Your blood cholesterol numbers are important to know as they are a way of assessing or evaluating your future risk of heart disease. One number to pay attention to is your “bad” or LDL cholesterol.
Read MoreThere is no better time than the present to take charge of your health. You are the one living in your body so you know it best – or do you? In order to live a healthy, fulfilled life free of frequent doctor’s visits, taking medications, or being hospitalized, there are certain health numbers you need to know. Knowing these numbers and what they mean to your health, is when you begin the journey of personal responsibility of leading a healthier, longer life.
Read MoreThere are two types of cholesterol: good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. Good cholesterol is also known as HDL cholesterol, or high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Bad cholesterol is also known as LDL cholesterol, or low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. If we have too much or too little of either good or bad cholesterol, it can put us as risk for serious conditions such as coronary heart disease, heart attack or stroke. Therefore, you should be aware of your HDL and LDL cholesterol levels and discuss with your doctor how to properly manage them.
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Dr. David Samadi quoted in New Everyday on latest research around a predictive test for cancer:
"I never thought there would be a predictive test that with 100 percent certainty more than a decade in advance. So what exactly is going on? It's a simple blood test," Dr. Samadi explained, noting that this is still in clinical trials. In a blood test, the ends of the chromosomes, telomeres, are examined. They are more damaged in people who get cancer.This is a complete game-changer if it really pans out. This can practically change the face of cancer. And, of course, we're all excited about it."
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World-renowned robotic prostate surgeon, Dr. David Samadi interviewed by Spanish newspaper EL PAÍS on the future of robotic surgery around the world. He speaks about robotic surgery for prostate cancer and the advancements that have been made in sparing the nerves critical for urinary control and sexual function post prostatectomy.
Dr. David Samadi interviewed on robotic prostate surgery on Spanish online newspaper ABC. Dr. Samadi talks about the importance of sexual function after a robotic prostatectomy is performed. With robotic prostate surgery, men are regaining sexual function —the rate increasing from 50% to 80% after robotic surgery is performed.
Daily News writes about Dr. David Samadi's appearance on the Today Show where he gave testicular exams to anchors, Willie Geist and Carson Daly, as part of Movember for men's health awareness.
