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Chronic Pelvic Pain Caused by Vascular Conditions

By The Physicians at Center for Vascular Medicine

y some estimates, chronic pelvic pain in women accounts for 10-15% of all gynecologic visits. There may be several causes or contributing factors to chronic pelvic pain; vascular conditions are often overlooked. Vascular conditions that cause pelvic pain in women can be diagnosed easily and in a non-invasive manner. Once identified, they can be further evaluated by venography and treated successfully with outpatient-based endovascular techniques.

Causes For Pelvic Pain in Women Pelvic pain is most often caused by a variety of non-vascular conditions: gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive or musculoskeletal/other After these more common causes for pelvic pain have been ruled out, one should consider further vascular evaluation. Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (PCS): PCS is most commonly characterized by chronic pain in the pelvic region, caused by venous reflux and poor blood flow in the pelvic veins. May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS): MTS is caused by a compression of the iliac vein. MTS may or may not have pelvic pain, but generally will have varicose veins and/or swelling in one leg (typically the left leg). Signs and Symptoms Many patients with PCS and MTS will experience no symptoms. However, chronic pelvic pain is the most common. Because pelvic pain can present with other conditions, it is important to rule those out prior to the diagnosis. The PCS and MTS common symptoms include: • Chronic pelvic pain, experienced for six or more months. • Pain that is constant or intermittent. • Pain that is dull, achy, in the lower abdomen, pelvic region or lower back. • Pain that generally worsens as the day progresses, particularly with prolonged sitting or standing. • Pain during sex Both PCS and MTS are more common in women who have had multiple births. How Is Pelvic Pain Diagnosed? Diagnostic testing is minimally invasive and generally pain-free. Several techniques may be used: pelvic ultra-

sound, venography (X-ray of the veins), and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) Treatment For Chronic Pelvic Pain The most conservative and least invasive treatments are most desirable to restore optimal blood flow and relieve pelvic pain. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. Treatment options may include: Embolization therapy – generally involves injecting a sclerosing agent into the vein. This results in the closing of the affected vein, with blood flow being naturally rerouted into healthier veins. Treatment is very similar to sclerotherapy in the legs. Venoplasty and Stenting – a majority of women diagnosed with MTS will undergo a minimally invasive procedure to place a stent in the compressed iliac vein. Using intravascular ultrasound, the physician will guide a catheter through the vein in the leg and into the pelvic region allowing precise measurement. If necessary, a balloon and stent may be placed into the vein to keep the vein open. Bypass surgery – in very rare cases, a bypass surgery may be the best option to restore proper blood flow in the pelvic region.■

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Breast Cancer Statistics

By Thomas A. Bensinger, MD, FACP

reast cancer is the most common malignancy, after skin cancer, in the United States affecting women. It is so prominent that approximately 1 in 3 cancers in the female population is a breast cancer. In fact it is the second leading cause of death in women who have a cancer diagnosis. Were you aware that your chances of dying from a breast cancer are higher if the diagnosis occurs when your age at diagnosis is greater than 65 than if your age at presentation is less than 50? Well, it is true. Here are the statistics: For females 50 or younger, there were 61,760 cases of breast cancer and 6,400 of the women with breast cancer died from the disease, therefore resulting in a death rate calculated at 10.4 percent. For the greater than 65 age group, the incidence was 98,080 with 22,660 dying from the disease. Thus, the death rate was 23 percent for this group of women.* Another way to evaluate the statistics is to look at the incidence per 100,000 females in the USA. If you look at the number, you realize that both the invasive incidence and the mortality rates have already peaked and are on the way down. The invasive incidence of breast cancer appeared to have peaked in the year 2000 at 150/100,000 and has now fallen to130/100,000 in more recent years. This has also been accompanied by a decline in the death rate of 30/1000 in 1990 to 24/100,000 in the latest statistics available. This decline in mortality was larger for women younger than 50 years (3.2 percent less) than among those older than 50 (2 percent less). Unfortunately for both the incidence and the chance for survival of females with breast cancer, there is a greater risk of dying in the African-American population in comparison to the non-Hispanic White group. The numbers reveal an 88.8 percent of five-year survival in the Caucasian group compared to 77.5 percent rate of living in the American Black population. An additional set of statistics that needs to be noted is the rate of mammography screening appears to be totally dependent on your income level. The data available demonstrate that poverty (as defined by an income of less than $17,050 for a 4 person household) occurred 50 percent in the year 2008 while the number rose to 72.8 percent for the non-poor group defined as an income of 400 percent greater than of the poverty level. In conclusion you should follow the recommendation of the American Cancer Society, and every woman over 40 should have an annual mammogram and do not forget to

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have an annual clinical breast exam which should be done preferably prior to your mammogram.■ *“Breast Cancer Statistics,” 2011 in CA a Cancer Journal for Clinicians, November/December, 2011. Dr. Thomas A. Bensinger, a graduate of Georgetown University and George Washington School of Medicine, completed internship and fellowship in hematology at Duke University Medical Center. He completed residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. and a fellowship at City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California. Dr. Bensinger is board certified in internal medicine and hematology. Dr. Bensinger is an author on greater than 25 published research papers, active in numerous medical organizations and was recently elected by his peers to fill an executive committee position with the American Society of Hematology. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP). Dr. Bensinger was named a “Top Doctor” by Washingtonian Magazine 2010.

