Dr. David Lalezari

New screening guidelines for prostate cancer

American Cancer Society Recommendations for Prostate Cancer Early Detection The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends that men have a chance to make an informed decision with their health care provider about whether to be screened for prostate cancer.

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NOTHING LAST FOREVER

No matter how long it lives, the Greatest Lion will eventually die miserably. That's the world.

At their Peak, they rule, chase other animals, catch, devour, gulp and leave their crumbs for hyenas. But age comes fast.

The old Lion can't hunt, can't kill or defend itself. It roams and roars until it runs out of luck. It will be cornered by the hyenas, nibbled at and eaten alive by them. They won't even let it die before it is dismembered.

Life is short. Power is ephemeral. Physical beauty is short-lived, I have seen it in lions. I have seen it in old people. Everyone who lives long enough will become weak and very vulnerable at some point.

Therefore, let us be humble. Help the sick, the weak, the vulnerable and most importantly never forget that we will leave the stage one day.

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First FDA approved over the counter birth-control pill to be available soon -

FDA Approves First Nonprescription Daily Oral Contraceptive The FDA approved Opill (norgestrel) tablet for nonprescription use to prevent pregnancy.

Interesting study showing Americans life expectancy drops to 76 years old while western countries average 82.4 years.

Causes include obesity, poor diet, lack of exercise but also teen pregnancy, drug overdoses, HIV, fatal car crashes, injuries, and gun violence. Two years difference in life expectancy probably comes from fi****ms . Another big factor is accounted for by the opioid epidemic.

'Live free and die'? The sad state of U.S. life expectancy A decade after a landmark report on Americans' shorter lives, the problem has only gotten worse. Unlike other wealthy nations, U.S. life expectancy has not bounced back from the pandemic.

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. On average one person dies of cardiovascular disease every 34 seconds. Here are some steps to reduce your risk

1 in every 250 men will develop testicular cancer. Self exams are important and should be performed monthly for screening.

How to tell which insect bit you ?

Proud to be part of such a great hospital. Cedars Sinai is now #2 in the Nation !

https://health.usnews.com/health-care/best-hospitals/articles/best-hospitals-honor-roll-and-overview

America's Best Hospitals: the 2022-2023 Honor Roll and Overview U.S. News ranks the top hospitals in the nation, plus the best hospitals in each state and metro area.

Grateful to be nominated again for Top Doctor 2022 Los Angeles Magazine

Understanding Ovarian Cysts Most women develop ovarian cysts with few symptoms, but these cysts can cause severe pain or complications if they get too large or rupture. A Cedars-Sinai gynecologist explains what's normal.

10% of patients suffer from what is known as “long Covid”. Learn more by reading below.

Three Big Questions About Long COVID Investigators at Cedars-Sinai are studying critical, pressing questions about long COVID to uncover ways to intervene or treat symptoms.

New cdc recommendations

There has been an explosion of omicron cases. This virus is much more contagious than Delta. California reported an average of 11,914 new coronavirus cases per day — a 73% jump from two weeks ago.

Data from South Africa and the United Kingdom demonstrate that vaccine effectiveness against infection for two doses of an mRNA vaccine is approximately 35%. A COVID-19 vaccine booster dose restores vaccine effectiveness against infection to 75%.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-12-27/california-coronavirus-cases-hospitalizations-spiking?_amp=true

Omicron propels a dramatic spike in COVID cases across California; hospitalizations rise 'We are heading into very challenging times over the winter holidays,' says Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer.

Omicron symptoms are different than other strains. One unusual one to spot is night sweats - which is when you wake up with sheets, pajamas and your hair soaked with sweat. .
The five symptoms to watch out for:
1. Fatigue
2. Night sweats
3. Scratchy throat
3. Dry cough
4. Mild muscle aches

https://www.the-sun.com/health/4267850/five-omicron-symptoms-covid-variant/

New unusual Omicron symptom revealed as common signs are DIFFERENT AN unusual Omicron symptom to watch out for has been revealed, as common signs emerge in the Covid strain’s spread around the world. The way the mutant variant appears to be presenting in pos…

New CDC guidelines recommend anyone over the age of 18 get a booster

CDC is strengthening its recommendation on COVID-19 vaccine booster doses. Everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot either when they are 6 months after their initial Pfizer or Moderna series or 2 months after initial J&J vaccine. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3mrK4Z5.

