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Austin Urology Institute Offering Telemedicine Services

April 14, 2019  |  Uncategorized  

In order to better serve our patients from all over the world, Austin Urology Institute has partnered with Chiron Health to offer leading-edge telemedicine services. Telemedicine allows patients to visit with Dr. Shaw and the Austin Urology Institute team remotely, using a secure, HIPAA-compliant video chat. While telemedicine can’t totally replace in-person visits, it can be […]

The Dysfunction Diet: Foods Are a Factor of ED

April 11, 2019  |  Diet & Nutrition  The/Age  Uncategorized  

Foods and Erectile Dysfunction: You Are What You Eat Doctor’s might do it all, but you can do more. There are things you can do to improve and help prevent erectile dysfunction outside of the doctor’s office. You might not want to hear it—but it’s your diet. Approximately 30 million men in the U.S. (of […]

You Can’t Blame It All on Low-T: Unknown Factors of Low Libido

April 10, 2019  |  Men's Health  The/Age  

Diet, Sleep, and Lifestyle Affect Your Libido Homo sapiens were probably not designed to hunch over blue-lit screens, peck incessantly at keyboards, and munch on derivatives of GMO corn while getting by on four or five hours of sleep per night. Back in the day, our primate ancestors were not concerned with getting to work […]

5 Small Ways to Live Large In Your 30’s

April 4, 2019  |  Low Testosterone  Men's Health  The/Age  

An Important Milestone Are you at the awkward age, of say, your late 30’s (give or take)? This particular juncture might feel a bit like being on the cusp of something. You might find yourself reflecting and planning with equal intensity. To quote a passage of ancient wisdom from the I Ching: “Look at the […]

Low T-Centers Are as Real as They Are Dangerous

April 1, 2019  |  Low Testosterone  Men's Health  The/Age  

Informercial Testosterone Testing? Have you ever wondered where the people behind infomercials sell their products? Or what their store would look like if they had one? Most likely, they wouldn’t look too classy. While infomercials might be great to get non-stick saucepans and shake weights, they should be the last place people look to get […]

The Benefits of Beer and Bourbon for BPH

March 19, 2019  |  Bladder  Enlarged Prostate  Prostate Cancer  

Fighting the Frequency Have you found yourself fighting the frequency to urinate far more often than you used to? Is that frequency even more notable at night, and when you do make it to the toilet, is difficulty urinating and a weak urine stream starting to become apparent? If you’re a man over the age […]

Tree Bark As a Contraceptive?

March 18, 2019  |  Vasectomy  

Hidden Costs of Family Planning – What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You

March 13, 2019  |  Vasectomy  

The Best Vasectomy Doc is Among the Most Affordable For Your Priceless Procedure Most men have a few reservations when it comes to having a vasectomy even if they don’t readily admit it. It’s normal to have concerns; we’d be worried if you didn’t. If you’re stepping up as the responsible party in your relationship(s) […]

Are Robots Replacing Doctors? Da Vinci Robotics

March 7, 2019  |  Bladder  Kidney Cancer  Prostate Cancer  Robotic Surgery  

Growing Out of Modernity There has been an impressive number of medical advancements over the years, from 3D-printed organs to bionic eyes to full facial transplants. Included in that category is a classification of surgery that was named after one of the most pioneering men of our time: Leonardo da Vinci. A widely comprehensive technology […]

Seeking Out Evil – Prostate Cancer Detection

February 15, 2019  |  Uncategorized  

Refining Prostate Cancer Detection While no one likes having to bend over and crack a smile, Digital Prostate exams (DREs) are often employed as first-line preventative and diagnostic care of the prostate. It’s an exam that usually takes only several seconds and one during which your doctor will check for any abnormalities such as lumps […]

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