Despite its high incidence, prostate cancer is one of the most survivable forms of cancer, but early detection is key. While prostate cancer screening may detect prostate early, leading medical organizations disagree about who should — and who shouldn’t — get screened. That’s why the American Cancer Society recommends informed decision-making when it comes to having a test to check for prostate cancer. ~Dr. Carolyn Fronczak, urologist
Symptoms of WNV include fever, extreme fatigue, headache, body aches, and can also include skin rashes and swollen lymph nodes. Generally, symptoms appear 3-14 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Anyone who experiences these symptoms should consult their health care provider.
With temperatures due to rise into the triple digits this week and throughout the summer, Boulder County is taking steps to make sure residents and visitors avoid heat-related illnesses. Know how to prevent, recognize and respond to heat exhaustion, heat stroke and more.
If you are an established patient who has a scheduled appointment with a Boulder Medical Center provider, you may now…
Drinking too much alcohol increases people’s risk of injuries, violence, drowning, liver disease and some types of cancer. Learn more about how alcohol affects your body, strategies for reducing or quitting, resources for getting help.
Dr. Stuart Weisman, Boulder Medical Center rheumatology specialist, covers the prevention, causes and treatments for gout flare-ups.
by Elizabeth Helgans, PA-C (and Celiac) Boulder Medical Center As a Physician Assistant in Gastroenterology and person with Celiac Disease, I am…
A Q&A with Dr. Eric Zacharias, Boulder Medical Center internist. As author of The Mediterranean Diet: A Clinician’s Guide, Dr.Eric Zacharias is a nationally recognized expert and has spoken on the topic to professional and general audiences throughout the United States.
Drinking too much on a single occasion or over time can severely impact your health. When you drink, the process…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1…