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“Back Pain Technology Cheats Mother Nature
After helping hundreds of Fairfield County herniated disc sufferers eliminate their pain, Local Doctor explains how…
Helps Herniated Discs Heal Naturally… In As Little As 25 Minutes!” At Last! Fairfield County Doctor Offers Technology That Doesn’t Just End SEVERE Pain From Herniated Discs, But Helps Your Body To Start Rebuilding Them… As Fast As Humanly Possible! Best Part: You can check it all out for FREE if you like!
There is no doubt… technology has made all of our lives better… and easier. Just about every miraculous medical cure and comfort of modern living can be attributed to amazing breakthroughs in technology. Heck, laser eye surgery can give people who are almost as blind as a bat perfect 20/20 vision. How amazing is that? That’s why it’s no surprise that technology might be able to solve your back and neck pain from herniated/bulging discs or sciatica…for good. Here is why: Back and neck pain can be devastating. And nothing is worse than going to doctor after doctor… trying treatment after treatment… spending money you can’t afford… and still suffering in pain. That’s why… I bet you would love to instantly end your pain… without any risk what-soever… and have it never come back for the rest of your life? Well, that might NOT be so easy. But, what if there was a wonderful advancement in technology that, with a handful of simple, non-invasive treatments, could possibly have you out of pain and on your way to healing naturally? Better yet, what if this technology could possibly heal your herniated/bulging discs (instead of cutting it out like surgery) so you have the best chance to live pain-free and do all the things you want and love to do? And what if this technology was: 3 FDA cleared! 3 Proven safe and effective! 3 Allows your herniated discs to heal naturally without the risky and dangerous side effects of surgery! 3 Relieves pain fast… in some cases in as little as 25 minutes! Well, guess what? There is such technology and there is a very good chance it can help you… like it has already helps thousands of herniated/bulging disc and sciatica sufferers all around the country… No Matter How Bad Your Pain Is, How Long You’ve Been Suffering Or How Many Other Treatments And Doctors Have Failed You! Don’t laugh. It’s really true. Here’s proof…
When you have a herniated disc, compressive forces cause your spinal bones to come together… basically squashing your disc. The space in between your bones decreases and the soft, jello-like disc material leaks out. This disc material that leaks out is called a herniated disc and can cause severe pain, numbness and tingling in your neck, back, arms or legs when the herniation pushes into and “pinches” a nerve. So it makes sense, if you could slightly pull the spinal bones apart… that would open up the space, take the pressure off the disc, the disc off the nerve and solve the problem. Right? But the only problem is… how do you do that? For years and years, doctors have been trying to do it with traction. But traction has been proven ineffective and often very painful. Why? Traction doesn’t work because when you have a herniated or bulging disc, the area is injured and when you try to move, your muscles go into spasm. Spasm is your body’s way of trying to protect you from causing further injury. That’s why traction hurts so much. As soon as the traction starts… your muscles overprotect the area and spasm. But the good news is: Now there is technology that out-smarts your body’s natural spasm reaction. In other words: It fools mother nature! This technology is called non-surgical spinal decompression (NSSD) and here’s how it works… NSSD is very different from plain traction because it has advanced computer technology that actually senses your spinal muscles. When it starts to gently pull, it immediately knows when your muscles start to contract and it stops pulling. As soon as your muscles relax, it starts pulling again. The amazing thing is: the computer senses your muscles contraction so early… you don’t even feel what is going on. Which means you never feel any pain! In fact, the only thing most patients feel is… RELIEF!!! But the best part is: NSSD is able to gently separate your spinal bones which, in many cases, actually sucks the herniated disc material back into the disc where it belongs! This takes away your pain and allows your herniated and bulging discs to heal naturally!
And check this out: Treatments are pleasant and simple. All you have to do is lie on your back, listen to your favorite music, read a magazine… or… take a nap! The wonderful technology does everything while you simply RELAX the pain away! To sum up NSSD: • For most patients it is 100% painless… in fact many patients actually fall asleep during treatment! • Works fast! Most patients get relief after a handful of treatments – some after the very first! • Is non-invasive so it does not have the dangerous risks of surgery! • Gets to the root cause of the problem and helps it heal naturally! Isn’t modern technology wonderful? And wouldn’t you like to… Give This Great Technology A Try… For Free? If you would, there’s great news. There is a Doctor located at 222 Westchester Ave. Suite 405 in White Plains who has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in this wonderful technology and has been treating herniated/bulging disc and sciatica patients with incredible success. His name is Dr. Jonathan Donath DC, MS and he is so excited about the results he’s been getting, he would like to share it with as many pain sufferers as possible. But There Is A Catch… There’s always a catch... isn’t there? Even though this technology has helped a majority of the patients Dr. Donath has treated… it is not a wonder cure and it does not help everyone.
