Binkiewicz Joseph MD

Diverticulitis, a Long Word for Small Troublesome Pouches in Your Colon

As they age, most people develop small pouches in their colon wall, called diverticuli. Many people spend their lives without ever noticing a problem, but when the diverticuli become infected problems result.

Gene-editing technology worth keeping an eye on

An April 29 segment on the TV news show "60 minutes" underscores why doctors of optometry need to take the time to keep tabs on technological innovation"The impact on optometry depends a lot on the mode of delivery and a state’s scope of practice."In the segment , a researcher injects a gene-editing technology called CRISPR into a mouse and monkey, both blind from retinitis…

5 Tips For Choosing The Right Massage Therapist For You

5 Tips For Choosing The Right Massage Therapist For You

How to Recover From Wisdom Teeth Swelling

Wisdom teeth removal can leave with you puffed out, swollen cheeks. This swelling is normal, and is proportional to the surgery -- if you had all four of your wisdom teeth removed, expect more swelling than someone who only had his upper or lower wisdom teeth removed, for example. The swelling begins to take shape about 24 hours after surgery, and...

Health Insurance 101

In this episode we’ll take a look at what health insurance is, the different types of insurance available and some tips for picking the kind that’s right for our needs. With 30 years of experience in the health insurance industry Dorane helps us answer many of the common and confusing questions abou

How To Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

Here's a fact you can impress your friends with -- every 30 minutes your kidneys filter all the blood in your body eliminating waste and excess fluid. P...

The Top 8 Respiratory Illnesses and Diseases

Respiratory illnesses are a common problem in the United States. Learn about the most common types and the leading cause of respiratory diseases.

How to navigate dating relationships with St. Joseph

You know you’ve got a keeper if your date has St. Joseph’s virtues. St. Joseph — the man who listened to God humbly, who immediately went wherever the angel told him to go, who worked hard and cared lovingly for the son of God, who shows all of us how to love Mary, the mother Read More…

4 things every parent should know about MD Anderson

The MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Center may be the best-kept secret in Houston, but Jennifer Robinson is out to change that. Her daughter Elise was treated there for osteosarcoma in 2014, and that’s when she learned what sets MD Anderson apart.

Readers Write: How to Sell to MD Anderson

Joseph Stiglitz on why young people are angry

Intergenerational inequality is on the rise, explains 2001 Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz.

It's That Time Of Year: MD&M Time!

February is MD&M time! This year we are very much looking forward to visiting with many of our medical device clients and consultants at the show.

Why I chose MD Anderson for my uterine cancer treatment

Tralisa Woods was initially reluctant to travel for uterine cancer treatment. But the personal connection she felt with her doctor during their very first visit — as well as the caring attitude she encountered in every other employee — convinced her to stay at MD Anderson.

Interview with 'How Did Lubitsch Do It?' Author Joseph McBride, Part II

Part II of Sag Harbor film critic Danny Peary's interview with 'How Did Lubitsch Do It?' author Joseph McBride, discussing iconic director Ernst Lubitsch.

"Buried Secrets" by Joseph Finder |

What’s the definition of a 5-star book? “Buried Secrets,” by Joseph Finder. Totally, slam-dunk, 5-star thriller! Ratings can be subjective, but I think everyone would agree that certain elements are apparent in each reader’s choice for a 5-star book, whatever the genre. 5-star books have characters so compelling that it’s impossible to forget …

Anal cancer survivor: Why I keep returning to MD Anderson

Elizabeth Deligiannis came to MD Anderson after a stage III anal cancer diagnosis. The Colorado resident has been cancer-free since December of that year, thanks to chemotherapy, radiation therapy and a warrior’s attitude.