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Weight Loss - Diets, Exercise &

Beyond: The HCG Controversy

By Alan Weiss, MD

ody weight and obesity are intricately related to accepted views of beauty, and varies between cultures and eras. However medical evidence has linked obesity to health and life expectancy. Being overweight contributes to the development of heart disease, diabetes, chronic pain, and cancer. What is overlooked is why being overweight contributes to disease. The common link is a vicious circle: Being overweight and especially belly fat creates insulin resistance and inflammation, which contribute to the development of heart disease, diabetes, chronic pain, and cancer. Secondly, unhealthy states such as toxicity and inflammatory states, as well as chronic stress and sleeplessness, increase the likelihood of becoming overweight. For each person there is a safe way to lose weight and to keep it off. In order to do so certain issues that must be addressed:

rapid and lasting significant weight loss. I personally lost 22 pounds in 4 weeks (and have kept it off) and have seen similar weight loss consistently with my patients. While not for everyone, this is a safe and effective method. There are scientific studies both supporting and questioning this method. However my experience is that this works, especially with people who have been struggling with weight for a long time.■ Dr.Weiss completed his undergraduate work at University of Virginia and is a graduate of McGill University Medical School; he completed his Internship at the University of Hawaii and Residency at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Boston. As head of Annapolis Integrative Medicine, Dr. Weiss specializes in preventative health, alternative approaches to wellness, and treating complex issues including CFS and Fibromyalgia.

1. Underlying medical issues such as sleep apnea, hypothyroidism, anemia, and other nutritional deficiencies can make it difficult to lose weight. 2. Exercise: Muscle burns calories much more than fat. Every pound of muscle uses around 50 extra calories a day. If you have lots of fat and little muscle mass, it may take very few calories to maintain your body weight. This is why some people hardly eat, but can’t lose weight. Intense bursts of exercise and resistance exercise is most efficient for weight loss. 3. It is where calories come from that influence a person’s ability to lose weight. Paying attention to the glycemic index of foods (roughly, how easily the food raises blood sugar) will help with weight loss. 4. Medications can produce weight gain and fatigue and must be addressed. 5. It is critical to examine how we eat to make ourselves happy, to get relief, to reward and to distract ourselves etc. I utilize a number of modalities to assist my patients in losing weight, including detoxification, addressing insulin resistance, and reducing inflammation. A very effective yet controversial approach is using very small injections of a hormone called Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) with a low calorie diet to produce June - July 2015

HEALTH & WELLNESS

The Dark Side of that Summer Glow

ummer is here! With the summer season, there is a common desire to exchange dreary winter skin for skin that has been kissed by the sun. Tanned skin is associated with well-being, health, and even wealth. Excessive ultraviolet exposure, regardless of the source, is dangerous. A tan is the skin’s telling sign that it has been damaged. What exactly occurs during the tanning process? UVB is absorbed by the superficial layers of the skin and causes the release of inflammatory factors. We detect this inflammation in the form of a sunburn, a tan, and premature aging. UVA penetrates deeper in the skin and also initiates inflammation. UVA is a more potent causative agent of premature aging as it causes changes in elastin, collagen, and blood vessels. Melanocytes, the pigment producing cells of the skin, provide protection against ultraviolet induced DNA damage. When ultraviolet light hits the melanocytes, they increase their production of pigment granules called melanosomes. The melanosomes travel from the bottom layer to the top layers of skin in an effort to absorb and filter the damaging ultraviolet rays. The ultraviolet rays cause damage to the DNA within the melanocytes which translates to the formation of a tan, freckles, dyspigmentation, and skin cancer. Melanoma is the result of uncontrolled growth of melanocytes caused by mutations in the cellular DNA. It is the most deadly form of skin cancer. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 86% of melanomas are attributed to ultraviolet exposure. Melanoma is the most common form of cancer in ages 25-29. Mostly young females use indoor tanning salons. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, exposure to tanning beds before the age of 35, increases one’s risk of developing a melanoma by a staggering 75%. The Academy also reports that the World Health Organization has classified the ultraviolet light emitted from tanning devices as a human carcinogen. Tanning beds are more likely to emit UVA which penetrates deeper into the skin resulting in inflammation and melanocytic mutations. This explains the increased risk