On the right: healthy disc. Center: Herniated disc with soft disc material leaking out. On the left: Herniated disc material compressing or “pinching” nerve.
For that reason, Dr. Donath does a complete examination on every potential patient and only accepts you if he feels you are most likely to get the pain relief and outcome you are looking for. Dr. Donath’s Special Deal For You! Because the economy is so bad and Dr. Donath wants to help you if possible, he is offering the first 17 people who respond to this article a free consultation and NSSD qualification examination. And if you qualify for NSSD treatments, Dr. Donath will also give you one treatment for FREE! And if you do not qualify, Dr. Donath will help you find the best option for you. That’s why, if you suffer with pain from a herniated/bulging disc or sciatica you should call 914-259-8104 right now. When April answers the phone, simply tell her you would like your free non-surgical spinal decompression consultation and examination. If you are one of the first 17, she will schedule you within the next few days. If you are in a lot of pain or already scheduled for surgery, tell April and she will be sure to get you in immediately. Maybe even today.
On right: Herniated disc with spinal bones “squished” together. Center: NSSD slightly pulls the spinal bones apart, opens up the disc space and allows herniated material to move back into the disc. Left: Herniated material completely back in center of disc allows the disc to heal naturally. Your consultation and examination should take about 60 minutes. During this time you can get all of your questiones answered in a warm and friendly environment. You will know exactly what’s causing your pain and the best possible way to solve it. Dr. Donath will explain to you all your possible options along with his recomendations so you can make the best choice for YOU.
Why Limited To 17? Dr. Donath has limited the number he will accept right now to 17 because he does not believe patients should wait and they should also get the quality personal attention they deserve. When you go for your free visit, I’m sure you will see how unique and pleasant the experience is. It’s nice to be treated like a person and not a number or based on insurance coverage. It’s also nice to know exactly what’s causing your pain and how to relieve it as fast as possible. Dr. Donath’s favorite cases are the one’s that were able to cancel back surgery after only a handful of treatments. Dr. Donath also loves when a herniated disc patient that is in excruciating pain and thinks they’ve tried everything, lays down on the NSSD table, takes a 25 minute nap… and… wakes up with all their pain GONE! Just imagine how it would feel to have all your pain finally gone. Imagine going to bed and being able to sleep the entire night through… … and waking up refreshed and energized… ready to take on the brand new day – without the pain and stiffness that has been terrorizing you. And imagine finally knowing you have the solution to your herniated disc pain. Well, you may not have to just “imagine” anymore… because… NSSD might start relieving your pain… in just 25 minutes! So, if you’d like to see if you qualify and give this amazing technology a try for free… give April a call at 914-259-8104 right now. Why wait one more day in pain when the solution may be one quick phone call away? Call now before someone else gets your free spot. One More Thing It’s Important… Ever since getting this wonderful technology, Dr. Donath’s office has been flooded with calls. For that reason, if when you call, the lines are busy or you go to voice mail… just keep calling back. The possibility of living pain-free is well worth the time and effort it may take you to get through and schedule your appointment. 914-259-8104
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Stamford Hospital is a 305-bed, not-for-profit community teaching hospital serving Lower Fairfield County for more than 115 years. Providing access to the latest technology with a compassionate, patientcentered care approach, areas of expertise include Cancer Care, Heart Services, Orthopedics and Women & Children’s Health. Stamford Hospital is an affiliate of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System, a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and a member of the Planetree Alliance, a group of hospitals nationwide focused on patient-centered care. In support of our mission, the Hospital has a long tradition of community education and outreach.
physical, emotional and spiritual needs. The promise of a new state-of-the-art medical campus has been compassionately conceived as the springboard for this new definition of healing, where taking care of people involves providing the absolute finest in care across the entire continuum, from prevention and wellness, to diagnosis, treatment and ongoing support. The future of Stamford Hospital is that of a caring partner, not only in sickness but also in health. It is the interaction of mind and body. It is Healing. Reimagined. Distinguishing features of the new Stamford Hospital: • All new Patient Care Units with all private rooms and private bathrooms, centralized nurses’ stations for more flexible care delivery and two family lounges on each floor. • A unique approach to Emergency Care with separate treatment areas for trauma, cardiac, urgent, behavioral health and pediatric patients — more than doubling the number and size of exam rooms. • Significantly larger surgical suites to accommodate the latest technologies. • A new Pediatric Unit in the Whittingham Pavilion, adjacent to the current Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to centralize mother-child services.
