By: Robert Remler
One of the medications has received FDA approval for further clinical trials and is presently being used in selected centers throughout the country as a medical form of treatment. Center selections were based mainly on the expertise of the physicians in managing uterine Fibroid and one of the physicians associated with this study at Nassau University Medical Center has 30 years of experience n treating patients (thousands of cases) with uterine fibroids, causing abnormal bleeding, pain, infertility and pregnancy loss.Uterine leimyosmas, also known as fibroid tumors are the most common pelvic tumor affecting one in four white women and one in two black women. Fibroids are responsible for one third of gynecologic hospital admissions and account for approximately 30 percent of all hysterectomies. While a symptomatic in many cases in a symptomatic patient, abnormal bleeding, pain and pelvic pressures are most common presenting complaints. Presently there is no permanent cure for uterine fibroid, save for a hysterectomy. The medication is in the form of a tablet, taken once daily. For further information regarding uterine fibroid and/or eligibility to participate in this study and you may contact the following numbers: 516-572-3015 or 516-572-3004.
Winthrop appoints surgery
Winthrop University Hospital appoints Scott L. Schubach, MD, chairman of the hospital's Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular surgery. Effective Jan. 1, William C. Scott, MD announced the pursuit of other activities. Scott served as chairman since 1989, and agreed to stay on as chairman emeritus on an interim basis to assist in the leadership transition process.Schubach received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Texas. He completed his internship and residency in general surgery at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, and his residency at Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. He is board certified in surgery, thoracic surgery and surgical critical care. Schubach has been a member of the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery since 1991, and presently holds an academic appointment as an assistant professor of clinical surgery at SUNY Stony Brook of Medicine.
Movement disorder clinic planned
South Nassau Communities Hospital's Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Therapy Center (SMART) is planning a Movement Disorders Clinic to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment of patients with disorders classified as either dystonia or spasticity.Under the direction of physiatrist Ernesto Capulong, MD, Medical Director of SMART, patients with movement disorders are treated with a team approach consisting of a physiatrist, who is board certified in the treatment of musculo-skeletal disorders and debilitating chronic diseases, a physical therapist, occupational therapist and orthotist."The use of various treatment modalities has the potential to significantly improve the quality of life of his patient population," Capulong said. "There have been clinical improvements in muscle tone, spasm frequency, and pain reduction."
Safe sitter program
The Long Beach Medical Center will offer a Safe Sitter Program-a one-day seminar for youths age 11 to 13 designed to teach the basics of child care and safety. Topics include behavior management techniques, child and house safety issues, the heimlich maneuver and more. Next session is Saturday, Feb. 22 at 8:30 a.m. in the Long Beach Medical Center Goldstein Auditorium. The fee is $25 per student. For information or to enroll, call the Long Beach Medical Center Health Styles Program at 516-897-1090. Class size is limited.
Blood emergency for LI
New blood donor guidelines eliminated 25 percent of our community's blood supply because of the risk of Mad Cow disease. Local blood donations have fallen to an all time low as well. Mercy Medical Center will be holding an emergency blood drive at the hospital on Tuesday, Feb. 25 to support the efforts of Long Island Blood Services.Unfortunately as the blood supply decreases, our need for blood is increasing. While many have rolled up their sleeves to donate blood, Long Island's blood supply is still not adequate, requiring continued rationing to area hospitals. The Long Island (and metropolitan) community now relies on other parts of the United States for 25 percent of its blood supply. However, blood centers across the country are now experiencing shortages as well.Donated blood is shipped to local hospitals within 48 hours. But blood is perishable. With a shelf life of only 5 to 42 days, constant donations are needed to keep the blood supply at an adequate level.Donors must be at least age 17, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and in good general health. Hundreds of Mercy employees, as well as community members will participate in this blood drive. The event will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 25 in the St. Anne's Center in the Staff Education Classrooms from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Please register by calling Rita Regan, RN, at 516-705-2068.
