Tai Chi is an ancient Marshal Art, a kind of meditation in motion, slow moving gentle exercise people do at parks. There is a scientific evidence that practicing Tai Chi can help you with arthritis, fall prevention in seniors, and overall improve quality of life
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Bioloigical Markers
Dr. Mike Neskovic talks about the importance of regular control of you blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, your weight, and about stress management
Friday, July 4, 2008
8 lifesaving tests for men
There is an inherent logic to preventative health measures and disease prevention. It seems more sensible to prevent the occurrence of diseases, or stop them early in their natural history, than to delay treatment until the disease has resulted in irreversible damage to the body.
Yet thousands of Americans suffer from chronic disease, such as heart disease, cancer, renal failure, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and diabetes despite current screening tests and known risk reductions.
There are basic guidelines for most screening tests. Below are the recommendations of Put Prevention Into Practice (PPIP), a program featuring tools for tracking preventative medicine services in the physician's office as well as patient and professional education about disease prevention.
PPIP, a pilot program partnered by Glendale Memorial and CareAmerica. Follows criteria recommended by such major medical authorities as the American Academy of Family Practice and American Cancer Society.
”Be aware your unique hereditary and history may make you more vulnerable to certain disease.” Says Neskovic. “It is important your personal physician knows this so they can adjust the screening to appropriate levels.“
The following are tests men can't live without:
Blood pressure
Approximately 50 million American have elevated blood pressure warranting monitoring or drug therapy. Treatment for hypertension is very effective. Left untreated, however, it can increase the risk of stroke, coronary artery disease and kidney disease. Blood pressure should be measured at least every other year throughout life.
Cholesterol
High cholesterol is a major modifiable risk factor for coronary heart disease. Guidelines recommend a blood test in which levels of total cholesterol are measured. If results are within normal limits, retesting is not needed for five years. If results are not within normal ranges, your physician will recommend an appropriate schedule for retesting.
Fecal Occult Blood Test
This test requires following a special diet and collecting stool samples over a three day period. The samples are tested for blood from premalignant growths or colorectal cancers. This test is recommended once every one to three years fro those over the age of 50.
Sigmoidoscopy
In this procedure, a flexible illuminating tube is inserted into the rectum and colon. This allows the physician to identify suspicious lesions and biopsy them. This test is recommended every three to five years over the age of 50.
Skin Examinations
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. It is recommended that patients should undergo an examination of the skin every three years for those between the ages of 20 to 39 years of age, and yearly after age 40. This exam is a relatively simple test in which the physician looks for signs of skin cancer.
Digital Rectal Exam
This exam screens the patient for both prostate cancer and colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the United States and prostate cancer the second most common cancer in men. Major health authorities believe this exam should be part of the periodic health examination. Performed every one to three years for those over the age of 50.
Prostate-Specific Antigen
This test also screens for prostate cancer. Although there has been some controversy surrounding the necessity of this test, recommendations have been made for men to undergo this test every year after the age of 50.
Aspirin Prophylaxis
Studies have shown low-dose aspirin to significantly decrease the incidence of first myocardial infarction in men. This prophylactic treatment is recommended in patients over 40 years of age with risk factors for coronary heart disease. The decision to begin taking aspirin should be made only after consultation by each individual with their physician.
Yet thousands of Americans suffer from chronic disease, such as heart disease, cancer, renal failure, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and diabetes despite current screening tests and known risk reductions.
There are basic guidelines for most screening tests. Below are the recommendations of Put Prevention Into Practice (PPIP), a program featuring tools for tracking preventative medicine services in the physician's office as well as patient and professional education about disease prevention.
PPIP, a pilot program partnered by Glendale Memorial and CareAmerica. Follows criteria recommended by such major medical authorities as the American Academy of Family Practice and American Cancer Society.
”Be aware your unique hereditary and history may make you more vulnerable to certain disease.” Says Neskovic. “It is important your personal physician knows this so they can adjust the screening to appropriate levels.“
The following are tests men can't live without:
Blood pressure
Approximately 50 million American have elevated blood pressure warranting monitoring or drug therapy. Treatment for hypertension is very effective. Left untreated, however, it can increase the risk of stroke, coronary artery disease and kidney disease. Blood pressure should be measured at least every other year throughout life.
Cholesterol
High cholesterol is a major modifiable risk factor for coronary heart disease. Guidelines recommend a blood test in which levels of total cholesterol are measured. If results are within normal limits, retesting is not needed for five years. If results are not within normal ranges, your physician will recommend an appropriate schedule for retesting.
Fecal Occult Blood Test
This test requires following a special diet and collecting stool samples over a three day period. The samples are tested for blood from premalignant growths or colorectal cancers. This test is recommended once every one to three years fro those over the age of 50.
