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Cancer Medical Review is a premier center for Urology in Kansas City with expertized doctors, who are skilled and experienced in providing the highest quality urologic care. They offer state-of-the-art treatments for prostate cancer in a modern facility, so that patients can get in and out quickly, but in a setting that's relaxing and less stressful than a hospital. They strive to provide the highest quality medical care, create an empathetic and respectful environment and adhere to high values.

Prostate cancer is second only to skin cancer as the most common male cancer in the United States. Each year more than 200,000 men are affected by this disease. Men aged 50 and older, African American men and men with a family history of prostate cancer are at a higher risk.

Some of the symptoms of prostate cancer are weak or interrupted flow of urine, painful or burning urination, a need to urinate frequently, especially at night, blood in urine and more.

"Fortunately, most prostate cancers are slow growing and can be detected at an early stage, when most can be cured. This is why a proper prostate cancer treatment needs to be performed sooner than later," says the Doctor.

Factors that may increase your risk of prostate cancer includes - family history, age, race, diet and lifestyle. Early stage of prostate cancer often has no warning signs, making regular screening tests such as prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and digital rectal exams (DRE) are critically important.

"Many effective prostate cancer treatments exist today such as active surveillance, surgery, radiation therapy, brachytherapy, hormone therapy and chemotherapy. The most appropriate treatment for you will depend on factors such as your age, health, lifestyle and the characteristics of your cancer," added the Doctor.

Cancer Medical Review also provides effective treatment for kidney cancer, cancer in the bladder, male infertility, kidney stones and more. "They have provided supportive care during my prostate cancer treatment. The doctors and nurses were knowledgeable, accurate, friendly and courteous," commented a cured patient.

About Cancer Medical Review :

Cancer Medical Review is a premier center for Urology in Kansas City with expertized doctors, who are skilled and experienced in providing the highest quality urologic care. To know more, visit http://www.kcurology.com/

CONTACT DETAILS

Name: Pete Jameson

Address:

10701 Nall Avenue, Suite 100

Overland Park

Kansas

USA - 66211

Phone Number: 913.341.7985

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Medical tourism is a sector which is emerging as a new phenomenon that is taking the world by storm. With medical expertise and technology growing at an unprecedented rate world over, borders are just boundaries in terms of having a procedure done overseas.

The medical industry in India:

The Medical tourism is a sector which is growing leaps and bounds due to the quality and expertise of medical and healthcare procedures that can be obtained at a much lower expense. With a poised growth of more than 30% the industry is set to become a $2 billion industry by 2015.

With respect to India, its estimated 150,000 people from other countries travel to India to get a medical procedure done. With economic turbulence and rising healthcare procedure costs around the world, developing countries such as India offer and opportunity for high quality healthcare at much lower costs. The success stories and monetary benefits has spawned the trend of Medical tourism.

Some of the common medical procedures that draws a lot of patients from abroad are heart Surgeries, liver Transplants, gastro Surgeries, Neuro Surgeries, Hip and Knee Replacement and many more.

The initiation process:

The process begins with the patient or the person enquiring contacting a medical tourism provider. And the second step is the analysis of medical reports. A detailed medical report with the nature of condition to be treated is acquired and the opinion of a doctor is obtained. Further information may also be required. Once opinions of certified physicians are obtained the patient is briefed on the type of treatment. Once the patient is clear on the medical procedures other factors such as expenditure, hospital choices, tourist destinations, and duration of stay and other miscellaneous are finalized, consent bonds are signed and the patient is provided with letters of recommendation medical visa, which is obtained via the patient’s homeland embassy. There is a mediator who is dedicated to the patient who takes care of all needs during the medical tour.

Top Kansas urological care center KC Urology Care has reportedly come up as the exclusive provider of the innovative PROVENGE therapy in Kansas City. Based on immunotherapy principles, this cutting edge solution is meant for advanced prostate cancer patients.

Backed by 18 finest KC urologists, three radiation oncologist and one seasoned pathologist, KCUC is regarded as a premier urological care facility across Kansas City.

