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  • Dr. Florian - Hospice Care
    In today's Brazos Valley Physician's Organization Journal of Medicine Report, Dr. Florian talks about hospice care for terminally ill patients.
  • Dr. Ricardo Pocurull- Symptoms and Treatments of Fibromyalgia
    Fibromyalgia is a painful condition that primarily affects women. About seventy five percent of patients are women in the general population, but in the clinic setting, ninety five percent of the patients are women. It affects about two to four percent of the general population.
  • Dr. Suha Sreeram- New Modalities for Treatment of Wounds
    Information on new rapid-healing treatments for wounds.
  • Headaches
    The studies have shown that ninety nine percent of men and ninety eight percent of women will experience headaches that are bothersome over their lifetime. It becomes significant because within that context the majority of women will experience migraine, which can be a very disabling headache disorder.
  • Women's Health Screenings
    We try to address annual screening things that women need to insure that their health is adequate, such as setting them up for their mammograms, bone densities for women that are older that are at risk for Osteoporosis, Colonoscopies if they are over fifty, providing them with evaluations of their annual blood work if necessary to rule out problems such as high cholesterol, and of course screening them and treating them for minor conditions such as hypertension and mild cases of diabetes.
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    Rheumatoid Arthritis is an Autoimmune disease that affects mainly the joints. It is twice as common in women than men, but it can occur at any age. Dr. Rajpreet Singh discusses indepth the effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis in this weeks Brazos Valley Journal of Medicine.
  • New Technology utilized by OBGYN Specialists
    Now days, instead of ladies having to have a hysterectomy, they can be treated with something that is called Endometrial Ablation. Dr. Royal Benson discusses this very topic in these week Journal of Medicine.
  • Colon Cancer Screenings
    Colon cancer is an equal problem in both men and women. There is not a preference for one sex or the other. You can drop the cycle for cancer by doing a Colonoscopy.
  • Breast Cancer Screenings
    Dr. Erin Fleener discusses various methods of breast cancer screenings.
  • Smoking Related Cancers
    Dr. Kumud Tripathy explains the risks of cancer due to smoking for women.
  • Radiation Treatments for Cancer Patients
    Radiation Oncology is the use of radiation to treat cancer and some closely allied diseases to that, but mainly cancer. When we are talking about if this is something we commonly do, the answer is most certainly yes.
  • Surgical Options for Spinal Disease
    Dr. J Bradley White discusses some of the surgical options for spinal disease.
  • Kidney Stones
    Dr. Charles Peirce discusses kidney stones. A kidney stone is a calcification that occurs in the urinary tract.
  • Concussions
    Dr. James Distefano explains the causes and implications of receiving a concussion.
  • Trigger Finger
    Dr. George Richardson discusses the catching of joints commonly known as Trigger Finger.
  • The Effects of Chronic Pain
    Dr. Ronald Kahn discusses the effects of chronic pain.
  • Facial Rejuvenation
    Dr. Malcom Rude discusses different options in facial rejuvenation to improve appearance.
  • The Future of Orthopedics
    Dr. Barry Solcher discussed the future of Orthopedics.
  • Appropriate Motions to Reduce Pain
    Physical Therapist Brad Allen tells us about the benefits of Physical Therapy.
  • Physical Therapy to Reduce Pain
    Physical Therapist Britt Allen tells us about the benefits of Physical Therapy.
  • Innovations in Spine Surgeries
    Many people have suffered from neck and back pain for years. Dr. Mukund Gundanna discusses the latest innovations in spine surgeries.
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    Dr. Randall Light discusses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
  • Externally Worn Prosthesis
    Mathew Zurcher talks about the latest technology in externally worn prosthesis
  • Sinusitis
    The cause of the inflammation can be infection, viral, allergic, or chemical. Typically if you have Sinusitis it’s due to a bacteria. Dr. Tom Salzar discusses treatments for Sinusitis.
  • Benefits of Physical Therapy
    Physical Therapy can be an alternative to traditional medicine. Physical Therapist Bruce Forsyth talks about managing pain through physical therapy.
  • Treatment of Lower Back Pain
    Dr. Remon Fino tells us about relief from back pain using spinal injections.
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  • Stress Management
    Dr. Lois Hansen discusses stress management.
  • H1N1 Virus
    The H1N1 is a different kind of flu than our normal seasonal flu. There is going to be a different vaccination, and you still need to get the regular flu shot, along with the flu shot for the H1N1. Dr. Kelly Maedo tells you how to protect yourself against the H1N1 Virus.
  • Bone Health and Exercise
    Dr. Leon Bradway discusses how keeping active can reduce your risk of bone loss.
  • Prostate Cancer
    Dr. Terry Jenkins emphasizes the importance of Prostate Cancer screening.
  • Coronary Artery Disease
    Coronary Artery Disease is the leading cause of death in men and women in the United States today, but it can be prevented.
  • Peripheral Artery Disease
    Dr. Lane Miller explains the symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease.Peripheral Artery Disease is a situation where the arteries and the extremities build up plaque.
  • Physicals for Student Athletes
    Dr. Richard Smith tells us about the importance of sports physicals for student athletes.
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Weight loss can be a challenge for even the most disciplined of people. Dr. John Mason explains a new, less invasive way of losing weight through the Sleeve Gastrectomy.
  • Weight Loss
    Any dieter knows that losing weight is only half of the battle. Dr. David Bailey shares the real secret behind weight loss.
  • Fatigue
    With our busy lifestyles, fatigue can be a serious problem for anyone. Dr. Russel Bacak explains more about why fatigue can be a problem and how to overcome it.
  • Digital Mammography
    Doctors recommend that all women have yearly mammograms beginning at age forty. In today’s Brazos Valley Physicians Organization Journal of Medicine report, Dr. Eric Appelt explains the differences between digital and traditional mammography.
  • Breast Cancer
    Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women. In today’s Brazos Valley Physician’s Organization Journal of Medicine Report, Dr. Erin Fleener tells us about the many advancements in treatments.
  • Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Chamber
    In today’s Brazos Valley Physician’s Organization Journal of Medicine Report, Dr. Wade Farrow explains how Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy helps heal wounds.
  • Skin Cancer
    In today’s Brazos Valley Physician’s Organization Journal of Medicine Report, Dr. Kumud Tripathy tells us how to protect ourselves from different types of skin cancer.
  • Endovascular Laser
    In today’s Brazos Valley Physician’s Organization Journal of Medicine Report, Dr. Fred Kash tells us about the test that could save your life.