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• An expansion of the ICU, emphasizing the Hospital’s commitment to critical care and tertiary services. • A centralized location for all Heart & Vascular Institute services, including Electrophysiology, Catheterization and Interventional Labs.
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Healing. Reimagined. Opening in 2016, the new Stamford Hospital is the boldest, most sophisticated public health initiative ever undertaken in Fairfield County. Offering the highest level of acute care and an exceptional array of integrative therapies, the new facility has been designed to embody our PlanetreeŽ philosophy of patient-centered care. All to help our patients heal better, faster — and ensure the health of our communities ffo or generations to come.
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Happy New Year! That’s right: Happy New Year! The New Year – 2016 – is approaching quickly. So Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! There is no need to fret: This is an excellent way to take time and think about things that we want to change and achieve in our lives. When making a new year’s resolution, it is important to set realistic and attainable goals. Otherwise, it may lead to frustration and become very difficult to accomplish. The key is your willingness to adjust and make changes in your life, as this will help you stay motivated in achieving your goals. Some people fail when they do not realize the significance of their goals when it comes to improving their daily lives. It may also help to have an award for every goal reached to help you stay on track and keep you motivated. Need help keeping your resolution? You can turn to family, friends and Healthcare News for help. In this issue, we include a feature on ways to keep your resolution, which. Many of these resolutions center on your health and well-being, which is important. So, go ahead, make that New Year’s resolution, make it a healthy one. And, remember, you have a lot of support right here and at home. Good luck. Thanks for continuing to read Healthcare News and helping us grow! Most of all, have a happy, healthy 2016! Enjoy the Holidays! Visit Fairfield County Healthcare News Please share your stories with us at info@healthcarenewspaper.com on Facebook to get even more Jim can be reached at 845-202-4737 and via email at jim@healthcarenewspaper.com updates on local health and wellness
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Avoid risky behaviors Stay away from cigarettes and people who smoke. Don’t use drugs. If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. Most women’s health studies show that women can safely consume one drink a day.
Manage stress No matter what stage of her life — daughter, mother, grandmother — a woman often wears many hats and deals with a lot of pressure and stress. Take a few minutes every day just to relax and get your perspective back again. It doesn’t take long, and mental health is important to your physical well-being.” You also can manage stress with exercise, relaxation techniques, or meditation.
Sun safely To protect against skin cancer, wear sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 if you are going to be outdoors for more than a few minutes. Even if you wear sunscreen faithfully, you should check regularly for signs of skin cancer. Warning signs include any changes in the size, shape, color, or feel of birthmarks, moles, or freckles, or new, enlarging, pigmented, or red skin areas. If you spot any changes or you find you have sores that are not healing, consult your doctor.
Check for breast cancer The American Cancer Society no longer recommends monthly breast self-exams for women. However, it still suggests them as “an option” for women, starting in their 20s. You should be on the lookout for any changes in your breasts and report any concerns to your doctor. All women 40 and older should get a yearly mammogram as a mammogram is the most effective way of detecting cancer in its earliest stages, when it is most treatable.
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Women’s health concerns are a little different from those of men. To look and feel your best at every age, it’s important to make smart lifestyle and health choices. Here are six simple things that woman can do every day (or with regularity) to ensure good health:
Eat a healthy diet You want to eat as close to a natural foods diet as you can. That means a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables —and fewer processed foods. Eat whole grains and high-fiber foods and choose leaner cuts of meat, fish, and poultry. Include low-fat dairy products in your diet as well to help avoid osteoporosis. Avoid foods and beverages that are high in calories, sugar, salt, and fat. Healthy eating will help you maintain a proper weight for your height, which is important because being overweight can lead to a number of illnesses. If you’re not getting enough vitamins and nutrients in your diet, you might want to take a multivitamin and a calcium supplement to make sure you’re maintaining good health. Exercise Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the U.S., but plenty of exercise can help keep your heart healthy. You want to exercise at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week, if not every day. Aerobic exercises (walking, swimming, jogging, bicycling, dancing) are good for women’s health in general and especially for your heart.
