FE ATURES
THE MDA CARE CENTER AT ST. CHARLES
HOSPITAL: THE CLINICAL HOME BASE FOR
NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDER TREATMENT 06
The MDA Care Center at St. Charles offers multispecia lty
expertise and leading-edge diagnostic techniques as part of
the comprehensive care provided to patients in Nassau and
Suffolk counties.
DISCUSSING THE COLON AND RECTAL PROGRAM
AT ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA MEDICAL CENTER 12
Tara Martinez, DO, FACOS, FACS, Medica l Director of the
Colon and Recta l Surgery Program at St. Catherine discusses
what sets the St. Catherine of Siena team apart.
A MISSION TO SERVE 26
Physicians reflect on what motivates their service with
internationa l charitable organizations and the fulfillment it
gives them.
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ON THE COVER
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SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTION: MEN'S HEALTH
TESTOSTERONE THERAPY FOR OLDER
HYPOGONADAL MEN: THE DEBATE CONTINUES 20
Improved urinary and sexual function among hypogonadal men
who underwent long-term testosterone therapy adds further
perspective on questions about the therapy's risks and benefits.
BIOMARKER MAY SHED LIGHT ON PROSTATE
CANCER'S AGGRESSIVENESS 22
A new metastatic assay may help physicians ensure prostate
cancer patients receive the most appropriate treatment.
DEPARTMENTS
LEGAL EASE 14
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS 16
FINANCIAL CHECKUP 18
MEN'S HEALTH UPDATE 23
LOCAL NEWS 28
UPCOMING CME EVENTS 30
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