Are You at Risk for Kidney Disease?
March is National Kidney Month

Federal statistics estimate that about 23 million adults in the U.S. suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), a life-threatening condition that can result in kidney failure and death. Moreover, the number of people with CKD is only expected to grow due to the rising rates of conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.

According to the physicians in the UT Medical Group Nephrology Department, kidneys perform crucial functions in your body, including removing waste products and excess fluid through the production of urine. They also help to regulate blood pressure and perform other vital functions. When CKD reaches the point where the kidneys have lost their capacity to function, it is called End Stage Renal Disease.

In Shelby County alone, more than 2,000 patients are on dialysis for End Stage Renal Disease. Many others have silent chronic kidney disease that is only detectable by measuring renal function with a blood test. Although hypertension and diabetes lead to CKD, CKD itself is a risk factor for death and other complications.

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Comprehensive Gynecologic Center Opens

Clinic offers the latest in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery

Physicians at UT Medical Group, Inc. (UTMG) have opened the Comprehensive Gynecologic Center, offering the most recent techniques in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery.  This includes robotic and minimally invasive laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures. The clinic is located at 1325 Eastmoreland Avenue in the Memphis Medical Center.

Dr. Edward J. Stanford leads the center’s medical team of physicians noted for their expertise in urogynecology, fibroid treatment, and minimally invasive surgery. He was a speaker at the fifth annual Women’s Pelvic Health Conference in Houston, Texas.

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World Glaucoma Week is March 7-13

Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the U.S. and throughout the world.  Often called a silent disease, glaucoma affects vision so gradually that many people don’t even know that they have it.  
Do you know if you are at risk for glaucoma?  Take this Eye-Q quiz, developed by the National Eye Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health.  See how much you know, then scroll down to read the correct answers.   If you are at risk, be sure you get regular checkups from your eye care professional to protect your vision.
To learn more, come to a free seminar featuring UT Medical Group ophthalmologist, Dr. Sarwat Salim

on Tuesday, March 23 at 6:30 p.m.  Dr. Salim will discuss Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration & Cataracts at UT Medical Group’s Germantown office, located at 7945 Wolf River Boulevard. Call 901-347-8100 for information and reservations.
If you need to make an appointment to see an ophthalmologist, you can call the UT Medical Group Ophthalmology Department at 901-448-6650.  Appointments are available at UTMG’s Germantown office and at the UT Hamilton Eye Institute, 930 Madison Avenue in Memphis.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic behavioral disorder. It is behavior that is hyperactive, impulsive, and/or inattentive. These must persist for at least six months and be present in two environments (home, work, or school). ADHD affects children, adolescents, and adults.

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Act Now to Prevent Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is a potentially deadly disease that affects thousands of women each year. Most cases are caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a common infection that can also cause genital warts and other non-cancerous conditions. Thanks to the recent development of the HPV vaccine, however, many of these cases can now be prevented.

“The HPV vaccine has been seen as a major step in the reduction and elimination of cervical cancer worldwide,” says Dr. Claudette Shephard, chief of pediatric and adolescent gynecology at UT Medical Group.

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Anger: Don't Put a Lid on It

Anger is a natural emotion but handling it in the wrong way can have negative effects on your family, work, and even your health. Learn more about the consequences of bad anger management and get some advice on coping with anger.

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