Medicine & Medical Care   

In this pre-recorded presentation, Dr. Christopher J. Logothetis will talk about has longstanding interest and findings in genitourinary cancers-germ cell tumors, bladder, renal, and most recently in his career, prostate cancer. He will talk about his research experience that preceded the development of effective chemotherapy and extends to the current era of molecular targeted therapies and classification of cancer. He was among the first to test chemotherapy agents at a time of general skepticism that chemotherapy would be useful in advanced prostate cancer.

Dr. Logothetis has substantial experience both as an investigator in clinical and applied research and as a leader in multidisciplinary research programs. He served as Chairman of the Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas from 1993 to 2019. He holds the Roy M. and Phyllis Gough Huffington Distinguished Chair in Clinical Research in Urologic Oncology.

If you are over the age of 30 and have rotator cuff problems, frozen shoulder or arthritis, there could be hope. Low level laser therapy, or cold laser, has helped patients increase shoulder strength, improve motion and eliminate shoulder pain. Cold laser therapy has been tested for 40 years, and has been shown to aid in damaged tissue regeneration, decrease inflammation, relieve pain and boost the immune system. Dr. Pedro A. Orta, D.C., will discuss this technology and how it may help you.

Learn about the aging foot and what you can do to help. Review common feet issues with aging and what a podiatrist can do to help. Problems include diabetes, arthritis, bunions, hammertoes, fungus, ulcers, etc.

Insomnia is a common and often chronic complaint in clinical settings. The National Sleep Foundation estimates that 69 million Americans report chronic insomnia and 150 million report occasional insomnia in any given year. Many resort to drugs that are often habit forming and have detrimental side effects, but this is not necessary. There are many natural therapies that can relieve insomnia and/or correct the underlying cause so that you can get a good night's rest again. Come listen to Dr. Pedro A. Orta ,a holistic Chiropractic Physician, lecture on this most important topic.

Knee pain can keep you from enjoying some of your favorite activities. Playing with grand kids may become more difficult as will walking short distances or playing golf. If you have arthritis, cartilage damage, "bone on bone" tendinitis, bursitis, or hear crunching and popping sounds, a new treatment may eliminate your knee pain and help restore normal function. Come hear Dr. Orta, D.C., speak on this technology.

Do you take thyroid hormones, yet still suffer from fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, depression, or other hypothyroid symptoms? Are your symptoms steadily worsening while your blood tests stay the same? Do your symptoms go untreated because your lab tests are normal? Come hear Dr Pedro A Orta, D.C. share on this disease and how to help you understand what your body is going through and how to help to feel better.

More than 20 million Americans suffer from peripheral neuropathy, a problem caused by damage to the nerves that supply your arms and legs.

This painful condition interferes with your body's ability to transmit messages to your muscles, skin, joints, or internal organs. If left ignored or mistreated, neuropathy can lead to irreversible health conditions.

Do you suffer from Arthritis? Arthritis is a degenerative joint disease that causes swelling and pain that can range from mild to excruciating. Although more than two hundred diseases are classified under the name "arthritis" most arthritic conditions fall into one of two categories: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

The pain and inflammation occur when the cartilage that protects the bones from rubbing against each other wears down. Some of the symptoms are morning stiffness, painful, swollen joints fatigue, weakness and so many more. Come hear Dr Pedro Orta, D.C. discuss these diseases. Learn the root causes and natural treatments so you can start feeling better.

If you have any of the following conditions: sharp pains in the back of the leg, lower back pain, herniated/bulging discs, numbness in your arms or legs, shooting hip or thigh pain, muscle spasms, sprains and strains, you may have "Sciatica."

Sciatica is a compression of the sciatic nerve, usually by L4 or L5 disc herniations. Sciatica can be a very painful problem, even crippling at times. Spinal decompression has a high success rate with helping disc herniations, sciatica and back pain. This could mean that in a few weeks you could be back on the golf course, traveling or doing whatever it is that you have not been able to enjoy. Come hear Dr. Pedro A. Orta, D.C., discuss this technology.

Plantar faciitis is a common cause of heel and foot pain in adults. The classic symptoms include heel pain that is usually most severe first thing in the morning. This condition is characterized by inflammation at the insertion point of the plantar fascia on the heel bone. Come learn more about symptoms and solutions for pain with Dr. Pedro Orta.

For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and body are connected. Science is now able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about the effects of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement. Hands-on planning tool provided.

Behavior is one of the primary ways that people experiencing cognitive decline communicate their feelings and needs, especially as the ability to use language is diminished. You will learn about how to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Dementia including agitation, repetition, wandering, and aggression.