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I had trouble believing this myself, but what if I told you that there exists a recently FDA approved laser that can grow your hair back? It feels like an episode from a SciFi movie, only better because it is true, and the FDA agrees. Pioneers in laser medicine have discovered that Low Level Laser Light Therapy (known as LLLT) can resuscitate dying hair follicles and stimulate hair to grow again. How does it work? The laser heals the follicle by improving blood circulation, nutrient flow, and rate of removal of harmful DHT (from testosterone) among other positive benefits. On a cellular level, this means improved metabolism and protein synthesis, increased ATP (energy) production to repair the weakened follicle and cellular stimulation. All this means prevention of hair loss, improved hair quality and hair growth. But don’t take just my word for it, take the FDA’s. The FDA looked at data from thousands of patients who received a full treatment cycle, and they found it to be SAFE and EFFECTIVE. There is no pain, no surgery, no drugs, no side effects. And it works. This all translates into a modern day medical miracle. Very few people are not candidates for benefit from this device, whether you are young or old, male of female. (If all your hair is dormant, and your scalp is shiny bald with no inkling of remaining hair, you would have been excluded from the study). Of course, it takes a commitment to your hair. Each cycle is 20”, and you need to complete a 48 treatment cycle… so far, hair doesn’t grow from trees…but it can grow from a laser!
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Top 10 healthy - and simple - New Year’s resolutions
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With 2016 just around the corner, many of us are dreaming up how to be happier and healthier in the new year. But don’t think you have to choose a lofty goal. The key to a successful New Year’s resolution is choosing something you’ll stick with. Here are 10 attainable – and effective – healthy-living resolutions to start your year off right.
6. Add meditation: Research shows that meditation can help people give up addictions like cigarettes, alcohol and drugs. Meditation has also been found to improve sleep, lower blood pressure, protect against depression and anxiety and increase feelings of happiness.
7. Buy a plant: By adding a living plant to your home or work space, you’ll help purify the air, removing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like formaldehyde and benzene. Good options for improving air quality include aloe, peace lily, English ivy, bamboo palm, Gerbera daisy, chrysanthemum and spider plants.
8. Be a volunteer: Experts say our well-being increases when we help others. Try volunteering to feed the homeless, offer transportation to the elderly, tutor schoolchildren or donate unneeded clothing and household items.
9. Travel: Travel can help improve well-being. It makes you feel rejuvenated and replenished. It gets you out of your typical scenery, and the effects are revitalizing. It’s another form of discovery and learning, and great for the body and the soul.
3. Make time for tea: A daily cup of green tea can be a powerful health partner. It may improve your cholesterol ratio and help protect against bacterial infections and certain cancers thanks to polyphenols called catechins.
4. Get more sleep: Adequate sleep has a multitude of benefits. It can boost your mood, lessen your risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes and strengthen your memory. Although sleep needs vary, most experts agree that adults should get at least seven to nine hours a night. If you find it difficult to get the ZZZs you need, try going to bed earlier or fitting in a regular afternoon nap.
5. Try a new activity: Weight loss one of the most common – and hardest to keep – New Year’s resolutions. Get moving with a fun new activity, like horseback riding, hiking, rock climbing, belly dancing or a beginner’s yoga class. The more you enjoy it, the more likely you are to keep it up!
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2. Snack smarter: Don’t let a bag of chips sabotage your resolve to be healthier this year. Stock your kitchen with healthy options like fresh and dried fruits; raw, unsalted nuts (especially pistachios, cashews and walnuts); and dark chocolate with at least 70 percent cocoa.
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1. Get outside: Studies show that spending time outdoors can improve mood and self-esteem, as well as provide vitamin D, which may protect against osteoporosis, heart disease and cancer. Aim to be outside for at least 30 minutes each day.
10. Just breathe: Practicing regular, mindful breathing can be calming and energizing and can even help with stress-related health problems ranging from panic attacks to digestive disorders.
