April 2015 - MD Monthly

Robotics Revolutionize Spine Surgery

April 30, 2015

With Mazor Robotics technology at his fingertips, neurosurgeon Dr. Michael A. Leonard is advancing the treatment of spinal conditions Physicians are constantly looking for new and innovative treatments to help... Read More...

LEDs Illuminate An Innovative Treatment

Brenda Briscoe

April 30, 2015

Medical Innovations

I'm referring to light emitting diodes (LEDs) that are now being used in the healing arts to treat conditions like fibromyalgia, dementia, insomnia, retinal injuries, peripheral neuropathy and a number of other... Read More...

LASIK v. Implantable Collamer Lens

Lisa Marten

April 30, 2015

Medical Innovations

What Does One Offer Over the Other? Have you read about different procedures that allow more freedom from glasses and contact lenses? Which one is right for you, and is there a benefit to one over the oth... Read More...

Meet the Fox: Scott & White’s New Regional President

Jody Joseph Marmel

April 30, 2015

Medical Innovations, Rx Resources

Most Texans are familiar with the name Baylor Scott & White Health, either because they use their wonderful doctors and services, or because of the vast empire being built by Baylor Scott & White. It is... Read More...

Houston’s Mammosafe Experience

Jody Joseph Marmel

April 30, 2015

Medical Innovations, Women's

The idea for Mammosafe came to Dr. Daniel Roubein many years ago when he observed what women had to go through to get a mammogram. He saw their long wait times and the increased anxiety due to the waiting and o... Read More...

Combat Chronic Disease with Self-Care Disease Management

Karie Spell

April 30, 2015

Women's

Healthcare reform is a hot topic around the nation, and everyone has an opinion about it. Healthcare reform has been an industry and political issue for decades, but it regained national attention with the Affo... Read More...

The Science Behind Today’s Gluten-Free Trend

Betty Murray

April 30, 2015

Opinion/Analysis

Not all foods, even foods typically labeled as “healthy” foods like wheat, are healthy for everyone. Going gluten-free has become all the rage, even to the chagrin of late-night TV. But sometimes even... Read More...

Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities Have Better Results

Nicholas Nilest

April 30, 2015

Opinion/Analysis

A recently released national study shows that patients treated in inpatient rehabilitation facilities have better long-term results than those treated in skilled nursing facilities. The study was commissioned b... Read More...

Fitness Isn’t For The Faint

Stewart Beasley

April 30, 2015

Opinion/Analysis

The excitement of the new year has worn off by now. Most who resolved to be more fit this year lacked discipline, direction, or tenacity and have faded from the gym scene. Those who are left are warriors. They ... Read More...

5 Diabetes-Fighting Foods

Special To MD Monthly

April 30, 2015

Men's, Senior, Women's

Kitchen cures to treat or prevent diabetes It's no secret that diabetes is prevalent in South Texas. According to the South Texas Diabetes Initiative, adult diabetes is more than 20 percent higher in South Tex... Read More...

Monthly Archives April 30, 2015