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By Katina Byrd Miles, MD of skin cancers associated with tanning salon use.To make tanning salons even more dangerous, they are associated with addictive behavior. The lamps also emit UVA that is more potent than natural sunlight. Sunscreen and responsible sun exposure dramatically decreases one’s risk for developing a skin cancer and premature aging. Here are some guidelines to protect the skin. Sunscreen should be applied 30 minutes before going outside. A shot glass full is an adequate amount of sunscreen to be applied to the body. When outside for an extended amounts of time, sunscreen must be reapplied every two hours. The ultraviolet light emitted from the sun is the strongest between the hours of 10 am to 4 pm. Sunscreen that provides broad spectrum UVA and UVB coverage with at least a SPF of 30 is adequate. If wearing light colored or thin clothing such as a tee shirt, sunscreen should still be applied to those covered areas. Be sure to apply sunscreen to the face, neck, ears and hands, as these body parts are exposed everyday. A full body skin check is recommended at least yearly by a board certified dermatologist. If you have a history of extensive ultraviolet exposure, a skin check may be needed biannually. It is also recommended that those with a history of tanning salon use have a

yearly exam with an ophthalmologist and a gynecologist. Yearly full body skin checks help to detect skin cancer in the early stages. Early detection dramatically decreases the risk of dying from skin cancer. Premature aging can be addressed with chemical peels, laser treatments, retinoids, and antioxidant serums. To schedule a consultation for a treatment regimen to reverse the signs of premature aging and for a full body skin check with a board certified dermatologist, please contact Dr. Katina Byrd Miles at 401-451-0500 (www. skinoasisderm.com). Dr. Miles trained at the Cancer Institute, Melanoma Center, at Washington Hospital Center from 20002002. During this two year Melanoma Fellowship, Dr. Miles conducted melanoma research and also trained extensively in the early detection of skin cancer with the use of the dermatoscope.■ Dr. Katina Miles is a graduate of Howard University College of Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency at University of Maryland at Baltimore and dermatology residency at Georgetown University. Dr. Miles is a board certified dermatologist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. She is an expert in skin cancer detection and treatment and is a Skin of Color specialist. Dr. Miles is the founder and Medical Director of Skin Oasis Dermatology where she is ready to serve you.

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COMMUNITY Founded in 1990, MENTOR Maryland is a leading treatment foster care agency, serving youth with complex behavioral, medical or mental health challenges. Baltimore Teens In Transition Program offers a continuum of educational, clinical and therapeutic placements for adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges. We partner with foster parents, called Mentors, to provide a safe, loving and nurturing home regardless of the complexity of the child’s needs. For more information, contact Tiffany.Byrd@TheMentorNetwork.com/410-382-7875.

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altimore Teens In Transition Program offers a continuum of educational, clinical and therapeutic placements for adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges. Programs include therapeutic foster care, supervised independent living, preemployment training services, and GED services. Our approach in serving youth includes a two-phase approach in providing services. Phase 1 of our program focuses on placement of a young person in a loving foster home environment with a wealth of support services (transportation, vocational programming, etc). Phase 2 of our program is a celebration of a youth’s progress in your home by transitioning them into independent living. In serving teens who are transitioning into adulthood, it is imperative that we provide guidance, structure and opportunities for them to become self-sufficient. The training that the young people receive with transitioning to independent living include: balancing school and work, continued support with daily living skills, maintaining their own apartment and responsible money management.■

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“In 2005, I started my journey as a foster mom. I started this rewarding journey to be a positive influence on a child. The work is challenging but the rewards far outweigh the challenges. I know I can’t help every child but if I can reach one through my love I can make a big difference. I have been really blessed with the young men that have come to my home. The first highlight is the way we blend and relate as a family. Once they enter my home it becomes their home as well. I let them know they can talk to me about anything that bothers them. I have a good time being a mom to someone else’s child. The second highlight is seeing their lives become positive and effective. As my husband and I train them they become positive role models to others. One of my sons is doing well in all domains. He finished MENTOR Maryland’s life skills training, received employment and was accepted on scholarship to Ferrum College. Additionally he won 1st place in a regional competition reciting the Koran. I recognize we all need the encouragement, guidance and support of a mentor parent. What better investment than the life of a youth.” -Mary Wardlaw

