Monthly Archives: March 2018
A day to celebrate doctors
March 30 is designated National Doctors Day. This day was established to recognize physicians, their work and their contributions to society and the community. Doctors Day was first observed on March 30, 1933, in Winder, Georgia. Dr. Charles B. Almond’s wife, … Continue reading
A soda a day could keep pregnancy away
The amount of added sugar in the American diet has increased dramatically over the last 50 years. Much of that increase comes from higher intake of sugar-sweetened beverages, which constitute approximately one-third of the total added sugar consumption in the … Continue reading
A “great” experience
“We had a very good experience here with everyone. During a stressful time, we found everyone to be very helpful. We saw Dr. Martinez, who walked us through everything and made us feel comfortable and positive about our options from … Continue reading
“Our hearts changed”
A patient posted this wonderful review recently: “This has been the most amazing experience. We came in here scared and hopeless, but after meeting the staff and Dr. Martinez our hearts changed. We will most definitely be showing our faces … Continue reading
New 3-D imaging technique could improve fertility treatments
A new imaging technique called cryogenic electron tomography, or cryo-ET, can capture sperm cells in 3-D. A study published in Scientific Reports reports finding a structure at the tip of the sperm tail, which has never been seen before, that could reveal … Continue reading
Do you “SpeakENDO”?
To help mark Endometriosis Awareness Month, we’d like to link you to a great organization. SpeakENDO.com, sponsored by AbbVie, a pharmaceutical company, is “your go-to resource for endometriosis and is here to help you fully express your symptoms, advocate for … Continue reading
Improper asthma medicine use linked to infertility, study finds
Women with asthma who use only short-acting asthma relievers take longer to become pregnant than other women, according to international research led by the University of Adelaide, Australia. However, the study of more than 5,600 women in Australia, New Zealand, … Continue reading
The top 10 period tracker apps
According to the website Medical News Today, “Period tracking can help to identify any changes to your menstrual cycle that may be an indicator of potential health issues. Furthermore, using period tracking apps can tell you when you are likely … Continue reading
Two “amazing” reviews
“RCSNJ is amazing! The entire team is so friendly and the facility is warm and welcoming. I would highly recommend them. The doctors were able to find out what was going on and what to do to have a healthy … Continue reading
Endometriosis awareness: Know the facts
According to Endometriosis.org: Endometriosis affects an estimated 1 in 10 women during their reproductive years (between the ages of 15 to 49) That amounts to approximately 176 million women in the world. Endometriosis can start as early as a girl’s … Continue reading