“Spleen” is a word that most of us have heard before, we know we have one but could we answer simple questions about it like – where is it found? Or, what does it do? Probably not. This is not a testament to our biomedical ignorance, but rather to show that the spleen is an...Continue reading
Month: May 2014
Do You Know the Warning Signs of Stroke?
Did you know: Strokes are the fourth leading cause of death in men? Yet, many men are unable to name a single symptom or take precautions against becoming susceptible to strokes themselves. Strokes can range from mild to severe, and they are frighteningly common. One stroke happens every 40 seconds in America. That means 795,000...
A Short History of the Testicle
The case of the month is an actual patient from The Turek Clinic – Beverly Hills & Los Angeles. “If you ever need anything, Doc, please let me know. You have no idea how much this means to me.” Gotta love it when a patient says that! Good for your soul. He was young and had...Continue reading
A Sex Life After Being Diagnosed with HIV
For many people who just found out that they have been diagnosed with HIV, engaging in sexual activities isn’t on top of the priority list. However, when that “loving feeling” begins to move its way back up that list, thoughts may start running through your head like: Is this even possible? Will it feel the...Continue reading
What is High Blood Pressure and What Should You Know?
You’ve probably heard your doctor, or a member of your family, tell you that it’s a good idea to monitor your blood pressure. Since May is National High Blood Pressure Education month, here are some reasons why it’s important that you pay attention to this number. First, let’s start off with the basics:Continue reading
Keeping Your Head—and the Rest of You—out of Trouble
According to a new study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, about half of all 16-18-year olds serving time in jails in New York suffered a traumatic brain injury sometime before being locked up. The injuries were severe enough to cause the teen to lose consciousness or memory. And in most cases, those injuries...Continue reading
What You Need to Know About: Diverticular Disease
It is estimated that about 50% of people over the age of 60 are living with diverticular disease. Many people have heard the name, but many more are unsure of what it is, seeing as a large percentage of those who have diverticulosis do not suffer from any symptoms. Diverticulosis is characterized by pouches forming...
Motocross: A High-Octane Alternative to Bicycling
Fitness experts have long lauded bicycling as an exceptionally effective form of exercise. It is a full-body workout keeping the bike balanced, steering through obstacles and, of course, pedaling. Since motocross takes the most obvious lower-body work out of the equation, many people view it as more of an activity than a sport. The presence...Continue reading
Protect Your Eyes: Celebrate Healthy Vision Month this May!
Did you know an estimated 61 million Americans are at high risk for serious vision loss? Or that every 13 seconds, someone in the United States goes to the hospital for a sports-related injury? Our eyes are not always top of mind, but they’re important! May is Healthy Vision Month, an observance coordinated by the...Continue reading
Sperm from Skin? Almost!
Can skin be turned into sperm? The answer is “yes” in mice and “almost” in man. Yup, we are one small step closer to the holy grail of making sperm from stem cells. And this time, it looks like it might happen using stem cells that are widely available for men. What’s the Buzz? You know that I am obsessed with helping men...Continue reading