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This Blog features essays on wellness and medicine to help educate and inspire our patients. As Dr. Gluck is a Harvard trained surgeon with over 30 years in private practice, he offers precise expertise on both the study of Urology and Sexual Wellness. Below you will find Dr. Gluck’s personal thoughts on anywhere from Incontinence to living a Paleo lifestyle. Dr. Gluck is committed to helping his patients take care of their health and wellness from both a medical and holistic perspective.
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Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
In this week’s New England Journal of Medicine, a well written review article on intermittent fasting highlights the benefits of this practice. In October, I was fortunate enough
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Regret Over Treatment of Prostate Cancer: A Patient’s Story
I routinely see patients who regret having been treated for their prostate cancer with either surgery or radiation. Almost none of these patients had known
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“Testosterone Boosts Sexual Well-Being in Older Women”
This small but provocative study highlights the benefits of testosterone therapy in post-menopausal women. Testosterone worked as a valuable tool to improve libido and the
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Holiday Stress?: Helpful Tools to Calm Your Mind
The Holiday Season can be stressful! As we approach the end of December and the coming New Year, take a look at these Four Ways to
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Votiva: Benefits of Pelvic Health and Feminine Care
Women’s health is a very important priority in my practice. As a urologist, half of my patients are women. Female health is so important in
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Does HIFU Really Work for Prostate Cancer?
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, or HIFU, is a well established and accepted method for treatment of localized prostate cancer. It has been in continuous use
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What is the HIFU Procedure for Prostate Cancer Treatment?
HIFU, or High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, is a non-surgical treatment for prostate cancer using sound wave energy to eliminate cancer cells. It has been in continuous use in
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What are the Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment of Overactive Bladder?
Bob, a 53-year-old executive, realized he was waking up two or three times a night to go to the bathroom. During the day, he frequently
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Blood in my Semen?: Hematospermia
Hematospermia Explained A frequent question I am asked is: “What does blood in my semen mean?” Men are not used to seeing anything but clear,
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HIFU: A Better Treatment Option for Prostate Cancer
If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, has your doctor discussed all the options for treatment? If they haven’t mentioned HIFU, or if they have
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Bladder Pain? – Diagnosing and Treating Interstitial Cystitis
Do you go to the bathroom too much? Are you experiencing “frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs)? Does your bladder hurt, or are you feeling discomfort
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Prostate Cancer: Understanding All the Options
One in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Hopefully, it will be diagnosed at an early stage, when it is curable. Hopefully, a
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BTL Emsella Chair Featured on “The Doctors”
The Doctors are spreading Emsella love on Valentine’s Day. As a follow up to the highly successful September 2018 “Put it to the Test” feature on CBS The Doctors
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Sexual Wellness: A Closer Look at Sexual Health in Men and Women
I am constantly surprised by my patients. It seems there is no age limit on having a healthy sexual relationship. Many patients, well into their
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Preventing Bacterial Vaginosis: New Therapy for a Healthier Vagina
“Vaginal rejuvenation” has become a popular term, with many different medical device companies offering laser or radio frequency energy, or both. All of these devices