Dr Matthew Boente MD

Retired medical professional Dr. Matthew Boente MD is an expert in gynecology, obstetrics, and gynecologic oncology. As someone who is immersed in the medical field, he is also interested in the growing research regarding chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative disease due to multiple traumatic brain injuries. According to experts on neurology, the condition has four stages. Below is a summary of what happens to the brain as CTE progresses. Image source: Cnn.com  Image source: Abcnews.com Stage I : Patients with CTE may not show symptoms during this early stage of the disease. In other cases, some patients have experienced mild or short-term memory loss or show symptoms of depression. There are also instances when a patient shows mild aggressive behavior. Stage II : At this stage, individuals with CTE may experience symptoms from the first stage, as well as mood swings, violent tendencies, loss of executive functions, language difficultie...

Image source: theweek.com Image source: time.com There is a reason why people in America have a high chance of falling into debt after they avail of an emergency service. Only in America will you find people whose health card asks strangers NOT to call an ambulance during an emergency. People are crossing borders to avail of prescription medicine like insulin because they are cheaper there. Pharmaceutical companies even fly customers to other nearby countries for the same reason. Dr. Matthew Boente claims that the next presidential elections could be our way of fixing our healthcare system. Here are specific reasons why America’s healthcare system needs to be revamped. Prices of medicine and procedures are out of control There is very little regulation when it comes to the government coming in and negotiating prices with pharmaceutical companies. Manufacturers could impose higher prices without anyone stopping them. There’s also the problem of pharmaceutical...

For 27 years, Dr. Matthew Boente MD worked as a gynecologic oncologist, and for a year, he worked in the biotech industry. As a recently retired medical professional, his goal is to advance medicine and healthcare in the U.S. During his time in the biotech sector, he saw how healthcare was declining and how medicine prices are rising. With the situation the world is facing these days, the U.S. needs affordable and accessible healthcare that will ease their worries about the future. The country also needs to boost its primary care, especially in rural areas. Image source: federaltimes.com Image source: businessinsider.com The passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, over 100 million people were freed from insurance-related worries such as higher premiums or coverage denial due to pre-existing conditions. Children up to 26 years old also have the option to stay under their parents' plans as they transition from school to the workforce. Since there's sti...

The female reproductive system has two ovaries which can produce eggs as well as hormones like estrogen and progesterone. When the ovaries produce eggs, they develop in an ovarian lining called the follicle. And once the egg has developed, it breaks through the follicle (ovulation). During this process, it is possible for the fluid in the follicle to form a structure called an ovarian follicle (cyst) according to Dr. Matthew Boente MD. Image source: medicalnewstoday.com Image source: newtimes.co.rw If this is your first time hearing about ovarian cyst, do not be alarmed. Ovarian cysts are common among women. As they are, they are completely harmless to the female body. However, there are some complications that come with the continued growth of the cyst. Let’s talk about a more unusual condition with ovarian cysts. It is possible for doctors to find a cancerous growth within the cystic ovarian mass at the time of surgery. And while this condition is less common...

Although younger women in their 30-40s do occasionally develop ovarian cancer the average age that women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the United States is 59. An expert on the matter, Dr. Matthew Boente MD notes that the symptoms of ovarian cancer are also shared by several other illnesses (GERD, IBSC, endometriosis) making it harder to make a prompt diagnosis. So persistent symptoms like bloating, heartburn, intermittent diarrhea, constipation, and mild to moderate abdominal ort pelvic discomfort would be the most common symptoms. Image source: go4life.nia.nih.go Image source: cheatsheet.com Another risk factor is genetics. There’s a 10 – 15% chance that women with a family history of ovarian cancer could develop the disease later on in life. This also means that 80 – 85% of ovarian cancers are sporadic and are not inherited or passed on to other relatives. Lastly, some lifestyle choices also affect the chances of getting ovarian cancer. According to Dr. Matt...

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...