It’s that time of year again. It seems like yesterday when we were making our 2016 New Year’s Resolutions. Lose weight. Exercise more. Spend more time with family and friends. How many did you keep? There are many tips out there on how to keep these resolutions. Try to keep them simple, set a deadline, […]
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Some of you may be asking, “What is a spork?” You have probably seen a plastic spoon with small tines cut into the tip so that it can act as both a spoon and a fork. It is not great at being a spoon, and it certainly is a terrible fork. Sometimes when we try […]
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Having kidney stones is a painful condition that is potentially dangerous. Though there is no concrete way to prevent kidney stone formation, you can reduce your risk of developing a stone by making dietary changes. Kidney stones can form when either phosphorous or oxalate combines with calcium. They can also form from uric acid. To prevent stones, […]
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Being a fast surgeon can have different meanings. Some would consider speed to be impressive. Others might be concerned by haste. I would consider such able surgeons as efficient. Although surgeons and patients prefer less time under anesthesia, I always tell my patients that we will take the time to do things just right. When […]
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From time to time, I have the opportunity to host a medical talk radio show (The Weekly Check Up). Recently, my guest was a rheumatologist. One of the callers asked about the effectiveness of glucosamine and chondroitin for joint pain. Our expert told the listeners that there is no clinical data that supports the efficacy […]
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You may recall the Jim Carrey movie, Bruce Almighty, in which Bruce is a down-on-his-luck TV reporter who is given almighty powers for a week. But I want to tell you about another Bruce who happens to be an endearing patient of mine. Like Carrey’s character, he is both funny and amazing. Unlike the fictional […]
For couples trying to have children, infertility can be an issue that causes a significant amount of anxiety. There are several reasons that men experience infertility, which can be related to sperm production. Sperm is produced in the testicles then stored in the epididymis above each testicle. If male hormones are working correctly, the sperm […]
The South is known for its great cooking and sweet tea, but did you know Southerners have a higher rate of developing kidney stones compared to the national average? Read why the South is particularly prone to kidney stones and learn some of the best ways to avoid them below. What Are Kidney Stones? Kidney […]
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Night vision technology is not just for the military. We also use it in robotic surgery in the battle against disease. Many robotic surgical systems are equipped with “firefly” technology. This typically involves an intravenous injection of an immunofluorescent dye. Moments later, your surgeon can switch their camera light from white to near-infrared (similar to […]
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No, I don’t mean what happens when your YouTube video goes viral. Viruses can play many important and beneficial roles in your health. A common example is the flu shot. Without getting into the heated debate of the risks of vaccinations, the flu shot is a clear example of how the benefits far outweigh the […]
Share Your New Year’s Resolution for a Chance to Win a FitBit!
/in Blog, Health and Wellness /by millerlenzIt’s that time of year again. It seems like yesterday when we were making our 2016 New Year’s Resolutions. Lose weight. Exercise more. Spend more time with family and friends. How many did you keep? There are many tips out there on how to keep these resolutions. Try to keep them simple, set a deadline, […]
Are You A Spork? – How To Reexamine Your Priorities
/in Blog, From Dr. Miller /by millerlenzSome of you may be asking, “What is a spork?” You have probably seen a plastic spoon with small tines cut into the tip so that it can act as both a spoon and a fork. It is not great at being a spoon, and it certainly is a terrible fork. Sometimes when we try […]
Foods and Drinks That Can Cause Kidney Stones
/in Blog /by millerlenzHaving kidney stones is a painful condition that is potentially dangerous. Though there is no concrete way to prevent kidney stone formation, you can reduce your risk of developing a stone by making dietary changes. Kidney stones can form when either phosphorous or oxalate combines with calcium. They can also form from uric acid. To prevent stones, […]
Speed In The Operating Room
/in Blog, Innovations in Minimally Invasive Surgery /by millerlenzBeing a fast surgeon can have different meanings. Some would consider speed to be impressive. Others might be concerned by haste. I would consider such able surgeons as efficient. Although surgeons and patients prefer less time under anesthesia, I always tell my patients that we will take the time to do things just right. When […]
Do What Works For You
/in Blog, Health and Wellness /by millerlenzFrom time to time, I have the opportunity to host a medical talk radio show (The Weekly Check Up). Recently, my guest was a rheumatologist. One of the callers asked about the effectiveness of glucosamine and chondroitin for joint pain. Our expert told the listeners that there is no clinical data that supports the efficacy […]
Bruce Almighty
/in Blog, From Dr. Miller /by millerlenzYou may recall the Jim Carrey movie, Bruce Almighty, in which Bruce is a down-on-his-luck TV reporter who is given almighty powers for a week. But I want to tell you about another Bruce who happens to be an endearing patient of mine. Like Carrey’s character, he is both funny and amazing. Unlike the fictional […]
What Causes Male Infertility?
/in Blog /by millerlenzFor couples trying to have children, infertility can be an issue that causes a significant amount of anxiety. There are several reasons that men experience infertility, which can be related to sperm production. Sperm is produced in the testicles then stored in the epididymis above each testicle. If male hormones are working correctly, the sperm […]
The Risks of Living in the Kidney Stone Belt
/in Blog /by millerlenzThe South is known for its great cooking and sweet tea, but did you know Southerners have a higher rate of developing kidney stones compared to the national average? Read why the South is particularly prone to kidney stones and learn some of the best ways to avoid them below. What Are Kidney Stones? Kidney […]
Night Vision In Surgery – Using Immunofluorescent Dye
/in Blog, Innovations in Minimally Invasive Surgery /by millerlenzNight vision technology is not just for the military. We also use it in robotic surgery in the battle against disease. Many robotic surgical systems are equipped with “firefly” technology. This typically involves an intravenous injection of an immunofluorescent dye. Moments later, your surgeon can switch their camera light from white to near-infrared (similar to […]
Good Viruses
/in Blog, Health and Wellness /by millerlenzNo, I don’t mean what happens when your YouTube video goes viral. Viruses can play many important and beneficial roles in your health. A common example is the flu shot. Without getting into the heated debate of the risks of vaccinations, the flu shot is a clear example of how the benefits far outweigh the […]