"We are glad to announce that we are the exclusive provider of the state of the art PROVENGE treatment in Kansas City," stated the KCUC spokesman. Describing it as the 1st approved immunotherapy meant for prostate cancer treatment, the spokesperson stressed on a longer life for PROVENGE assisted patients in comparison to those treated conventionally.

He continued, "It just takes one month & 3 infusions to complete the PROVENGE therapy. The side effects are usually mild or moderate & last not more than 2 days."

A senior urologic oncologist from the practice recommended testing of baseline PSA level along with DRE for all men under the age group of 40.

Added to prostrate problems, KCUC deals with extensive urological issues such as bladder cancer, male infertility, ED, BPH, male or female urinary incontinence, kidney cancer, testicular cancer, Peyronie's disease etc. Another spokesmen emphasized on their constant focus on minimally invasive approach for all conditions treated.

"We are experts in minimal invasive treatments for any urologic concern dealt here. Our dynamic physicians are seasoned, skilled & qualified enough to present you premium quality urological care. We assure you cutting-edge diagnosis & treatment with which you will find yourself in a sympathetic, caring and relaxed ambience. Whether it's the treatment for cancer in the bladder or prostrate, our rates are quite reasonable," shared the KCUC manager.

While approached on the treatments offered, the manager displayed an extensive list. The KCUC physicians are ready to help with UDS, Vasectomy, Vasovasotomy, Cystoscopy, Cystectomy, TUMT, TURBT, TURP, Brachytherapy, Intersim Nuromodulation, Nephrectomy etc.

"Moreover, we are equipped to support our patients with the state-of-the-art Da Vinci robotics in surgery treatment. It's an alternative to conventional open-surgery & traditional laparoscopy where the surgeon works with an advanced robotic platform. It enables our doctors to perform the most delicate and perplex procedures through minute incisions & unmatched precision. This minimally invasive approach is well appreciated for a vast array of urological issues," informed a senior urologist from Kansas City Urology Care.

About KCUC

KCUC is an esteemed urological care facility in Kansas City. It looks after a vast range of urological conditions in state of the art treatment facility, at affordable costs. To know more about PROVENGE, visit http://www.KCUrology.com .

The world's population depends on a variety of grains for their daily source of carbohydrates, nutrients, fibers, minerals and vitamins, etc. In fact, grains continue to be the main dish for all meals in many countries around the world. But are all of them healthy, and what are the different types of grain? Dr. Adam Scott attempts to answer some common questions related to grains through his health articles.

Dr. Scott is a medical school graduate from the New York Medical College and a retired physician who practiced from his own clinic. He is now a freelance medical writer who likes to share information about little known facts.

"Although wheat, rice and corn continue to remain the most popular grains in the market, there are hundreds of other types of grains that are now making a comeback. These are often more healthy than traditional choices," says Dr. Scott.

He cites the example of Amaranth. "This is one of the earliest known grains and is high in protein. In fact, a single serving of Amaranth can meet about 7% of protein and 42% of iron requirements in a day," he says. They're a perfect choice as a breakfast cereal and are often found in graham crackers.

Millet on the other hand is known to protect the body against cardiovascular diseases as well as Type-2 diabetes. There is also Quinoa which is known to contain more minerals than any other grain - about 16% of total dietary protein requirement. They are easy to cook and easy to digest as well.

There are so many other types of grains that are far healthier than conventional choices. But a lack of awareness therefore makes them less popular. Dr. Scott's effort is to make these ancient grains popular.

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iHealthNet.org is a website dedicated to providing simple and straightforward answers to common health problems and remedies. The site also provides information on alternate medicines, treatments, and natural cures.

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For the Seattle folks struggling with weight issues, the eminent Seattle nutritionist, Angela Pifer has reportedly arrived with unique nutrition programs assuring sure shot weight loss and quality health. Her Seattle Lifestyle Program has been touted as "The Best" for health and weight loss by several distinguished medical professionals.

