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106 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Official Podcast of Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, a not-for-profit hospital dedicated to serving the health care needs of those in the Hudson Valley
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Treatment Options for BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
January 10, 2018 22:51 - 10.4 MBIn recent years St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital has been increasing education and engagement across all areas of Urology care. One such condition is benign prostatic hyperplasia. It is the most common disorder of the prostate, and the most common diagnosis made by urologists for men in age group of 45-74. Joining the show to discuss benign prostatic hyperplasia, and treatment options available to help with bothersome symptoms is Dr. Praneeth Vemulapalli. He is a board certified urologist and Co...
ED Patient Success Story: Howard Montanye
November 05, 2017 14:16 - 12.3 MBErectile dysfunction (ED) affects approximately one in five men over the age of 20, including more than half of men who are at least 40 years old. ED often causes intimacy issues between a man and his partner. The good news is that there is help available. Here to discuss ED and the impact it can have on a mans life, his partners life and his overall health, are Dr. Jaspreet Singh. He is a board certified urologist with St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, and Howard Montanye. He is a Patient who h...
Erectile Dysfunction: Help is Available
October 17, 2017 20:12 - 11.8 MBAccording to the American Urological Association, erectile dysfunction affects more than 30 million men in the United States and is especially common in men who have had prostate surgery, and/or are dealing with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity. Often, men who have an issue with their sexual abilities may be reluctant to speak with their physician, feeling quite embarrassed even discussing it. Here to discuss ED, treatment options and why men shouldn't be hesit...
Stop the Bleed: The Training Program That Can Save Lives
October 03, 2017 20:10 - 7.98 MBStop the Bleed: Launched in October of 2015 by the White House, Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign and a call to action. Stop the Bleed is intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. Here to tell us about this important national awareness campaign is Dr. Thomas Robb. He is the Medical Director of St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital’s Trauma Program.
Is Bariatric Surgery An Option for You?
September 26, 2017 21:11 - 13.2 MBAccording to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than 12.5 million Americans are severely overweight. Obesity can cause many health problems and put you at a higher risk for diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, sleep apnea and more. Bariatric Surgery is a life changing event that requires a team approach for long term success. The team at The St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital Institute for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery works with each individ...
Learning to Manage Diabetes
September 19, 2017 20:58 - 12.9 MBThe diabetes self-management program offered by St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital empowers patients to understand and live with the disease. While careful monitoring and certain adjustments are necessary, many diabetics lead full and active lifestyles, even with diabetes. Dorothea Lever, PhD is here to assure you that our team approach will help you understand all the factors that go into managing the day-to-day realities of living with diabetes. By enrolling in the program you will have the oppo...