There are some ways to quit smoking. Michael Hernandez, Critical Care & Pulmonary Medicine Physician at South Miami Hospital, says one of them is medication. He highlights the most evidence in smoking cessation is pharmacologic therapy, such as nicotine replacement therapy with patches, gum and lozengers; bupropion and varenicline. In addition, counselling is very helpful…...

Dr. Javier Perez-Fernandez, Critical Care and Pulmonary Medicine Physician with Baptist Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital, points out there is replacement therapy and then there are commercial things that are on the market. "Replacement therapy stands for an adequate dosage of nicotine that is given to people to help them quit smoking." He highlights…...

According to Rodney Benjamin, Critical Care and Pulmonary Medicine Physician at South Miami Hospital, the symptoms that people feel when they attempt to quit smoking can vary from just being a little ready for a few days and annoying your family to being a completely insane person and out of control. "It's a withdrawal…...

Health Channel host, Kathy Buccio speaks to Dr. Daniel Martinez a Urologist for Baptist Health South Florida about Men's health, Silent killers, sex life, Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and much more! About All Health TV. Created by South Florida PBS, a member station of PBS, the most trusted institution in the United States, the Health Channel℠…...

Dr. Dr. Daniel Martinez, Urologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains the treatment for erectile dysfunction should start the most minimally invasive and work way up. He describes there are four treatment groups, but pills are the most popular. Nowadays, there are five pills available on the market: Viagra, Levitra, Cialis, Stacks and Stendra, he…...

It might be thought testosterone therapy can help men with erectile dysfunction. Manuel Torres, Family Medicine Physician at Baptist Health Primary Care, explains those are separate issues which commonly get grouped into the same complaint. He says erectile dysfunction has to do with the circulation, which has to be proper so the problem can be…...

Erectile dysfunction is a clinical diagnosis. Dr. Daniel Martinez, Urologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains physical and exams are very important as well as blood tests, blood pressure, hormonal labs, and testosterone levels. The specialist also explains how he can help men who do not talk about it...

Anxiety and depression, diabetes, lifestyle choices and low testosterone are the most common causes of erectile dysfunction. Dr. Daniel Martinez, Urologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains each cause and also says drug abuse, smoking and alcohol can contribute to develop the condition. I want to go over the causes again I've been wrecked…...