Fall 2018

By David Z. Chang, MD, PhD, FACP   Recent developments in breast cancer treatment have continued to fuel our movement toward tailored treatment for each individual patient.  Two of the newest and most promising fronts are targeted therapy and immunotherapy. Both aim to more effectively kill cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue, thereby causing fewer … [Read more...] about Advances on Several Fronts in Breast Cancer Treatment

Avoiding a Lack of Informed Consent Lawsuit By Robyn P. Ayres   In my experience, there are few cases more frustrating for a physician than one involving a patient who claims lack of informed consent.  This is an allegation by a patient that her physician did not inform her of a certain risk, and the patient suffers that complication.  Typically, the response from … [Read more...] about “You Never Told Me THAT Could Happen!”

By Catherine M. Rapp, MD, Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center   From its beginnings as a procedure largely for elderly patients, reverse total shoulder replacement has continued to evolve as a surgery that also may help younger, more active patients with certain types of pre-existing shoulder joint damage.  Since 2003 – when the technique gained FDA approval … [Read more...] about Expanding Solutions for Patients with Damaged Shoulders

By: Brittany Deuso, PT, DPT   Do your patients complain of “leaking” with physical activity, coughing or sneezing?  Is pelvic pain interfering with one’s lifestyle or relationships? Pelvic floor dysfunction can be embarrassing and may put a damper on an individual’s social and personal life.  Most people don’t automatically think of physical therapy for problems … [Read more...] about Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Physical Therapy

By Lisa Coleman, DO, FACS, FASCRS   Some 20 million people in the United States experience bowel control issues that go largely untreated, due to the shame and embarrassment associated with Fecal Incontinence (FI) disorders.  Amongst common therapies, including medications, biofeedback training and anal muscle repair, a type of bowel control therapy is emerging as … [Read more...] about Treatment Hope for Patients with Fecal Incontinence