Reports suggest about 35.5 million adults in the United States are living with kidney disease. That equates to about one in seven U.S. adults with the condition. What’s even more, many adults who have kidney disease do not yet realize it. Known as the “silent disease,” kidney disease is often asymptomatic in its early stages, […]
After experiencing a heart attack, it’s common to be hesitant about engaging in any activities that increase heart rate. You might think the best course of action is minimal activity and rest. However, not only is physical activity following a heart attack safe, but it’s the best thing for your heart. Keeping physically active is […]
Cancer is a group of genetic diseases that occur when cells divide uncontrollably and spread into nearby tissues or other organs. Cancer can develop in almost any organ or tissue, and there are many different types of cancer. Estimates predict there will be over 2 million new cases of cancer diagnosed in the United States, and more than […]
The male reproductive organ varies in shape and size. Some penile curvature is normal when it is at rest or erect. However, too far of a bend can indicate a more serious condition is occurring. Peyronie’s disease is a connective tissue disorder of the penis, in which scar tissue forms in the deeper tissues under […]
Patients may be prescribed statins as a cardiovascular treatment to lower LDL cholesterol. Most people assume cholesterol in the blood comes from fatty foods, but most is made by the liver. Statins work by reducing the amount of cholesterol the liver produces and by helping the liver remove cholesterol from the blood. Like any prescription medication, […]
A common misconception surrounding lung cancer is that it primarily affects older men who are smokers or once were. The reality is women are just as likely to develop the disease as their male counterparts. Furthermore, research shows lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women today and the second leading cause […]
With new role, Otterbeck will focus on expanding clinical services and addressing community health needs Richmond University Medical Center has appointed Philip Otterbeck, MD, as its new Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Otterbeck assumes the new role while also continuing to serve as RUMC’s Department of Medicine Chair and Chief of Endocrinology. As Chief Medical Officer, […]
Photo: Staff members from Richmond University Medical Center Family Health Center gather with staff from the Staten Island Office of U.S. Risk LLC, to accept a donation of bags for their pediatric patients as part the USI Gives Back annual campaign. U.S. Risk LLC is a division of USI Insurance Services. U.S. Risk, LLC donates […]
Urinary incontinence is a condition that many men and women suffer from. The disorder causes uncontrollable leakage of urine. As common as it is, many patients find it embarrassing and difficult to discuss. The severity of urinary incontinence ranges, along with treatment options. Richmond University Medical Center’s urology team in Staten Island, New York, focuses […]
Life often throws us curveballs, causing us to rethink or pivot. Some men who have undergone a vasectomy decide they instead wish to grow their families or begin a new one. In these cases, vasectomy reversal is the recommended solution. Vasectomy reversal is a surgical procedure that reverses the effects of a vasectomy, even if […]
