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CONNECTING EXPERTS WITH JOURNALISTS
CONNECTING EXPERTS WITH JOURNALISTS
The end game in medical PR is media mentions. These are articles in which clients are quoted as experts and leaders in their fields. This is what we do at MCPR every single day. See below for real-time examples of our work as a healthcare PR agency. MCPR clients are in the news almost every day and often more than once a day as a result of our collaborative efforts.
Lose Weight By Writing
Monday, 07 December 2015, Written by Dr. Luiza Petre
Holiday dining is not only social, it is also bountiful. There is always a cookie, a pie, or a second helping waiting for you to partake. The good news is that you can eat and maintain your waist line if you are diligent. Dr. Luiza Petre is a cardiologist and a frequent author about weight management. (more…)
7 Antibiotic Alternatives for Adult Acne
November 30, 2015, Alicia Cool, M.D.
Acne is a large skin care concern in the United States, particularly in adults. While estheticians are able to treat and prevent a large spectrum of acne, many adults with severe acne often have to see a dermatologist for prescription antibiotics. However, according to Alicia Cool, M.D., of Advanced Dermatology, “Oral antibiotics, which have been used successfully for years, have become less effective as the bacteria that cause acne have become resistant to the drugs.” (more…)
November 30, 2015, Alicia Cool, M.D.
Acne is a large skin care concern in the United States, particularly in adults. While estheticians are able to treat and prevent a large spectrum of acne, many adults with severe acne often have to see a dermatologist for prescription antibiotics. However, according to Alicia Cool, M.D., of Advanced Dermatology, “Oral antibiotics, which have been used successfully for years, have become less effective as the bacteria that cause acne have become resistant to the drugs.” (more…)
Keep a Food Diary
By Rosanne Ullman November 22, 2015
Many nutritionists and weight loss experts have observed that keeping a food diary can be an effective strategy when you want to drop pounds. It makes you accountable to yourself for what you’re actually eating, and popcorn at the movies does count!
Dr. Luiza Petre, cardiologist and medical director for three Medi-Weight Loss Clinics, provides guidelines to increase your chances of success with a food diary: (more…)
Ho-hum holiday? Sometimes traditions need an update
By Debbie Carlson, Chicago Tribune, November 10. 2015
The holidays are coming, and that often means falling into routine get-togethers with family and friends.
While there are undoubtedly cherished traditions that everyone looks forward to, others can be as welcome as stale fruitcake. (more…)
Diet: Why Keeping A Food Diary Helps You Lose Weight
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY, November 2015 – When is the last time you were asked what you had for dinner last night, only to think, “I can’t remember what I had for breakfast this morning, let alone last night’s dinner!” Many of us are so busy in our daily lives that we don’t pay much attention to what, where, when, or why we eat, according to Dr. Luiza Petre, cardiologist and medical director for three Medi-Weight Loss Clinics. (more…)
By Dr. Luiza Petre, Monday, 09 November 2015
The holidays are here, bringing with them a string of celebrations, chaotic schedules, travel and lots of epicurean indulgences. Our spirits are lifted by the warm feelings that we recall from our childhood: the gifts, the cookies, and the special family times. The invitations and cards are pouring in, and we just want to abandon ourselves to this jubilant romance of year-end. Everything swirls into a relentless eating and partying contest straight through the end of the year! Are you in the mood for the holidays or are you beginning to feel the stress? (more…)
By Dr. Luiza Petre, Monday, 09 November 2015
The holidays are here, bringing with them a string of celebrations, chaotic schedules, travel and lots of epicurean indulgences. Our spirits are lifted by the warm feelings that we recall from our childhood: the gifts, the cookies, and the special family times. The invitations and cards are pouring in, and we just want to abandon ourselves to this jubilant romance of year-end. Everything swirls into a relentless eating and partying contest straight through the end of the year! Are you in the mood for the holidays or are you beginning to feel the stress? (more…)
Prevent ACL Injury in Female Athletes
By Robert Fay, NOVEMBER 3, 2015
“The research shows we can reduce ACL knee injuries up to 80% by focusing on proper jumping mechanics, balance and strength deficits” says Robert Fay, clinical director at Armonk Physical Therapy & Sports Training. (more…)
Prevent ACL Injury in Female Athletes
By Robert Fay, NOVEMBER 3, 2015
“The research shows we can reduce ACL knee injuries up to 80% by focusing on proper jumping mechanics, balance and strength deficits” says Robert Fay, clinical director at Armonk Physical Therapy & Sports Training. (more…)
RAKING LEAVES SHOULD NOT BE A PAIN IN THE BACK
By: Kaixuan Liu, MD, PhD, October 2015
For many, the fall is a welcomed season, a break away from the scorching heat and humidity of the summer. It is a beautiful time of year as changing leaves color trees in rainbows of yellow, orange, and red. But as nature takes its course, the leaves soon fall making mountains of dry leaves to be raked away. Raking those leaves – a strenuous job you either love or hate – doesn’t have to lead to back injuries, according to Kaixuan Liu, MD, PhD, founder and president of Atlantic Spine Center. (more…)
RAKING LEAVES SHOULD NOT BE A PAIN IN THE BACK
By: Kaixuan Liu, MD, PhD, October 2015
For many, the fall is a welcomed season, a break away from the scorching heat and humidity of the summer. It is a beautiful time of year as changing leaves color trees in rainbows of yellow, orange, and red. But as nature takes its course, the leaves soon fall making mountains of dry leaves to be raked away. Raking those leaves – a strenuous job you either love or hate – doesn’t have to lead to back injuries, according to Kaixuan Liu, MD, PhD, founder and president of Atlantic Spine Center. (more…)
The Truth About Beauty Sleep
WebMD Feature By Stephanie Booth, October 2015
In our 24-7 world, it’s easy to want to stay up just a little bit later. But when you power down and get to bed at a decent hour, it pays off when you look in the mirror.