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Tomatoes

ating tomatoes may reduce the risk of heart disease. Adding this vegetable to your diet may help lower cholesterol. Tomatoes contain vitamin B3, B6, folate and fiber. Eating lots of tomatoes can help reduce your risk of stroke and or heart attack because of the chemicals found in the vegetable that convert harmful substances and dilute them. Tomatoes get rid of chemicals that damage the blood vessels. Tomatoes help regulate blood sugar Tomatoes are a good source of chromium, which has been shown to help diabetic patients keep their blood sugar levels under control. Tomatoes counteract acidosis Acidosis, according to the medical community, is a common cause of calcium loss, fatigue, headaches, sleeplessness, muscle aches, acne, eczema, arteriosclerosis, sexual dysfunction, hor-

mone imbalance, depression, and many degenerative conditions. Our bodies are designed to maintain an alkaline balance with a pH of 7.365. Yet diet and poor exercise habits mean our bodies are over-acidified. By including plenty of alkaline minerals in our diets – calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium – we help our body maintain its alkaline balance naturally. Tomatoes are excellent sources of calcium, magnesium, and potassium and can aid in preventing acidosis. Tomatoes Help Lower Blood Pressure and Protect the Prostate Studies show that eating tomatoes can reduce the risk of many cancers, and prostate cancer in particular. Tomatoes strengthen bones, eyes and protect the skin. Tomatoes are anti-inflammatory. Inflammation is responsible for various health issues and weakening of the immune system. The overproduction of free radicals within cells boosts inflammatory compounds. These compounds promote virtually all chronic degenerative diseases, including atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s disease along with various cancers. High amounts of the antioxidants lycopene and beta-carotene in tomatoes neutralize free radicals and help reduce inflammation.■

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ontinuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) are a unique option when it comes to long-term care. When considering this option, you will want to be familiar with how they work. CCRCs provide an alternative to other long-term care options. Typically, residents pay a large entrance deposit, generally between $100,000 and $300,000 and upwards of $1 million. This large deposit buys the resident a guaranteed tiered approach to long-term care. CCRCs provide independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and even hospice care as the residents needs change. The deposit will guarantee whatever level of care is needed, although there may be an additional monthly fee. That monthly fee however, is typically a fraction of what that care would be at a non-CCRC facility. Some people may be reluctant to spend such a large sum on the entrance deposit but that deposit is often refunded to the resident’s family upon the resident’s death. This all sounds pretty good right? There are some issues to be aware of when shopping around for a CCRC. There are 3 types of CCRC contracts. • Life care – typically the most expensive but this type of contract allows

the resident to pay the same monthly fee for the entire range of services offered. • Modified – generally less expensive upfront than the life care contract, but the resident will pay more per month as health care needs increase. • Pay for service – most of the time the least expensive option upfront, but the resident will pay all of the health care related expenses. It is important to know what the deposit pays for and how much the monthly fee will be after the initial deposit. In addition, there are some other financial considerations to examine before choosing a CCRC. The long-term financial health of the CCRC is critical. Think of it this way. You just gave a business the majority of your life’s savings for a lifetime of care. If that business goes bankrupt you will lose your deposit, and have nowhere to live. Here a few questions to ask so that you can be confident you are making the right decision: What happens to my deposit upon death? Upon move out? Is it returned in its entirety? Can it be paid to my trust? Does my unit need to be re-occupied before my deposit is returned? What does the long-term financial health of the facility look like? Can I see a copy of the facilities audited financial statements? What exactly are the services that my deposit and monthly fee are paying for? CCRCs can be a great alternative to traditional long-term care, by providing peace of mind and long-term security for the residents. However, due to the business model of many of these facilities they do come with certain risk. If you have any concerns about a CCRC contract you are about to sign, do not hesitate to seek assistance from your estate planning and elder law attorney.■

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Dyson Press Release

Dyson opens a retail store and service center in Baltimore County BALTIMORE--Dyson, a brand-name vacuum cleaner known for superior quality, technology and durability, will be opening a new location in Baltimore County. Dyson products and service centers will now be conveniently located in the Washington-Baltimore region. Most people get several years of use from a Dyson machine, which may cost $299-$399 or more depending on the model. Dyson stands behind its products by offering consumers a two- or five-year parts and labor warranty. A highly recognizable brand, Dyson has a sleek design, comes in a choice of several trendy colors and is praised for its functionality. Dyson is specially designed to reach hard-to-clean areas like under beds and ceilings, the same places where allergy-causing dust mites hide and go uncaptured by traditional vacuums. A Dyson vacuum cleaner can literally clear the air by sucking away hard-toreach dirt particles, pet dander and other irritants from your home. Fresher air can bring relief to allergy sufferers and may even prevent some allergies. In fact, Dyson vacuum cleaners are engineered to remove common sources of house dust, including microscopic dust mites. Most people are unaware that these creatures are in the home, feeding off skin cells and dropping waste. Tiny as they are, dust mites can become so pervasive in the home that they can actually trigger allergies. Dyson can help control the level of house dust more effectively than traditional vacuum cleaners with its innovative filters and design. Come visit our newest store to experience the Dyson difference for yourself. 2707 N. Rolling Rd, Suite 103, Baltimore, MD 21244 / 410-277-8810

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