June 11-17: International Men’s Health Week

DALLAS, June 8 /PRNewswire/ — Next week marks the 13th year of International Men’s Health Week, celebrated annually during the week preceding and including Father’s Day to honor the importance of men’s health and wellness. Men’s Health Week was chosen for this specific time of year to make use of the extra attention paid to male family members near the holiday.

Observers of Men’s Health Week are sometimes seen wearing a blue ribbon as a symbol of their support for the fight against prostate cancer. However, problems affecting men’s health extend far beyond prostate cancer and other commonly recognized men’s illnesses.

To help educate men and their families on how they can be more proactive regarding their personal health, U.S. Preventive Medicine(R) (http://www.uspreventivemedicine.com/), a company working to organize and advance a culture of prevention throughout America, today announced its list of the five most critical health conditions affecting men and the actions they must take in order to prevent a serious illness from occurring.

“It is crucial for men to take full control of their health, especially since men are typically less proactive about their health than women,” said Dr. Boyd Lyles, Chief Medical Officer, of U.S. Preventive Medicine. “By taking preventive action at the recommended time, men can stay ahead of the curve and become more knowledgeable about health concerns, creating a greater opportunity to identify a potentially serious condition before it becomes life threatening.”

Below is a list of five key conditions U.S. Preventive Medicine believes all men should screen against:

   — Prostate Cancer      — Digital Rectal Exam (DRE): The DRE screening is an early and simple         test to screen for prostate cancer. The goal is to detect the cancer         in its early stages when treatment is most successful; patients         should consult their doctors for when and how often to receive this         exam.      — Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA blood test): PSA is a protein         produced by the cells of the prostate gland and is often elevated in         the presence of prostate cancer and in other prostate disorders. A         blood test to measure PSA is one of the most effective tests         currently available for the early detection of prostate cancer;         patients should consult their doctors for when and how often to         receive this test.    — Heart Disease      — Blood Pressure: A blood pressure screening measures the pressure         against the walls of your blood vessels. Men should have their blood         pressure checked at least every two years until age 65; after that,         they should be checked yearly.      — Cholesterol Testing:  High blood cholesterol is a major risk factor         for coronary heart disease and stroke. It is recommended that men         age 20 and older have a fasting “lipoprotein profile” every five         years to test for good cholesterol, bad cholesterol and blood fats.      — Treadmill Stress Test: This test looks for critical levels of         coronary artery blockage. The patient’s heart rate and blood         pressure are recorded at rest. The patient walks on the treadmill         until they achieve a target heart rate. The test shows the doctor         the presence of alarming changes or serious irregular heart beats.    — Diabetes      — Blood Sugar Testing: This test measures the amount of glucose, a         type of sugar, in your blood. This is usually the first test done to         diagnose diabetes.    — Colon Cancer      — Stool Blood Test: This test is used to find small amounts of hidden          (occult) blood in the stool. Very small amounts of blood can be in         the stool when polyps or cancers start to form. Having this test at         an early stage can greatly improve the chances of successful         treatment.      — Colonoscopy: A colonoscopy is usually conducted in patients 50 years         of age and older and allows the doctor to see the entire colon. If a         polyp is found, the doctor may remove it. If anything else looks         abnormal, a biopsy can be done at an early stage.    — Lung Cancer      — Lung cancer is a common form of cancer diagnosed in the United         States, and men who smoke are especially at risk. Men who feel that         they may have symptoms of lung problems such as persistent coughing         and wheezing, chest pains, or other respiratory  symptoms, should         see their doctor immediately to determine the appropriate diagnostic         tests to have administered as there are several screenings that can         be used .The physician may choose amongst the following screenings         to detect lung cancer and other lung problems; Chest X-Ray,  CT         Scan; Pulmonary Function Test, Sputum sample, or Bronchoscopy.   

To schedule an interview with Dr. Lyles to discuss preventive measures men can take to lead a healthier lifestyle, please contact Rachael Adler, radler@cooperkatz.com or 212-455-8037, Aprill Turner, aturner@cooperkatz.com or 212-455-8016, or Nick Sowards, nsowards@cooperkatz.com or 212-455-8008.

About U.S. Preventive Medicine:

U.S. Preventive Medicine(R), a privately owned company, is organizing and commercializing the market for proactive preventive health services in partnership with established hospitals and physician groups. The Company licenses its proprietary methodology, technology and branding assets to a health provider, which operates a local point-of-care — The Center for Preventive Medicine(R) — in a geographic territory on an exclusive basis. Individually, The Center for Preventive Medicine delivers a consistent suite of prevention services; collectively, Centers across the country form The U.S. Prevention Network(TM). For more information, please visit http://www.uspreventivemedicine.com/.

U.S. Preventive Medicine(R) and/or The Center for Preventive Medicine(R) do not themselves provide physician or professional services. All physician services are provided by independent practitioners exercising independent professional medical judgment. In addition, U.S. Preventive Medicine and/or The Center for Preventive Medicine do not interfere with or regulate the private physician-patient relationship. This document neither offers for sale nor solicits offers to purchase a franchise or investment unit in a Center for Preventive Medicine(R) or any other security.

U.S. Preventive Medicine

CONTACT: Rachael Adler, +1-212-455-8037, radler@cooperkatz.com, orAprill Turner, +1-212-455-8016, aturner@cooperkatz.com, or Nick Sowards,+1-212-455-8008, nsowards@cooperkatz.com, for U.S. Preventive Medicine

Web site: http://www.uspreventivemedicine.com/