Dr Matthew Boente MD

Dr. Matthew Boente MD is an expert in ovarian cancer. Over the past few months, Dr. Boente has started a series of blogs that will help inform and educate readers everywhere about all things surrounding ovarian cancer. For this blog, Dr. Matthew Boente MD tackles a very critical part of a woman’s diet that may very well help prevent the development of ovarian cancer – cruciferous vegetables. Several studies have shown that cruciferous vegetables, more than any other food group, are incredibly effective in staving off cancer in a woman’s ovaries. Belonging to the Cruciferae family, these plants that have flowers with four petals in the shape of a cross are mostly found in places with cold weather. Image source: besthealthmag.ca Image source: eatright.org Below is a list of some of the cruciferous vegetables people may find in their nearest market. • Arugula • Brussels sprouts • Cabbage • Cauliflower • Collard greens • Horseradish • Kale • Mustard (seeds an...

When it comes to health, knowing the facts can be the difference between catching something serious early and finding out when it’s too late. This rings true to severe cases like ovarian cancer. Dr. Matthew Boente MD notes that women should know all the facts regarding ovarian cancer, the statistics behind the illness, and the treatment options. Here are some of the must-know facts about ovarian cancer. Image source: thesun.co.uk Image source: healthtalk.unchealthcare.org Ovarian cancer has several variants that are based on where the cancer develops. It can either be epithelial, germ cell, and stromal cell. The most common of which is epithelial ovarian cancer, where the cancer develops on the surface of the ovary. In fact, 90% of ovarian cancers are of this kind. And the risk of getting this illness increases as women age, especially past the age of 50. Ovarian cancer is the 5th leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women. What makes it so hard to detect is...

There is a multitude of branches one can follow when studying medicine. From knowing the intricacies of the brain to specializing in children’s medical needs, modern medicine has its work cut out in terms of keeping everyone healthy. But what about the backbone of medicine itself? Who takes care of hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities? While administrative staff help with running these facilities, health economists can assess situations to challenge and improve the status quo, explains Dr. Matt Boente MD. What can you expect to learn when studying health economics? Image source: knowledge.insead.edu Image source: mit.edu Health economics is an economics branch that affects healthcare and healthcare systems and facilities in terms of effectiveness and value. In the most basic economic terms, health economists are there to make sure prices are fair in terms of the value patients are given. This is often attributed to the demand for healthcare in certai...