citizensmemorial.com 3 New treatment for BPH available at CMH Mark Walterskirchen, M.D., a board certified urologist at the CMH Urology Surgical Clinic, now offers Aquablation® therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH, or enlarged prostate, is the most common prostate issue in men over age 50, often causing frequent urination, weak stream, urgency or incomplete bladder emptying. Aquablation therapy is a minimally invasive treatment that uses a robotically controlled water jet to remove excess prostate tissue without heat. The therapy is performed using the HYDROS Robotic System. CMH is among the first hospitals in the area to offer the therapy. Call 417-326-2550 to see if it might be right for you. Missouri Memory Center contributes to international Alzheimer research The Missouri Memory Center and CMH Research Department were among only 12 U.S. clinics chosen to participate in a real-world study of the Alzheimer’s disease treatment Leqembi® (lecanemab). Preliminary results, presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Toronto, show that patient outcomes in everyday practice closely mirror those from earlier clinical trials. Curtis Schreiber, M.D., Missouri Memory Center medical director and study investigator, said the findings offer renewed hope for patients and families. The study is ongoing to further assess long-term impact. You can read the full story at cmhbolivar.info/45GkIMo. Do you need a nerve conduction study? If you’re experiencing tingling, numbness or muscle weakness that won’t go away, nerve conduction studies (NCS) and electromyography (EMG) may help uncover the cause. These tests, offered at CMH Neurology and Headache Center, evaluate how well your nerves and muscles are working and can diagnose conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica or nerve damage. Could your symptoms be caused by a nerve or muscle problem? Talk to your primary care provider to see if NCS or EMG testing is right for you. You can also call 417-327-3530 to learn more and make an appointment. Know what to expect Simply scan the QR code or visit cmhbolivar.info/NCS. SAVE THE DATE CMH Dialysis Center ribbon-cutting and open house Tuesday, Dec. 16, 1 to 3 p.m. 1160 W. Parkview St., Bolivar, Missouri RSVP at cmhbolivar.info/Dialysis
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