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    ABDOMINAL ANEURYSM SCREENING

    ABDOMINAL ANEURYSM SCREENING

    There are new important health recommendations out tonight for anyone who has a history of smoking and is older. The latest guidelines say these individuals are at high risk for a deadly ruptured blood vessel in the abdomen. It’s estimated more... (Read more about ABDOMINAL ANEURYSM SCREENING)

    Anal Fissures

    Anal Fissures

    Fissures account for the most common type of painful rectal disease after hemorrhoids. These fissures are small, painful tears in the walls of the anus which are often treated by anti-inflammatory creams. (Read more about Anal Fissures)

    Clogged Artery Procedure

    Clogged Artery Procedure

    Native New Yorker, John Astorina and his wife Fran of 41 years, love exploring the “Big Apple” on foot, soaking up all of its cultural and architectural richness. But, a diabetic for 31 years, john recently began having problems with blood flow... (Read more about Clogged Artery Procedure)

    Hemarroids

    Hemarroids

    Hemorrhoids are enlarged or varicose veins which cause itching and pain around the anus and rectum. They are caused by straining when defecating, lifting or natural weakness in the veins of the anus and rectum. (Read more about Hemarroids)

    Stent Danger

    Stent Danger

    There’s new evidence the latest generation of coronary stents--those that are coated with drugs--may in fact be associated with an increased risk of blood clots in the heart arteries they’re designed to keep open. Coronary stents have been an... (Read more about Stent Danger)

    VARICOSE VEIN UPDATE

    VARICOSE VEIN UPDATE

    One in two Americans over the age of 50 suffers or will suffer from varicose veins--those unsightly rope-like big vessels in the legs—caused by abnormal circulation. But now, a new procedure is providing patients some relief. (Read more about VARICOSE VEIN UPDATE)

    VARICOSE VEIN UPDATE

    VARICOSE VEIN UPDATE

    One in two Americans over the age of 50 suffers or will suffer from varicose veins--those unsightly rope-like big vessels in the legs caused by abnormal circulation. But now, a new procedure is providing patients some relief. (Read more about VARICOSE VEIN UPDATE)

    What is Carotid Stenosis?

    What is Carotid Stenosis?

    Dr. Sateesh Babu of Vascular Associates of Westchester discusses "What is Carotid Stenosis?", the treatments, who should be screened and future developments, such as new stenting techniques. (Read more about What is Carotid Stenosis?)

    What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?

    What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?

    Dr. Sattesh Babu of Vascular Associates of Westchester discusses Peripheral Arterial Disease, who is at risk, why it is important to be screened and current treatments. (Read more about What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?)

    Why The Body Ages

    Why The Body Ages

    How the body Ages. The nucleus of every cell has 23 pairs of chromosomes. And they contain DNA or the genetic material of the cell. A prime cause of ageing is every cell’s chromosomes are capped with a protein button called a telomere. (Read more about Why The Body Ages)

    Your First Visit

    Your First Visit

    By Tauseef Ahmed, MD, FACP Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Oncology / Hematology at New York Medical College Your tests have come back. The news is not good and your doctor refers you to a specialist. Oncologist,... (Read more about Your First Visit)