Sigmoidoscopy
In this procedure, a flexible illuminating tube is inserted into the rectum and colon. This allows the physician to identify suspicious lesions and biopsy them. This test is recommended every three to five years over the age of 50.
Skin Examinations
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. It is recommended that patients should undergo an examination of the skin every three years for those between the ages of 20 to 39 years of age, and yearly after age 40. This exam is a relatively simple test in which the physician looks for signs of skin cancer.
Digital Rectal Exam
This exam screens the patient for both prostate cancer and colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the United States and prostate cancer the second most common cancer in men. Major health authorities believe this exam should be part of the periodic health examination. Performed every one to three years for those over the age of 50.
Prostate-Specific Antigen
This test also screens for prostate cancer. Although there has been some controversy surrounding the necessity of this test, recommendations have been made for men to undergo this test every year after the age of 50.
Aspirin Prophylaxis
Studies have shown low-dose aspirin to significantly decrease the incidence of first myocardial infarction in men. This prophylactic treatment is recommended in patients over 40 years of age with risk factors for coronary heart disease. The decision to begin taking aspirin should be made only after consultation by each individual with their physician.
Monday, June 30, 2008
CURRICULUM VITAE
S. MIKE NESKOVIC, MD, MBA
Board Certified Family Physician and Geriatrician
633 N. Central Ave #209, Glendale, Ca, 91203
Phone: 818-244 4114
Fax: 818-244 9337
Pager: 818-637 9337
E-mail: drneskovic@pol.net
Personal information:
• Date of birth: February 12 1953
• Place of birth: Belgrade, Serbia
• Marital status: Married to wife Gordana from April 9th 1989
• Children: Alexander is now 16 and Marko is 14
• Medical practice in Vukovar and Tovarnik from 1977 to 1980
• Medical practice in Chicago and Los Angeles 1980 till present
Professional information:
• Medical doctor from January 28th 1977, graduated with honor at Belgrade Medical School, University of Belgrade
• Postgraduate studies about Speech Impairment in Class of Prof. Dr Brajevic from 1978 to 1979
• Board Certified in Family medicine at University of Illinois, Chicago from 1987
• Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine at UCLA- University of California Los Angeles from 1993
• Master of Business Administration- Healthcare Administration, from 1-4-2007
• In Private Practice and on active medical staff at Glendale Adventist Hospital and Glendale Memorial Hospital from June 22nd 1988
• Medical Director for Preventive medicine at Glendale Memorial Hospital from 1994 till present
• Secretary Treasurer for Glendale Memorial Hospital for years 2003 and 2004
• Chairman for CME at Glendale Memorial Hospital from 2007 till present
• Voted two times as Number one Family Doctor in Glendale according to Glendale News Press- Los Angeles Times
• Tai Chi Instructor for American Arthritis Foundation
Dr. Neskovic has been Member of the following medical societies:
• American Academy of Family practice
• Illinois Medical Society
• Chicago Medical Society
• Los Angeles County medical Association
• American Medical Association
Healthline Radio Show with Dr. Neskovic:
Dr. Neskovic started his own radio show on premier LA Radio station KRLA, 870AM Radio 4 years ago, and had so far 86 shows. He is interviewing with great passion medical doctors, other health professionals, and even a philosopher Roy Masters. Topics of his shows are all related to body, mind and spiritual approach to modern medicine.
TV Healthline Show with Dr. Neskovic:
Two years ago Dr. Neskovic started his own TV Show, with former Adelphia television, and this year with Warner Brother’s cable television. This TV Program is Dr. Neskovic’s great passion, and he is doing it with great pleasure. His weekly TV program is watched by more than 900,000 viewers. We had so far 70 shows. He always invites the most eminent physicians and other health care professionals from Southern California, like:
• Don Lee, MD, FAAC Clinical Professor of cardiology at USC Medical School
• Kenneth Frankel, MD, FAAP Professor of Pathology at USC Medical School
• Petar Vukasin, MD Assistant Clinical Professor ColoRectal Surgery at USC
• Milton Louie, MD Chief of Staff Glendale Memorial Hospital
• Jonathan Fielding, MD, Medical Director for Infectious diseases control at LA County
• Onkar Marwah, MD, FAAC Assistant Clinical Proffesor of Cardiology at USC
• Father Mark Jaufman, Pastor at Glendale Memorial Hospital
• Jack Yu, MD, AAFP, AQGM Associate Clinical Professor at Loma Linda Medical School, and GAH Family Practice Residency Program
Dr. Neskovic’s Web sites:
• www.tooyoungtobeold.tv for more details about our TV Programs, and where you can see more pictures and Field Trip Reports recorded for TV's Healthline