Angela Pifer is a leading certified nutritionist (MSN, C.N.) who founded Nutrition Northwest, a major Seattle nutrition consulting center. Pifer is an expert in designing bespoke nutrition programs that could help out the clients in addressing their specific lifestyle goals as per their situation.

The esteemed nutritionist holds years of experience in working with adult & young athletes, stubborn fat loss, emotional eating, various digestive conditions, food sensitivities, diabetes, menopause effects and detoxification.

"If you are looking for the right support or guidance regarding effective fat loss and optimal health, count on Nutrition Northwest. We have come up with distinct nutrition programs that can provide you unmatched support in your fat loss and health goals with day-to-day interactions and guidance", said a spokesperson from Nutrition Northwest.

"Our program has been acknowledged as the best for quality health and weight loss by eminent doctors & nowhere in Bellevue or Seattle you are going to find the unparallel level of dedication & commitment offered here to assist you in reaching your weight loss and health goals", he added.

Pifer's Seattle Weight Loss Program & Nutrition Program would support the clients with numerous benefits. It also enables a person to stop dieting, overcome prolonged emotional eating issues, offer a satisfactory health plan rich in comfort and flavor and manage various digestive conditions such as IBD or IBS.

With years of experience, Pifer mainly focuses on personalized health & fat loss plans for each client so that they can experience the deserved weight loss only.

When it comes to the nutrition and health loss programs at offer by Angela Pifer, there are 4 such programs; an Introductory Program on Nutrition for one week, a 30 days long Health Lifestyle Program and a 90 days long Nutrition & Lifestyle Program. She is also offering a 28 days Clean & Lean Group Program which is a follow up of Pifer's highly successful 28-Day Vegan challenge Program that was extended in 2006 and achieved more than 5,500 satisfied participants.

Nutrition Northwest also reported of special programs dedicated to treating certain conditions individually like emotional eating, digestive problems, food sensitivities, prenatal nutrition, weight loss and detoxification.

To know further about Pifer's weight loss and health programs from Nutrition Northwest, visit www.nutritionnorthwest.com

The owners of two local Pilates businesses, Brigitte Alcantara of Studio 615 Pilates and Libby Bideau of Libby Pilates, today announced their short-term partnership for the 2013 summer. By combining talents and class schedules, both studios are able to offer a full roster of Pilates training to the West Los Angeles area during the typically slow summer months. Clients will have the benefit of experiencing classes taught by either instructor at varying times.

"Our partnership enables us to offer a full roster of classes throughout the summer months when vacations and travel plans sometimes make it challenging," said Ms. Bideau. "We're very excited to have more alternatives for busy, working clients and those visiting Venice for the summer."

Ms. Alcantara explains, "Collaborating for the summer allows us to give Venice and the surrounding communities an opportunity to enjoy some diversity in techniques. We also have more times slots available to better accommodate our clients' schedules."

The partnered Pilates studio, located at 615 Hampton Drive in Venice, begins June 8 and runs through August 31. In addition to group classes, both instructors offer private one-on-one sessions.

For more information or to schedule a training session, contact Studio 615 Pilates at (310) 392-7170, www.studio615pilates.com or Libby Pilates at (310) 625-7356, www.libbypilates.com.

About Studio 615 Pilates:

Studio 615 Pilates has been the Pilates centerpiece in the Venice community for the past 15 years. Brigitte Alcantara brings style, art, passion, heart and soul to each client through her classes and private sessions. The energy and beauty of the space is serene, and Brigitte's care and attention will keep your body moving in bliss. Call for an appointment at (310) 392-7170 or visit online at www.studio615pilates.com.

About Libby Pilates:

With almost two decades of teaching experience, Libby Bideau brings her passion for movement to class. Her mixed training offers a variety of influences and techniques from various experts and experiences including: Yoga Alliance Certification; Core Fusion Master Workshop; Passing the Torch Mentorship with Julian Littleford; and Thai Yoga Massage intensive workshop. Call for an appointment at (310) 625-7356 or visit online at www.LibbyPilates.com.

