For more information or to register click here  This meeting will provide a forum for discussion of the latest research on mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation I, and/or Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Confirmed speakers include: John Heiss, Jorg Klekamp, Andrew Brodbelt, Paolo Bolognese, John Oro, Fraser Henderson, Atul Goel, Cormac Maher,…

There is currently no cure for dementia, so accurately predicting who develop dementia is vital to minimizing its impact. According to a new review, apathy may hold the key. Dementia overwhelmingly impacts older adults. Although scientists know about some risk factors, predicting who will eventually develop dementia is challenging.  As people age, cognitive abilities tend…

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) is reopening the Susan Lang Pay-It-Forward Patient Travel Assistance, General Fund. The Fund will provide assistance to patients with a blood cancer for ground transportation, tolls, gas, parking, car rental, air transportation, lodging, and ambulance services.  However, the Fund cannot provide assistance for associated food, drinks and alcoholic beverages,…

November is Caregiver Awareness Month! Caregivers are crucial to the well being of many patients and we want to be sure we take care of them too. The Leukemia and Lymphoma society (LLS) has developed some new resources specifically for caregivers. They can be found on the caregiver page of the LLS website: http://www.lls.org/support/caregiver-support These…

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) has opened a new financial assistance fund for patients with blood cancers.  This will be a one-time $100.00 grant and there are no income requirements, so this will be offered to all patients. The application process has been streamlined for this smaller grant and patients will be able to…

Seasonal depression affects about 5 percent of the U.S. The National Institute of Mental Health estimate that over 16 million people in the United States, or 6.7 percent of the population, will have had more than one episode of major depression during the past year. A further 5 percent live with seasonal affective disorder (SAD),…

Compounding (Sinusitis)

In an effort to provide some relief to the current EpiPen shortage, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending the expiration date for certain EpiPens.  EpiPens are auto-injectors that deliver epinephrine to help treat life-threatening allergic reactions. The expiration extension comes in response to an ongoing shortage of the medications, which were added…

We recognize that your pet is an important member of your family.  Typical medications are biter and difficult to administer.  To make sure your pet is receiving the high quality care they deserve UMP can prepare personalized pet medications – easy for you to give and easy for your pet to take. Compounding (Veterinary)

As our parents age the prospect of becoming a caregiver is becoming more and more real. Being a family caregiver takes stamina, patience, insight, compassion, knowledge and time. The problem is that there are few good resources to help you be a good caregiver and maintain balance in your life.  Friend and colleague Chris Klotz has…