by Daniel Cronk, MD | Dec 11, 2017 | Men's Health, Regain Health, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Myth or fact: Can I cure my type 2 diabetes with bariatric surgery? Over the last year or so, you may have seen increasing reports in the news and on TV talk shows about the effectiveness of bariatric surgery for type 2 diabetes. This revolutionary concept gained...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 16, 2017 | Men's Health, Regain Health, Women's Health
We all know that smoking is bad for our health. But did you know that smoking is actually the single most preventable cause of death among Americans? Smoking impacts nearly every part of the body, and it’s a contributor to many serious medical conditions, including...
by Eric S. Rovner, MD Professor of Urology Medical University of South Carolina | Nov 1, 2017 | Regain Health, Urology & Incontinence, Urology, Incontinence & Pelvic Floor
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a condition characterized by urinary urgency, frequency with or without incontinence, and is often treated with a combination of behavioral therapy, pelvic floor exercises and/or pharmacotherapy. A variety of oral pharmacological drugs and...
by erlangerhealth | Oct 20, 2017 | Breakthrough, Breast Health, Cancer Issues, Regain Health, Women's Health
This year in the United States, an estimated 255,180 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed. That includes more than 5,500 cases in Tennessee alone. But along with being common, breast cancer is also very treatable. When someone is diagnosed with breast cancer,...
by Daniel Cronk, MD | Oct 9, 2017 | Men's Health, Regain Health, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Myth or fact: It’s healthier to lose weight slowly — I might lose weight too fast after bariatric surgery. As a bariatric surgeon, one of the most common fears I hear from patients is that they are afraid of surgery because they don’t want to lose weight too fast....
by erlangerhealth | Aug 15, 2016 | Regain Health, Women's Health
You’ve probably heard of postpartum depression, but did you know new moms can also experience postpartum anxiety? Read on for answers to demystifying postpartum depression and anxiety. Q: How do I know if I have postpartum depression? A: Postpartum depression occurs...