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

Exciting news !
- construction starting on the new cedars Sinai Marina Del Rey 160 private room hospital !

Construction Begins for New Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital By the Numbers Total number of private patient rooms will increase from 68 to 160 Number of operating rooms will increase from 6 to 10 Number of procedure rooms (Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology/GI Endoscopy) will increase from 1 to 4

https://apnews.com/article/business-health-coronavirus-pandemic-coronavirus-vaccine-21cd829d358e9b50b16515025dab2008

Sources: US to recommend COVID vaccine boosters at 8 months WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 booster shots for all Americans eight months after they get their second dose of the vaccine, to ensure longer-lasting protection as the delta variant spreads across the country.

FDA authorizes vaccine boosters for people with weakened immune systems The FDA on Thursday approved vaccine boosters for people with weakened immune systems.

We are seeing exponentially rising numbers of hospitalized patients with COVID-19. The overwhelming majority of these patients are unvaccinated. Those who are vaccinated are less likely to be hospitalized, less likely to require mechanical ventilation and are less likely to die. See the diagram below which illustrates the difference between vaccinated and non-vaccinated hospitalized patients with Covid19.

Will the COVID-19 vaccine affect my fertility?

No, getting the COVID-19 vaccine will not affect your fertility. Women actively trying to conceive may be vaccinated with the current COVID-19 vaccines — there is no reason to delay pregnancy after completing the vaccine series.

Confusion around this issue arose when a false report surfaced on social media, saying that the spike protein on this coronavirus was the same as another spike protein called syncitin-1 that is involved in the growth and attachment of the placenta during pregnancy. The false report said that getting the COVID-19 vaccine would cause a woman’s body to fight this different spike protein and affect her fertility. The two spike proteins are completely different, and getting the COVID-19 vaccine will not affect the fertility of women who are seeking to become pregnant, including through in vitro fertilization methods.

During the Pfizer vaccine tests, 23 women volunteers involved in the study became pregnant, and the only one in the trial who suffered a pregnancy loss had not received the actual vaccine, but a placebo.

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/the-covid19-vaccine-and-pregnancy-what-you-need-to-know

The COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know The first COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out, and with that come many questions regarding the safety and efficacy of the various COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant and lactating women.

1 in 3 women will have Osteoporosis in their lifetime. One in two women and up to one in four men will break a bone in their lifetime due to osteoporosis. Risk factors are Cigarette smoking, excessive alcohol, lack of exercise, Vitamin D deficiency, Hypothyroidism, inactivity, Low Estrogen (menopause) and a diet low in calcium.

2 new studies suggests that people who treat themselves with compassion rather than criticism experience greater physical and mental health. People had gains in self-compassion, mindfulness, and various wellbeing outcomes in both studies.

Having a stressful situation? try this five-minute exercise

https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/self_compassion_break

Self-Compassion Break (Greater Good in Action) A healthier way to deal with stressful situations.

Hemorrhoids -

There are two types of hemorrhoids: Internal (inside) and External (outside).

External or Thrombosed External Hemorrhoids develop around the skin of the verge or edge of the a**s and are usually responsible for the pain and swelling. This is because External Hemorrhoids can cause the skin around the a**s to swell and fill up with blood clot causing sudden and severe pain. A painful a**l mass may appear suddenly and get worse during the first 48 hours. The pain generally lessens over the next few days. You may notice bleeding if the skin on top opens.

Internal hemorrhoids, on the other hand, form within the a**s beneath the lining. Painless bleeding and protrusion during bowel movements are the most common symptoms. Bright red blood spots are seen on the toilet paper or drops of bright red blood are seen in the toilet bowl. However, an internal hemorrhoid can cause severe pain if it is completely pr*****ed. This means it has slid out of the a**l opening and cannot be pushed back inside.

For more info on hemorrhoids please visit our blog at https://surgerygroupla.com/causes-of-hemorrhoids-and-common-treatments/