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Destination Spotlight:Puerto Rico Did winter sneak up on you this year, as it did me? With the unseasonably warm weather that we’ve had this season, the last thing on my mind was planning a trip to somewhere even warmer. However, winter always catches up and I am the type of person who does not prefer cold and snow! What if you don’t have a passport and want to plan something fast? Is your only option to go to Florida? There are absolutely some great places there but as an alternative, I would suggest Puerto Rico. It’s only about 3 1/2 hours from New York City to San Juan and the temperature is in the low 80’s during the day and doesn’t get below 70 at night. With beach, culture, history, nightlife and nature, there is something for everyone. With such an easy flight, you can easily plan a weekend getaway or stay for a week or longer. Here are some suggestions on what to do and see while you are there. Old San Juan At only seven square blocks, Old San Juan might be small but it is full of sights. Although it is easily walkable, there is a free trolley that makes frequent stops throughout the city. There are the two old fortresses, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage sights and very interesting to see how the people of San Juan defended the island throughout the years. The San Juan Cathedral is just one of many churches, all of which are hundreds of years old. There is plenty of shopping on Fortaleza street, including several stores carrying local Puerto Rican crafts. The Museum of the Americas and the San Juan Museum are two of the great museums there. You won’t be wanting for food or nightlife either. Cafe Puerto Rico has some of the best Mofongo and is an authentic Puerto Rican dining experience. After dinner try La Factoria, which was named to the 2015’s World’s 50 Best Bars list. Bioluminescent Bay Vieques is an island off of the eastern shore of Puerto Rico and home to Mosquito Bay, the brightest bio-bay in the world. Full of plankton that absorb the sunlight during the day, at night they generate a blue neon looking light. This is best seen with a darker night sky so make sure to plan your visit after the full moon.
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Beaches and Water Sports Whether you want to lay on the beach or get into the water, there are lots of options in Puerto Rico. Since it’s an island, there are beautiful beaches all over, and many of them are Blue Flag certified. Among these are El Escambron in San Juan, Seven Seas in eastern Fajardo and Pelican Beach off of Ponce in the south. If you prefer something more active, there is windsurfing, sailing, fishing and kayaking available all over the island. Additionally, there is some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling anywhere. The water is warm and there is really good underwater visibility - up to 100 feet in some places!
Forests and Wildlife El Yunque Rainforest is about 30 minutes outside of San Juan and has miles of trails among natural pools of wanter and towering peaks with great views of the eastern shore. In contrast, there is Cabo Rojo Salt Flats. There are still salt mining operations going on today, but there is also a stark and barren landscape with trails that are excellent for bird watching. January is in the middle of the whale season so you can keep an eye out for humpback whales at the observation park of the Rincon Lighthouse.
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The American Heart Association’s 2015 Basic Research Prize was awarded to Glenn I. Fishman, MD, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to cardiovascular science and groundbreaking discoveries of the molecular defects associated with cardiovascular diseases, including those responsible for heart rhythm disorders and cardiomyopathies. “We’re incredibly proud that Dr. Fishman has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a leader in basic cardiology research, which acknowledges his vast achievements in advancing
the science of this field,” said Dafna Bar-Sagi, PhD, senior vice president and vice dean for Science and chief scientific officer at NYU School of Medicine. “This award celebrates his internationally recognized discoveries that have contributed to the greater understanding of cardiovascular biology and disease, and we’re honored that Dr. Fishman has been chosen to receive this prestigious award.” The $5,000 basic excellence award was presented to Dr. Fishman during the opening session of the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions
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Leading Cardiology Researcher and Division Director at NYU Langone Glenn I. Fishman, MD, awarded American Heart Association Basic Research Prize 2015 in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Fishman is the William Goldring Professor of Medicine and has been the Director of the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology at NYU Langone since 2001. He holds professorships in the Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Medicine, Physiology and Neuroscience. Recently, he was appointed Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Medicine. As a recognized leader in his field, Dr. Fishman has contributed groundbreaking research into the causes of heart
disease at the molecular level. His studies have yielded invaluable fundamental information and have had the exciting potential to point medical science toward answers about the sources of cardiovascular diseases, especially those causing arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Among Dr. Fishman’s advances has been the creation of genetically engineered animal models that enabled his research teams to explore the molecular abnormalities producing arrhythmias, and to experiment with new techniques to overcome them.
