Bert Vorstman MD, MS, FAAP, FRACS, FACS www.urologyweb.com When a man suffers from impotence, or erectile dysfunction, his connection with his partner is interrupted. For many, this has a significant impact on quality of life, yet the condition may make them feel self conscious, and thus some fail to seek treatment. Understanding the underlying […]
Archives for January 2014
Causes & Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Bert Vorstman MD, MS, FAAP, FRACS, FACS www.urologyweb.com Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH as it is more commonly known, is a condition that causes an enlargement of the prostate gland. While this condition is very common, in some men it leads to urinary dysfunction. When the problems associated with BPH begin to impact quality […]
DIRTY DOCTOR HANDS
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) reported recently that an estimated 50% of physicians wash their hands BUT RARELY during patient interaction and that this gross lack of traditional handwashing and hygiene by physicians was linked directly to DISEASE COMMUNICATION and PATIENT DEATHS This national disgrace of physicians rarely washing their hands before patient interaction […]