Same Day Spine Surgery, the leading spine surgery outpatient facility, has assured better patient care than hospitals. The American outpatient medical center claimed of providing cutting edge and effective treatments with better equipments and more personalized care than hospital treatments.

"We have a firm belief that outpatient care facilities are much more effective than hospital in-patient treatment procedures. According to us, the first step to best recovery is to walk out from surgery center the very day of the surgery. Thus, here we release all our patients on the same day of their surgery so that they recover comfortably from home. Hospitals are known for high infection rates given the aggregation of too many patients in one place- but when you get to recover in a secured environ of at home nursing & care there is always the minimal chance of catching infections", said a spokesperson from the major American outpatient back surgery center.

A good achievement they had is that all their centers reported of no infection issues with the patients last year. They always follow a tailored treatment approach for all their patients as per the patient's specific conditions and symptoms.

Same Day Spine Surgery emphasized on taking a multidisciplinary approach in treatment which enables them to find out the best possible option for each patient. The outpatient spine care facility informed to take care of diverse spine conditions such as DDD, Building disc, pinched nerve, Radiculitis, Spinal stenosis and many more.

"It's good to mention that we have a better quality staff team here than usual hospitals. We are backed by nationally leading board certified doctors who are experts in minimal invasive advanced treatments such as laser disc surgery. With us you are always assured of executive level treatment with more advance technology like laser disectomies, stem cell therapy, minimal invasive fusion, etc which is unlikely in hospitals", the spokesperson added.

This laser spine surgery outpatient facility has come up with prompter surgery times than hospitals. Unlike hospitals, they never keep patients under prolonged anesthesia which could harm them the other way. For more info, visit http://www.samedayspinesurgery.com/

Leading provider of electronic cigarettes LeCig today announced it's support for the World Health Organization's "World No Tobacco Day" on May 31st, 2013 by offering a 10% discount coupon on all of it's e-cigarette and tobacco alternatives.

"The great thing about the WHO's World No Tobacco Day is that it encourages individuals who wish to find tobacco alternatives and maybe even to begin an integrated program of quitting tobacco use all together to get started by just doing it for 24 hours," stated Mike Elias, CEO of LeCig.

LeCig offers cost effective tobacco alternatives which afford the user the freedom of choice of when, where and how to "smoke" without many of the known harmful effects of tobacco.

LeCig's 10% World No Tobacco Day discount is available for new and returning customers and includes the popular "PigCig", "VAPRIOT" and disposable product lines. Coupons are redeemable through June 30, 2013 using the code WNTD2013 or by visiting http://lecig.com/index.aspx?dc=WNTD2013

"We're happy to offer this discount to our current and new customers in support of World No Tobacco Day," commented Elias, "providing the highest quality tobacco alternatives is what our business is all about, and supporting the individual's goal to be tobacco free is a big part of our corporate philosophy."

LeCig offers electronic cigarette products and tobacco alternatives to both the novice and experienced e-cigarette enthusiast along with a 30 day money back guarantee.

LeCig products are available on the web and at retailers across the country and is rapidly expanding it's retail base nationwide.

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Our mission is to provide our clients with excellent customer service and quality products. We stand behind everything we sell with a 30 day product warranty and satisfaction guarantee. We offer both the novice and the ecigarette enthusiast with a range of options at low prices! We encourage our customers to contact us if they need help with any purchase decision. You can call us directly or use the chat button in the upper right hand corner of your browser window when visiting http://lecig.com.

The future is now at Smiles by Stevens DMD in Lancaster, PA. With the arrival and installation of in-office iCat 3D Imaging, Dr. Stevens offers the future of dentistry to his patients in the greater Lancaster, PA area. iCat 3D Imaging minimizes patient's radiation exposure and promises vital diagnoses, literally in seconds, followed by the most efficient treatment possible.

Dr. Shea Stevens and his helpful staff take pride in offering caring service coupled with the latest dental technology to each and every one of their patients in Lancaster, PA.

Recently named as one of Pennsylvania's Top 20 Dentists, Dr. Stevens strives to give his patients the highest quality care available delivered in a comfortable and relaxed setting.