People who snooze for at least 8 hours actually feel more attractive. Research shows that being well rested makes others view you as better-looking, too. (more…)
Dental Issues: Treating Gum Disease without Surgery
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – West Palm Beach, FL, October 20, 2015 – Half of Americans over the age of thirty and 70% of those over 65 have periodontal disease, a chronic, inflammatory condition that affects the gum tissue and bones that support the teeth (https://www.perio.org/consumer/cdc-study.htm). Periodontal disease ranks with cardiovascular disease and diabetes as one of the most common, chronic diseases affecting Americans. (more…)
How to Banish Back and Chest Acne for Good
BY SOPHIA PANYCH, DIGITAL BEAUTY EDITOR
I’m someone who loves summer and the heat. I love getting extra sweaty at SoulCycle. I love hanging out at the beach (covered in sunscreen, of course). What I don’t love, however, is the back and chest acne that can come with all of that. Every summer, after six months of being zit-free, I break out like crazy on my body. And I know I’m not the only one. That’s why I asked New York–based dermatologist Valerie Goldburt how to get rid of my embarrassing bacne (and chest-ne?) once and for all. (more…)
Women’s Health: A Surprising Treatment for Urinary Incontinence
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Armonk, NY, October 2015 – It’s not just an issue for old ladies-or pregnant (or recently pregnant) ladies, either. Urinary incontinence, or UI, which is the involuntary loss of urine, affects roughly one in four US women. That includes new and expectant mothers as well as young female athletes, all of whom find themselves with inadequate bladder control. (more…)
All Clear: Help for Your Skin
By Hope Ferguson, October 2015
Many women, from puberty to early middle age, are plagued with acne. As blemishes heal they can leave behind scarring caused by hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation can also be the result of melasma, a darkening of the skin due to hormonal changes at pregnancy and menopause. (more…)
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy Emerging as Treatment for Back Problems
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – West Orange, NJ, October 14, 2015 – As science continues to find ways to help the human body repair itself, an emerging therapy known as platelet rich plasma (PRP) treatment is helping doctors relieve stubborn disc-related back pain, according to Kaliq Chang, MD, of Atlantic Spine Center. PRP treatments have actually been in clinical use for more than 25 years in a variety of medical fields, but doctors are learning more new ways to use the safe, natural therapy, which derives platelet cells directly from a patient’s own blood sample and injects those cells into soft tissues, speeding healing. (more…)
Reverse Sun Damage, 10/2015
This fall, take back your youthful, clear complexion with tried-and-true medical spa treatments.
OK, so you didn’t religiously slather on your sunscreen this summer. And even if you did dab a little dollop on before heading outdoors, you probably didn’t reapply after a few hours like the directions told you to, did you? Uh huh. Thought so. (more…)
Published on October 9, 2015
Knee pain afflicts millions of Americans and will afflict millions more as the Baby Boomer generation ages. Whether caused by an acute injury—a strain, sprain or tear—or developed over time as a result of wear and tear on the joint, knee discomfort severe enough to interfere with functioning increases with age, as aging knees are more prone to both injury and degenerative conditions. (more…)
Published on October 9, 2015
Alternatives to Arthroscopic Surgery for Knee Pain: Making the Case
Knee pain afflicts millions of Americans and will afflict millions more as the Baby Boomer generation ages. Whether caused by an acute injury—a strain, sprain or tear—or developed over time as a result of wear and tear on the joint, knee discomfort severe enough to interfere with functioning increases with age, as aging knees are more prone to both injury and degenerative conditions. (more…)
Shades of Beauty
September 29, 2015, Nicole Altavilla
Discover why the treatment of ethnic skin is not always black and white.
Developed in 1975 by dermatologist Thomas B. Fitzpatrick as a way to classify a person’s genetic disposition and their skin’s response to ultraviolet light, the Fitzpatrick scale is the color range used primarily by dermatologists today. It places skin type into one of six categories, ranging from skin type I (very fair) to skin type VI (very dark). Within this scale, there is a wide range of human skin color variation. (more…)
Tips for a Quick Pimple Fix
By Kaleroy Papantoniou, October 2015
Wedding day, job interview, class photo…Is it just bad luck that zits appear on important days? Maybe not. We don’t know exactly how it works, but we do know that there’s a link between stress and acne. If you’ve never had acne, stress won’t cause it, but studies have shown that those who are prone to acne breakouts may find that stressful situations aggravate the condition. (more…)
Tips for a Quick Pimple Fix
By Kaleroy Papantoniou, October 2015
Wedding day, job interview, class photo…Is it just bad luck that zits appear on important days? Maybe not. We don’t know exactly how it works, but we do know that there’s a link between stress and acne. If you’ve never had acne, stress won’t cause it, but studies have shown that those who are prone to acne breakouts may find that stressful situations aggravate the condition. (more…)