New FDA Approved Erectile Dysfunction Tablet

There is new hope for the 30 million men in the United States, who suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED).  On April 27, 2012 VIVUS, Inc. announced that the FDA has approved Stendra (avanfill) tablets for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.  The FDA approval marks the first new prescription drug to treat ED in nearly ten years.

Over 1,200 men with ED participated in the clinical studies of Stendra.  The men were given Stendra doses of 50mg, 100mg and 200mg, which all showed signs of significant improvement in erectile function compared to those men given a placebo.  77% of men with general E... Read more >

Dr. Parks Helps Patients in Guam

La Peer Health Systems ophthalmologist, Dr. David Parks, often travels to Guam and Micronesia to help patients who would otherwise be unable to see a retinal specialist. Since 1999, Dr. Parks has practiced in Guam, making an average of 3 trips per year to the territory.

In January, Dr. Parks...Read more >

Holistic Gastroenterology

Traditionally, medicine is problem-focused.  Doctors tend to focus on a specific problem and will try to find a cure for it.

Under an integrative holistic approach, La Peer gastroenterologist Dr. Farshid Sam Rahbar, will take the entire person and their environment into consideration when diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal problems.  He looks at multiple aspects of one's health to determine a comprehensive solution.  

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Benefits of Going to a Surgery Center Rather Than a Hospital

Surgery is difficult, however, choosing the proper facility shouldn't be.  The benefits of having your surgery done at a surgery center are far greater than that of a hospital.

A surgery center is specifically designed for one thing – surgery.  From the design of the building, to the comfort of the chairs in the waiting room, all things are considered in order to make the patient's experience as comfortable, efficient and enjoyable as possible.

At La Peer Health Systems scheduling is mor... Read more >