We all yearn to be healthy and happy, and yet for many of us, we don’t know how to achieve this. Far too many of us blindly hand over the keys to our health and well-being to our doctors. However, much of being happy and healthy is about being a proactive patient and taking the …
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Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has impacted virtually every New Yorker in some capacity. Whether you or someone you love was infected with the virus or your livelihood was affected due to the state-ordered shutdowns, nearly every resident has been under added stress. As one of the epicenters of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, all …
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Read MoreColon cancer occurs in the large intestine, the lowest part of the digestive system. It’s grouped with rectal cancer into colorectal cancer, and these cancers affect 150,000 men and women in the United States annually. Colorectal cancers tend to grow slowly, beginning with small benign growths called polyps, and can be successfully treated in the …
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Read MoreWhen a woman is pregnant, it’s vital that her physicians be attentive and alert to potential problems, performing any and all necessary tests to ensure a safe delivery. One complication that requires astute monitoring and conscientious action is a breech position or presentation. What is a breech? Babies with a breech presentation have their feet …
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September 2019 News You Can Use Health Law Colloquium Register for October CLE Pegalis Law Group LLC Annual Health Law Colloquium Thursday, October 24, 2019 “Federalism, ERISA, and State Single-Payer Health Care. How to Make Sense of Future Legislation and the Impact on Population Health” 6:00 – 6:30p.m.- Registration & Networking -6:30- 8:00p.m. – Panel …
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Read MoreIt’s possible that you could have a brachial plexus injury without even knowing that you have a brachial plexus in the first place. So, what is the brachial plexus? It’s a network of nerves that controls the movement and sensation in your hand and arm. To be more specific, signals are sent from your spinal …
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Read MoreSeptember is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. How much do you really know about prostate cancer? It is one of the most common cancers in men, with about three million cases at any given time in the United States. Like many forms of cancer, early diagnosis is key. Many men are successfully treated for prostate cancer …
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