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Which hospital should I choose to give me the best care for my condition?

Did you know? There are more than 5000 hospitals in the United States, just as many questions as appears when it comes to finding the right hospital for our healthcare. The American Hospital Association conducts an annual survey of hospitals in the United States. AHA Hospital Statistics includes current and historical data on utilization, personnel,… Read more

What Lenox Hill Hospital means for Dr. David Samadi

What Lenox Hill Hospital means for Dr. David Samadi

Currently, Dr. David Samadi is the Chairman of Urology & Robotics Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. Lenox Hill Hospital is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, having 13,600 physicians, more than 15,000 nurses and more than 4,725 volunteers to help deliver the care you need. Let’s see what Dr. David Samadi… Read more

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Recovery: What to expect after prostate surgery

There are several questions that come to our minds when we think about recovery after prostate surgery: How long it takes to recover after surgery? What dietary steps should I take after prostatectomy to facilitate recovery and overall prostate health? How much pain will I have after surgery? What are the chances my cancer will… Read more

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The real risks of self-diagnosis

Are you suffering from something? A rash, maybe a fever or a red-eye can determine you to search on the internet for an answer. Many times people choose to search the Web to figure out what may be wrong with them, rather than to make an appointment with the doctor. With limited time and the… Read more

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Study reveals that medical errors are third leading cause of death

An alarming study from 2016, conducted by Johns Hopkins patient safety experts, reveals that medical errors are responsible for the third leading cause of death in the U.S., with more than 250,000 deaths yearly.  The U.S.’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) report on the leading causes of death doesn’t take into account situations where the… Read more