• www.pasadena56.tv where you can view our TV programs over your internet, every Monday at 8am and 8pm Pacific time
• www.geocites.com/drmikeneskovic/ where you can learn more about my medical practice, and read my medical articles, I wrote for our community
• www.glendaleadventist.com
• www.glendalememorial.com
• www.relayhealth.com
Reference: Available upon request
Board Certified Family Physician and Geriatrician
633 N. Central Ave #209, Glendale, Ca, 91203
Phone: 818-244 4114
Fax: 818-244 9337
Pager: 818-637 9337
E-mail: drneskovic@pol.net
Personal information:
• Date of birth: February 12 1953
• Place of birth: Belgrade, Serbia
• Marital status: Married to wife Gordana from April 9th 1989
• Children: Alexander is now 16 and Marko is 14
• Medical practice in Vukovar and Tovarnik from 1977 to 1980
• Medical practice in Chicago and Los Angeles 1980 till present
Professional information:
• Medical doctor from January 28th 1977, graduated with honor at Belgrade Medical School, University of Belgrade
• Postgraduate studies about Speech Impairment in Class of Prof. Dr Brajevic from 1978 to 1979
• Board Certified in Family medicine at University of Illinois, Chicago from 1987
• Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine at UCLA- University of California Los Angeles from 1993
• Master of Business Administration- Healthcare Administration, from 1-4-2007
• In Private Practice and on active medical staff at Glendale Adventist Hospital and Glendale Memorial Hospital from June 22nd 1988
• Medical Director for Preventive medicine at Glendale Memorial Hospital from 1994 till present
• Secretary Treasurer for Glendale Memorial Hospital for years 2003 and 2004
• Chairman for CME at Glendale Memorial Hospital from 2007 till present
• Voted two times as Number one Family Doctor in Glendale according to Glendale News Press- Los Angeles Times
• Tai Chi Instructor for American Arthritis Foundation
Dr. Neskovic has been Member of the following medical societies:
• American Academy of Family practice
• Illinois Medical Society
• Chicago Medical Society
• Los Angeles County medical Association
• American Medical Association
Healthline Radio Show with Dr. Neskovic:
Dr. Neskovic started his own radio show on premier LA Radio station KRLA, 870AM Radio 4 years ago, and had so far 86 shows. He is interviewing with great passion medical doctors, other health professionals, and even a philosopher Roy Masters. Topics of his shows are all related to body, mind and spiritual approach to modern medicine.
TV Healthline Show with Dr. Neskovic:
Two years ago Dr. Neskovic started his own TV Show, with former Adelphia television, and this year with Warner Brother’s cable television. This TV Program is Dr. Neskovic’s great passion, and he is doing it with great pleasure. His weekly TV program is watched by more than 900,000 viewers. We had so far 70 shows. He always invites the most eminent physicians and other health care professionals from Southern California, like:
• Don Lee, MD, FAAC Clinical Professor of cardiology at USC Medical School
• Kenneth Frankel, MD, FAAP Professor of Pathology at USC Medical School
• Petar Vukasin, MD Assistant Clinical Professor ColoRectal Surgery at USC
• Milton Louie, MD Chief of Staff Glendale Memorial Hospital
• Jonathan Fielding, MD, Medical Director for Infectious diseases control at LA County
• Onkar Marwah, MD, FAAC Assistant Clinical Proffesor of Cardiology at USC
• Father Mark Jaufman, Pastor at Glendale Memorial Hospital
• Jack Yu, MD, AAFP, AQGM Associate Clinical Professor at Loma Linda Medical School, and GAH Family Practice Residency Program
Dr. Neskovic’s Web sites:
• www.tooyoungtobeold.tv for more details about our TV Programs, and where you can see more pictures and Field Trip Reports recorded for TV's Healthline
• www.pasadena56.tv where you can view our TV programs over your internet, every Monday at 8am and 8pm Pacific time
• www.geocites.com/drmikeneskovic/ where you can learn more about my medical practice, and read my medical articles, I wrote for our community
• www.glendaleadventist.com
• www.glendalememorial.com
• www.relayhealth.com
Reference: Available upon request
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Advice to young doctors and my patients
Doctors, keep in mind words of wisdom, that have for centuries given stability and challenge to professional people.
- Latin Proverb: Victoria Sui Indicat Regem. (Your Victory Shows Who is King)
- Marcus Aurelius: A Tranquil Mind is a Mind Well Ordered.
- Matia Ban Zringjski: I Have To Be Alone, To Be Aware Of And To Complete My Own Capacity.
- Maria Kiri: Basic Principal: Don't Let Yourself Be Broken Neither By People Nor By Events.
- Nietzsche: Spirit Is Life And Can Destroy Your Life, In Your Difficulties, You Accumulate Your Knowledge.
- Parisis Law: Negative Thinking Attracts Negative Response.
Le Patissiers Law: There Is No Substitute For Quality. All Human Wisdom Is Summed Up In Two Words - Wait And Hope. The Diamond Can't Be Polished Without Friction, Nor The Man Perfected Without Trials.
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