Smiles By Stevens is the optimal choice for state-of-the-art dentistry in Lancaster PA. With the new iCat 3D Imaging System, Dr. Stevens can provide patients with the ultimate care. 3D imaging uses lower levels of radiation than traditional x-ray techniques, while delivering high-definition digital imaging. The imaging scan takes less than 30 seconds and allows Dr. Stevens to efficiently diagnose and create an effective individual treatment plan for the patient.

The iCat 3D Imaging System permits the patient to see the personalized plan of action as Dr. Stevens carefully explains it. The 3D images can be used to uncover chronic problems that would go undetected with traditional x-ray screenings. The 3D dental imaging from iCat is also invaluable in the treatment of TMJ, implant planning, wisdom teeth extraction, impactions, and orthodontics.

"It is our unwavering intention to guarantee that every time you visit our Lancaster PA office, it will be as pleasant and comfortable as possible for you." Dr. Shea Stevens.

With the addition of the iCat 3D Imaging, Dr. Stevens and the Smiles by Stevens DMD staff continues their commitment to the people of Lancaster. Their mission statement says it best - "Our mission is to provide the people of this community with the best dental services possible with genuine enthusiasm, warmth and commitment to quality modern dentistry."

The patients of Smiles by Stevens DMD appreciate Dr. Steven's expertise along with his friendly and professional staff that work diligently to live up to their promise of unmatched Lancaster PA general dentistry and cosmetic dental services in an atmosphere of mutual trust. Visit www.smilesbystevensdmd.com and see for yourself how pleasant your next dental visit can be with state-of-the-art dentistry by Dr. Stevens and his staff.

About Author:

Dr. Shea Stevens and his staff utilize the most modern dental methods in Lancaster, PA. Their goal is provide patients like you advanced dental care techniques in a compassionate and sincere environment. Dr. Stevens has been twice voted the 'Best Dentist of Lancaster' and most recently selected as one of Pennsylvania's top 20 dentists. Lancaster PA general dentistry, the right way.

Contact Details:

Smiles By Stevens

[email protected]

717.581.0123

101 N. Pointe Blvd. Suite 201

Lancaster, PA 17601

Sharon Kelley, an accomplished financial management executive with extensive expertise in healthcare financial leadership, offers information on the process of Hospital Systems migrating patient care to outpatient settings.

Former healthcare CFO, Sharon Kelley has previously identified a number of ways for healthcare Chief Financial Officers can prepare for the impacts of the American healthcare system's transformation. Controlling salaries, infusing Hospital Systems with talent, scenario planning, and establishing efficiencies within organizations are all ways in which Hospital CFO's can prepare for healthcare reform and ensure that they offer a delivery model that will encompass the necessary success items for an accountable care organization (ACO).

Many Hospital Systems, in order to align with the goals of healthcare reform such as increased quality, decreased cost, and improved population health are now investing in outpatient care. This strategy of migrating patient care to the outpatient setting allows Hospital Systems to improve not only patient care, but also efficiency. This shift in care setting began two decades ago when advances in technology made it possible to perform procedures that were previously inpatient only, into the doctor's office setting, making for more cost effective procedures.

The reasons for Hospital Systems focusing their strategy on the transition to outpatient care are numerous, explains Sharon Kelley. As Hospital Systems move toward the overall goal of trying to keep patients out of the hospital, outpatient care becomes increasingly more important. Hospitals are also focused on making healthcare more accessible to patients. The investment in outpatient clinics not only offers improved access to care for patients and the opportunity to better manage population health but, it can also help to increase market share.

About Sharon Kelley

Sharon Kelley is an accomplished financial management executive with extensive expertise in healthcare financial leadership. She currently serves as an Independent Consultant and Revenue Cycle Subject Matter Expert at Soar Consulting, LLC. Sharon Kelley attended Duquesne University and University of Pittsburgh.

For additional information, contat:

Sharon Kelley

1030 Old Orchard Drive

Gibsonia, PA 15044

703-376-7055

[email protected]

http://sharonmkelley.blogspot.com