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Neuroblate promised to be a literal lifesaver for many patients, presenting itself as a minimally invasive method of treating a variety of brain diseases. The primary use of Neuroblate was to treat brain tumors and other growths by excising them with minimal risk to the patient. The method of doing
The sexual performance aspects of low testosterone get most of the media coverage, with dozens of commercials advertising dozens of products nationwide. Various supplements and medications have been marketed as sexually enhancing for decades. But only recently have the full implications of low testosterone been recognized by medical practitioners. Hypogonadism
A horror story out of Arizona is drawing attention to the vulnerability of many individuals with advanced medical needs. Often, services for those in comas or with other significant health issues are provided in State-funded care homes. This is the standard in New York State as well as in many
For many, New Year’s Eve should be a time of excitement and expectation for the coming year. As the ball dropped in Times Square, people all over the city contemplated their New Year’s resolutions and wondered what the next 365 days hold in store. But even as some people greeted
New York City has been dubbed the City That Never Sleeps, and this is never truer than on New Year’s Eve. Famous for the Ball Drop at Times Square, the city is much more than just the one big event. There are parties everywhere, and the bars are jam packed
Navigating streets and sidewalks after a winter storm can be difficult for pedestrians. The magnificent skyscrapers that give New York City its internationally famous skyline also obstruct sunlight from reaching the pavement, resulting in ice lingering much longer than it does in sunnier locales. During a storm ice may melt
Icy roads are a regular occurrence in much of the State of New York, particularly Upstate where frigid conditions can persist for weeks. Though plows and a healthy dose of road salt will clear the roads over time, being prepared to drive in difficult conditions is important. One of the
The late stages of a pregnancy can be extremely stressful for the parents, particularly for first time mothers who are unsure what are signs of active labor and what are Braxton-Hicks contractions or other normal parts of late stage pregnancy. Many mothers make multiple visits to the emergency room or
Bus accidents are always dangerous. School buses are often held to lower safety standards than other passenger vehicles, relying on superior mass to dissipate the force of accidents. This is often successful at lower speeds, as a small car hitting a bus will inflict massively more damage on the smaller
Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) occurs when a portion of the bowel dies, and is most common in newborn infants. Risk factors include prematurity, heart disease, and birth asphyxia. Because the risk factors are well-established in the medical literature, doctors and nurses should be on the lookout for any of the symptoms