Ophthalmologists are once again at the forefront of innovation for
cosmetic facial procedures. From Botox® to Juvéderm®, eye physicians
have been regarded as the experts in the original research and
development of injectable, anti-wrinkle treatments. Now, Latisse™,
the first and only FDA-approved treatment for inadequate or sparse,
thinning eyelashes, has been added to the options for facial
enhancement. Its origin is directly from a glaucoma medication that
ophthalmologists have been using for the treatment of elevated eye
pressure.
The abuse of alcohol and prescription drugs among the senior population
poses a serious public health threat to New Jersey. Seniors 65 and
older are a growing segment of the population, making up 13 percent of
New Jersey’s population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2003
population profile of the United States.
“It seems that more and more couples are having trouble getting
pregnant. Why is that?” One reason is that women in today’s society
frequently postpone child-bearing while they pursue a career. In
general, fertility declines with each passing year after a woman’s 34th
birthday. The chance for successful conception drops even more sharply
after the age of 40. After age 46 live births are rare.
It’s an all too common situation. A family is at the bedside of a loved
one who is seriously ill and nearing the end of life. Each member of
the family has a different idea of what should be done and what the
patient would have wanted.
Advantage Therapy Centers is proud to announce the addition of Sasha
Vinokur, Physical Therapist, to our Physical Therapy Team. Sasha joins
us as Director of Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation and brings with her many
years of training and experience. She specializes in Pelvic Floor
Rehabilitation, which is a unique and important part of our Physical
Therapy Program. Advantage Therapy Centers recognizes the importance of
providing women with the tools and skills necessary to regain control
of their incontinence and their lives.
When a 63-year-old female patient was found to have an abnormality on
her mammogram, she was referred to Dr. Arnold Baskies. The mammogram
revealed an abnormality that doctors said could be breast cancer. The
only way to know for sure was to perform a breast biopsy.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder
in women, affecting 5-10% of the female population. It is characterized
by irregular menstrual periods and infertility due to a lack of
ovulation (release of an egg), and by signs of excess male hormones
overproduced by the ovaries.
