, Hematologist, Physician, Active Health Library, and Doctor

UH testing non-invasive way to check for colon cancer | wkyc.com

wkyc.com — “UH testing non-invasive way to check for colon cancer | wkyc.com” View full resource at wkyc.com

Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2012 at 7:50 pm By:

RT @caseccc: @UHhospitals Researchers recruiting for non-invasive colon #cancer study http://t.co/UdcKDUoQ @NCIMedia

HealthCentral Tips Health Site

HOW LONG IS A cat BRAIN SCAN - Alzheimer's

healthcentral.com — “Questions and answers on Alzheimer's. Get the answers you need from doctors, Experts and community members on OurAlzheimers.com.” View full resource at healthcentral.com

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Q: How long should a CAT scan take? A: A CAT scan takes between 10 and 30 minutes, depending on what's being scanned http://t.co/PhNbPrUm

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Multiple Sclerosis Patient Education | Common Tests and Labs for MS

vitals.com — “Know what to expect when visiting your doctor or lab for a multiple sclerosis test. Learn about common tests doctors use to diagnose MS such as a spinal tap or MRI.” View full resource at vitals.com

Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2012 at 12:20 pm By:

Eric Baron Active Health Library, Doctor, Internist, Neurologist, and Physician

Pilot study details new method to diagnose brain cancer without surgery - Boston Medical News - White Coat Notes - Boston.com

boston.com — “A team led by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital have devised a new, less-invasive way to potentially diagnose brain cancer and monitor the course of the disease, without surgery. The pilot study, published in the journal Neuro-Oncology, still needs to be tested more rigorously before it is used in patients. It involves looking for signatures of brain cancer -- tell-tale molecules that circulate in cerebrospinal fluid.” View full resource at boston.com

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Pilot study details new method to diagnose brain cancer without surgery: A team led by researchers at Brigham an... http://t.co/5n4X3wfK

Endless Screenings Don’t Bring Everlasting Health - NYTimes.com

nytimes.com — “Many tests and procedures have been oversold, their benefits exaggerated and their harms ignored.” View full resource at nytimes.com

Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2012 at 6:02 pm By:

Molly Beinfeld

Endless Screenings Don’t Bring Everlasting Health: http://t.co/NepZNVaE #SDM