Skip Menu Navigate: Select to Navigate... - Latest Blog Articles - Videos - Support Groups - News - Awards - Events Latest Blog Articles Videos Support Groups News Awards Events You may need to begin colorectal screening at 45 March 16, 2023 • 12:00 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson Americans born in 1990 have twice the risk of colon cancer and four times the risk of rectal cancer as those born in 1950. People younger than 55 are also more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage colorectal cancer. Are colorectal home tests reliable? March 15, 2023 • 10:53 a.m. If you wonder what doctors say about at-home colorectal tests, here is some insight from Dr. Uma Phatak, a colorectal surgeon at UTMB Health. Myths about Atrial Fibrillation or ‘AFib’ September 10, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Nearly 6 million people in the United States have atrial fibrillation. These rapid and irregular beats if left untreated over time can increase the risk for heart failure, stroke and death. What is a Family Physician? August 6, 2021 • 11:00 a.m. Family physicians deliver a range of acute, chronic and preventive medical care services. In addition to diagnosing and treating illness, they also provide preventive care, including routine checkups, health-risk assessments, immunization and more. Urology and Urogynecology - What's the difference? June 15, 2021 • 4:00 p.m. Dr. Laith Alzweri and Dr. Ricshonda “Nickie” Milburn discuss the differences between urology and urogynecology and when it’s appropriate to see a specialist. 10-minute Guide to Prostate Cancer February 22, 2021 • 1:00 p.m. Watch this 10-minute guide to prostate cancer with Dr. Lai, one of UTMB Health's leading urologist. A Closer Look at Men's Health November 1, 2020 • 12:00 p.m. by Laith Alzweri, MD Men’s health has been a trending topic in popular culture recently, often referring to lifestyle, dieting and a picture of man with six-pack abs on a magazine cover. As a urologist who specializes in men’s health, however, I see a bigger picture. All Blog Articles Categories Allergy Allergy - Pediatric Behavioral and Mental Health Cancer Cardiology Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Colorectal Health COVID-19 Ear, Nose and Throat Emergency / Urgent Care Endocrinology Eye Care Family Medicine Gastroenterology Geriatrics Gynecology Infectious Diseases LGBTQ+ Lung Health Meet the Team Men Monkeypox Neurosciences Neurosurgery Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Orthopedics Patient Stories Pediatrics Physical & Occupational Therapy Plastic Surgery Pregnancy Primary Care Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Sleep Apnea Sports Medicine Surgery Urogynecology & Pelvic Health Urology Vaccine Videos Weight Management Women
You may need to begin colorectal screening at 45 March 16, 2023 • 12:00 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson Americans born in 1990 have twice the risk of colon cancer and four times the risk of rectal cancer as those born in 1950. People younger than 55 are also more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage colorectal cancer.
Are colorectal home tests reliable? March 15, 2023 • 10:53 a.m. If you wonder what doctors say about at-home colorectal tests, here is some insight from Dr. Uma Phatak, a colorectal surgeon at UTMB Health.
Myths about Atrial Fibrillation or ‘AFib’ September 10, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Nearly 6 million people in the United States have atrial fibrillation. These rapid and irregular beats if left untreated over time can increase the risk for heart failure, stroke and death.
What is a Family Physician? August 6, 2021 • 11:00 a.m. Family physicians deliver a range of acute, chronic and preventive medical care services. In addition to diagnosing and treating illness, they also provide preventive care, including routine checkups, health-risk assessments, immunization and more.
Urology and Urogynecology - What's the difference? June 15, 2021 • 4:00 p.m. Dr. Laith Alzweri and Dr. Ricshonda “Nickie” Milburn discuss the differences between urology and urogynecology and when it’s appropriate to see a specialist.
10-minute Guide to Prostate Cancer February 22, 2021 • 1:00 p.m. Watch this 10-minute guide to prostate cancer with Dr. Lai, one of UTMB Health's leading urologist.
A Closer Look at Men's Health November 1, 2020 • 12:00 p.m. by Laith Alzweri, MD Men’s health has been a trending topic in popular culture recently, often referring to lifestyle, dieting and a picture of man with six-pack abs on a magazine cover. As a urologist who specializes in men’s health, however, I see a bigger picture.