Monthly Archives: May 2014
Second Opinions Common For Athletes
If you’re injured and receive a diagnosis from a medical professional your next step should be to seek a second opinion. Professional athletes do it all the time because an injury can sideline them for the season or potentially ruin … Continue reading
A Sense of Purpose May Increase Lifespan
We’ve heard that a healthy lifestyle, eating nuts and increasing fiber can help us live longer. Even marriage is supposed to increase lifespan. Now a new study says having a “purpose in life” could also have an effect on how … Continue reading
Man’s Best Friend Sniffs Out Cancer
Pet owners know how important their pets are to the family. Well now the medical profession is learning how valuable dogs can be in detecting disease. We all know dogs have extraordinary sense of smell. Humans have around 5 million … Continue reading
Case of Incurable Cancer Becomes Curable with a Second Opinion
What could have been a tragic story for one patient was positively turned around thanks to some dedicated doctors who believe in a second opinion.
Yankees Pitcher Seeks Second Opinion
The New York Yankees are feeling the pain of having a number of key players on the injured list. Pitcher CC Sabathia has scheduled a visit with famed orthopedist Dr. James Andrews for a second opinion on his right knee. … Continue reading
Florida Hotspot for Medical Tourism?
Rather than just being known for its beautiful beaches, Florida may soon be considered a hotspot for medical tourism. The Florida Senate just passed a bill that would market Florida as a destination for medical procedures setting aside $3.5 million … Continue reading
