You may call the period from Memorial Day to Labor Day “summer,” but physicians call it “kidney stone season.” Approximately 1 in 10 Americans will develop a kidney stone at some point in their life. The risk for men is almost double that for women, and the prime time to have a first stone is...Read More
Congratulations to Premier Urologist – Dr. Kevin Carnes for completing his first Barrigel cases! Barrigel® is the only prostate spacer that can be sculpted in place to create an anatomical fit and further minimize the potential side effects of prostate radiation therapy. For men diagnosed with prostate cancer, there are several good treatment options available....Read More
Premier Medical Group stands committed to helping more women gain the knowledge they need to maintain their health. Regular check-ups and screenings are an essential part of a healthy routine since it helps women establish preventive care while reducing risks for chronic and life-threatening conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, breast and cervical cancer, for instance....Read More
It’s the sixth most common cancer diagnosed in the U.S. (the fourth most common for men), and while the number of cases has been rising, cure-rates are very good when the disease is diagnosed early. The most important thing to know about bladder cancer is that smoking tobacco is the greatest risk factor for developing...Read More
March is National Kidney Month and we are more than excited to celebrate the role your kidneys play in helping you maintain your health. Many individuals are aware that their kidneys help remove waste. More importantly though, these vital organs perform several other functions – each of which is essential. Knowing these roles can help...Read More
Most of us are born with two bean-shaped kidneys that reside on the left and right side of your spine and part of the lower portion of your rib cage. While not the largest part of the body like the skin, your kidneys have one of the most important roles in your health: removing toxins...Read More
