Best Docs Network Magazine 2014 Volume 2 - Edition 1 | Page 4

editor’s Letter 2014 | Volume 2 | Edition 1 Winter is winding down and we are preparing for a new season. We here at Best Docs network are making excellent improvements across the board while continuing to provide you with the latest medical procedures, tips, and prevention efforts from the Best Docs in your area. As our company grows, so does our doctor network. You will notice an extensive expansion to our “Doctor spotlight” in this issue. our network has grown to stretch across DFW, Houston, san Antonio and Austin. We are proud to feature every doctor in this issue in hopes of helping you find just the right doctor for you and your family’s medical needs. once more, this issue encompasses a unique variety of medical topics that are paired with our tV shows. The goal at Best Docs network is to provide diverse content to offer the most valuable and educational information about trending and specific medical subjects. With the height of the cold and flu season still occurring, Dr. Richard Honaker explains to our readers the importance of knowing how long you are contagious when sick. This is important to understand as it is a key way to avoid getting other people sick. taking measures with prevention medicine is beneficial in maintaining a healthy lifestyle for you and those around you. As people get older, men and women will experience several different aging phases in life. each gender will have distinctive situations that they may en- counter. some men may struggle with erectile dysfunction while some women may be frustrated with perimenopause. This issue offers symptoms and treatments for both on our Men’s and Women’s Health pages. In addition to preparing for various aging phases, it is essential to care for your heart. Cigarette smoking and second hand smoke are harmful to your heart and blood vessels. Dr. Annie Varughese talks about the importance of breaking the habit to protect your heart from the harsh cancer causing chemicals contained in smoke. now, patients often look for a doctor who is not only educated, talented and experienced, but also someone who genuinely treats them as a special individual. Minimally Invasive General and Bariatric surgeon, Dr. Preeti Malladi is doing just that. she is developing lasting relationships with her patients for long-term success through her method of personalizing patient care. over the course of their lifetime, 12 percent of women may develop invasive breast cancer. Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo explains how testing for the BRCA gene can reduce the risk of breast cancer. Dr. Chrysopoulo also discusses how testing for the BRCA gene can help reduce the risk for several other types of cancers in both men and women, as well. Always make it a great day and here’s to healthy living. Brit Crew Editor-in-Chief 4 BEST DOCS NETWORK BestDocsNetwork.com