During his career, Dr. Fishman has published extensively in major journals including the AHA’s Circulation, Circulation Research and Circulation Arrhythmias and Electrophysiology. Other studies have appeared in Nature, Nature Genetics, the Journal of Clinical Investigation, the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Journal of Physiology, among others. His research has been funded for more than 25 years by the National Institutes of Health, the AHA, the state of New York and several foundations. Dr. Fishman has been a leader of high-profile national committees, serving as chair of the National Institutes of Health Electrical Signaling, Ion Transport and Arrhythmias Study Section and as co-chair of the NIH/NHLBI/HRS Workshop on Prediction and Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death. He is currently President of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Society and a member of the NHLBI Program Project Review Committee. His past honors include election to the American Society of Clinical Investigation, American Association of Physicians, Association of University Cardiologists and the Harvey Society. An AHA Established Investigator, Doctor Fishman also received the Louis Katz Basic Science Award for Young Investigators. He has served on the Board of Directors of the AHA Founders and the Heart Rhythm Society. He has served on the editorial boards of seven journals including Circulation and Circulation Research. To learn more about the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions and AHA research, visit www.heart.org.
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Grant from Ron Foley Foundation Jumpstarts Innovative Research on Biomarkers for Pancreatic Cancer
Aided by seed funding from the Ron Foley Foundation, researchers at Western Connecticut Health Network (WCHN) have announced an innovative study designed to yield insights into how to detect and treat pancreatic cancer (PC). WCHN researchers will focus on the potential development of biomarkers for pancreatic cancer from small, non-coding RNA molecules (ncRNA), genetic material that is present in the blood of patients with PC. It will be the first study to examine ncRNA in exosomes – small vessels – as a source of biomarkers for PC. The research could lead to the early diagnosis of this form of cancer, determine which patients will benefit most from chemotherapy, and help to determine how well patients respond to treatment. The study is being conducted by a team led by Dr. Richard Frank, director of Clinical Cancer Research at Norwalk Hospital’s Whittingham Cancer Center and WCHN, and Dr. Cristiano Ferlini, director of Medical Research at the WCHN Biomedical Research Institute and Rudy and Sally Ruggles Chief of Cancer Research. “We have developed a unique platform for analyzing non-coding RNA molecules in our laboratory,” said Dr. Ferlini. “Thanks to the Ron Foley Foundation, we will study changes over time in ncRNA in blood samples donated by pancreatic cancer patients at Danbury and Norwalk Hospitals. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal malignancies and we are eager to explore a novel approach to detecting it.”
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“This study exemplifies what is unique about the bench-to-bedside research conducted at WCHN, because it is based on unusually close collaboration between clinicians and basic scientists,” said Dr. Frank. “The idea for this research originated after discussions between Dr. Ferlini – one of the world’s leading experts on non-coding RNA – and me, an oncologist who knows first-hand how difficult it is to treat pancreatic cancer. Our ultimate goal is to develop new tools to detect pancreatic cancer in its early stages and improve the treatment and management of this disease.” Eighty percent of patients with pancreatic cancer in the U.S. die within a year after their diagnosis. At present, there are no blood tests or radiological scans that can detect this cancer at its early stages, and it is extremely difficult to determine how well patients respond to treatment. The seed funding provided by the Ron Foley Foundation was a grant of $49,000. Barbara Foley, president of the Foundation, said “When we visited Dr. Ferlini’s laboratory and spoke to him and Dr. Frank, we were impressed by the world-class facilities and by their passionate commitment to helping people with pancreatic cancer. We know funding for basic research is very hard to get, and hope that our gift will enhance WCHN’s ability to get more financial support for this exciting project.”
“Thanks to the Ron Foley Foundation, we will study changes over time in ncRNA in blood samples donated by pancreatic cancer patient at Danbury and Norwalk Hospitals.” Cristiano Ferlini, M.D.
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The most wonderful time of the year was kicked off with a Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. Friends in the community enjoyed festive cocktails & hors d'oeuvres in the lovely new courtyard. The crisp air was filled with the beautiful sounds of carolers singing everyone’s favorite holiday tunes. The special group of carolers came from The Hope for Change Foundation which promotes breast cancer awareness and raises funds for cancer research by providing a comprehensive program of arts and entertainment options to the community. Please visit them at www.hopeforchange.org Somers Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, a family owned rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility for over 50 years, is nestled on more than 100 acres in northern Westchester County, New York. The Sub Acute Care is rendered with great clinical acumen and cutting edge technology. The warm and home-like atmosphere contributes to the quality of life of the Long Term care community.
