Marla Ahlgrimm fields questions regarding hormone replacement therapies and their inclusion in the effective treatment of PMS, perimenopause, and menopause. Q. Is HRT therapy right for all women? Marla Ahlgrimm: Not necessarily; some women may have other factors that spur their discomfort. Q. Do all women receive the same dosage or combination of replacement hormones? Marla Ahlgrimm: No, each ... Read More »
A radical cystectomy can remove most cancer cells but it is not without major risks, according to Paul Perito MD. According to Paul Perito MD, a radical cystectomy is an operation used to remove the bladder, as well as any surrounding organs that are affected by carcinogenic cells. Paul Perito MD, a Coral Gables, Florida-based urology specialist, explains that the procedure has been around since the 1800s but it was not until the mid-20th century that the basic principles of surgery were described in medical texts. According to Paul Perito MD, the procedure was updated in 1987 to accommodate a nerve sparing dissection that would preserve sexual function. Read More »
For Part One of this interview, click here. InformatioNation Blog: Welcome back, Dr. Paul E. Perito. When we left off, you were just about to explain the cylinder placement process. Can you do that now? Dr. Paul E. Perito: When placing the cylinders, the stay sutures act as my retractor-less retractor; one simply needs to tell your assistant to pull ... Read More »
Dr. Paul Perito is the Chairman of Urology at Coral Gables Hospital in Florida. According to Dr. Paul Perito, Coral Gables Hospital is a world-class 247-bed facility located in Coral Gables, Florida, home of the University of Miami. Dr. Paul Perito says that the town is known globally for its ability to attract large businesses like Bacardi and American Airlines. The hospital is located in the historic district of Coral Gables and proudly serves South Dade County. A number of specialty programs are available at the facility, including orthopedics, diagnostics and Dr. Paul Perito’s own specialty, urology. As the chairman of the urology department, Dr. Paul Perito says that Coral Gables Hospital was an easy choice for him. Aside from attaining full accreditation by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Coral Gables Hospital has also been honored with the American Heart Association’s “Get with the Guidelines Award” for excellence in treating heart failure, stroke, and coronary artery disease. These are not easy feats, points out Dr. Paul Perito. Read More »
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