Should I take an aspirin to prevent a stroke or heart attack? This is a great question and one that I frequently encounter in my practice. Over 795,000 people have strokes every year and 130,000 will die from a stroke. Aspirin is a very effective therapy because it impairs the formation of blood in the [...]
What is anemia? Anemia is a condition that affects your body’s red blood cells and diminishes your body’s ability to transport oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the cells in your body. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen, and people with anemia do not have enough of this [...]
Lung (Pulmonary) Nodules and CT screening for Lung Cancer – Overview What is a lung nodule? Lung nodules, also called pulmonary nodules, are round or oval spots in the lungs discovered with chest x-rays or CT scans. Studies of patients undergoing CT scans of the chest to screen for lung cancer have shown that more [...]
What Are Clinical Trials? Clinical trials are studies that evaluate the effectiveness of new drugs or treatment strategies. The development of more effective cancer treatments requires that new and innovative therapies be evaluated with cancer patients. Each clinical trial is designed to find new or better ways to treat cancer patients. Our goal is to [...]
Did you make a healthy resolution in 2015? How about scheduling a wellness visit with your primary care physician? Going to the doctor does not mean that you have to be sick. Your primary care physician should be your partner for a healthier you in the New Year! Take a moment to read Dr. Mark Ryan's [...]
Have you seen the Movember article in this month's issue of Bella Magazine? Woodlands urologist, Dr. Davinder Sekhon, is featured in the article and read what he has to say about this fun but educational hairy movement! http://www.pnj.com/story/life/style/bella/2014/11/03/man-up-put-those-razors-away-for-movember/18397505/ Check out our physicians from last year that grew facial hair to show their support of Movember! [...]
When: Thursday, November 20 Time: 6:00-7:30pm Where: Woodlands Medical Specialists @ 4724 North Davis Hwy., Pensacola Registration suggested by calling 696-4000 or emailinfo@woodlandsmed.com Featured Topics and Physician Panel Smoking Cessation with Mike Kovach, A.P. Lung Cancer Screening with Woodlands Oncologists Dr. Alejandro Inclan, Dr. Rami Owera and Dr. Jamal Joudeh Lung Health with Woodlands Primary [...]
We're raising awareness about breast health during Breast Cancer Awareness month! However, women should get educated about breast cancer and mammograms, not just during the month of October. Learn More. Take The Challenge. Start The Conversation.
Evidence now shows that lung cancer screening could save tens of thousands of lives each year when diagnosed early. However, lung cancer screening is yet to be covered by insurance. A recently published article (see below) provides research on the cost-effectiveness of lung cancer screening. Bottom Line: CT Scan of the lungs may detect lung [...]
Dr. Mark Ryan