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As a board-certified internist who has been in practice for over 13 years, I spend much of my time attempting to alleviate the pain and suffering of my patients. As a clinician, one of the biggest challenges I face is helping my patients deal with musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain syndromes—those all-too-common, yet frequently debilitating ailments caused by bad backs, pinched nerves, arthritis, and the like. Unfortunately, much of what I have to offer my patients boils down to the following: take a pain pill, stretch if you can, wait, and hope for the best. After a failed trial of “conservative” therapy a call might go out to the orthopedic surgeon for assistance; a truly satisfactory result is not common. The simple fact is that physicians are not well trained to deal with musculoskeletal pain, and patients can suffer as a result. Thankfully, my views on this topic have been turned completely upside down since I havepersonally discovered Dr. Jonathan Donath’s outstanding practice. After beginning a vigorous exercise regimen I started to experience awful neck and upper back pain, accompanied by numbness and tingling down my left arm and fingers. For weeks I tried to nurse the pain with non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, but the pain persisted and got to the point that I was almost unable to work, sleep, or most importantly, play guitar. I wasliterally in tears from the excruciating pain. A neurosurgeon diagnosed a herniated disc and pinched nerve in my neck and offered to decompress it with an operation. In desperation I called Dr. Donath instead. My visit to Dr. Donath’s office was an outstanding experience. He spent about an hour with me and combined multiple modalities to fix the herniated disc in my neck: deep massage, active release techniques, traditional manipulation, cold therapy, and finally spinal decompression. After that first hour with Dr. Donath my pain had decreased from a 10/10 down to a manageable 4/10, and I was able to comfortably move my head and neck. That very night I was able to play guitar again. Two days later I went back for another series of treatments and the pain decreased even further. After about five days the pain was absolutely gone. Unbelievable! Since then he has used the same wonderful techniques to help me overcome painful bouts of sciatica as well. My own patients and family members have become “believers” in Dr. Donath’s abilities as well--- the results he achieves are real and lasting. He is my go to guy for the majority of musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain syndromes that I now realize are truly treatable. Dr. Robert Sidlow MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
I am a pediatrician and in my work, I have to bend down a lot and I’m constantly lifting kids. I usually have one to three bad flare ups of low back pain every year. When my back would "go out", I could barely walk to the bathroom and would have to lie down in bed for a few days. I have tried everything: doing nothing and "toughing it out", muscle relaxants, physical therapy, chiropractic, therapeutic massage, and even painful steroid injections. Nothing worked. When I moved to Westchester, I met Dr. Jonathan Donath. In just a couple of sessions with Dr. Donath, the pain completely disappeared. If it hadn't happened to me, I wouldn't have believed it. During my last flare up, I was expecting to be on my back for 2-3 days and in pain for 2 weeks. Instead, after one session with Dr. Donath, I was able to walk; two more sessions and I was fine. I could walk, bend down and I had almost no pain. Since that last back episode, Dr. Donath has helped me with my tendonitis in my right hand and with my chronic knee problems. I recommend Dr. Donath to everyone with back, muscle or joint pain. Even if you have not had relief with other treatments and other Chiropractors, give Dr. Donath a chance. I did and he changed my life. Eugene Dinkevich MD, Mount Vernon, NY It’s my great pleasure to write about Westchester Spinal Decompression Center. I really don’t have words to express my feelings about the care I got in last 3 months. I was almost handicapped, living with terrible pain all the time, crippling my day to day life. I am a medical doctor and work in a hospital with all sorts of amazing physicians, but after seeing a physical therapist, getting epidural steroids injections, many orthopedists and neurosurgeons, finally my destination lead me to see Dr Jonathan Donath. With great skepticism, I lied down for spinal decompression therapy. It was unbelievable that after only two initial sessions, my radiating pain down my leg had almost disappeared. Gradually, I started getting better, started doing exercises that they gave me midway through the treatment. Now, I am doing all my daily activities without any pain. I highly recommend Dr Jonathan and his colleague Dr Kavita for any problems related to the musculoskeletal system, you will definitely feel at home and will get better. Dr. Pankaj Jain, M.D New York, NY Dr. Jonathan Donath DC, MS, Clinic Director Joint Effort Chiropractic / Westchester Spinal Decompression Center www.jointeffortchiro.com www.westchesterpainrelief.com
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