Treating BPH with Prostate Artery Embolization
From minimally invasive to more extensive surgeries, there are several procedures that can treat benign prostate hyperplasia. In recent years many men suffering from the uncomfortable and disruptive symptoms of an enlarged prostate, have been finding relief through a non-invasive procedure called Prostate Artery Embolization. Prostate Artery Embolization is a procedure performed here at MidAtlantic […]
Medical Advancements in Fibroid Treatment
Fortunately for the estimated 26 million women in the United States that have uterine fibroids, huge medical advancements have been made that allow for a variety of treatment methods. These range from medication to hormone therapy, as well as both invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures to remove the fibroids completely. Here at MidAtlantic Vascular and […]
Prescription Painkillers for Knee Pain
The first line of medication treatment to reduce knee pain is usually NSAIDs, however, sometimes opioids are used. But are they worth their risk? As we covered in previous articles, NSAIDs stand for Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and are used to treat inflammation, pain, and swelling. These medicines can be bought at the drugstore, grocery store, […]