What is Liver-Directed Therapy?
August 26, 2022 Liver-directed therapies are used to specifically target cancer cells in the liver. Cancer in the liver can originate from the liver itself or from a different site in the body and metastasize to the liver. How Does Liver-Directed Therapy work? All treatments are designed to specifically target…
Myfembree Versus UFE?
July 27, 2022 What Is Myfembree? Myfembree is a prescription hormonal medication that is taken daily to manage heavy menstrual bleeding associated with uterine leiomyomas (fibroids) in premenopausal women. What Is Uterine Fibroid Embolization? Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a non-surgical outpatient procedure that blocks blood flow to fibroids without…
Got Fibroids and Hair Loss?
July 15, 2022 Uterine Fibroids Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths in the uterus and are associated with many symptoms. Symptoms may include heavy bleeding, pelvic pain/pressure, problems with urination, constipation, and back pain. Who Is at Risk? Uterine fibroids are much more common in people of African descent and…
Pregnancy & Uterine Fibroids
July 6, 2022 Do uterine fibroids contribute to my inability to get pregnant? There are many reasons for infertility as there are many steps from ovulation, to egg transit, to conception, to implantation, etc. Some of the many factors that can lead to infertility or miscarriage are uterine fibroids and…
If You Have Diabetes, You Are at Risk for Peripheral Arterial Disease
June 29, 2022 Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a chronic progressive debilitating disease of the arteries in the legs that may cause symptoms ranging from cramping while walking to severe ulceration requiring amputation of toes, feet or an entire leg. PAD Risk Factors There are several risk factors…
Get Rid of Knee Pain
June 22, 2022 Genicular Artery Embolization Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) is a non-surgical treatment where blood flow to inflamed tissue around the knee is blocked. Chronic inflammation can occur with osteoarthritis and cause severe knee pain. While this procedure is not a cure for osteoarthritis, it can effectively treat debilitating…