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Inspire, Elevate, Uplift: An Interview with Dr. Alyx Porter Umphrey, MD

Inspire, Elevate, Uplift: An Interview with Dr. Alyx Porter Umphrey, MD

By drawing inspiration from within and from others, Dr. Alyx Porter Umphrey, MD, found success in a medical field in which being a black woman is rare. She then paid it forward, creating an organization with her husband, Dr. Gregory Umphrey, that supports minority medical students.
Dr. Porter Umphrey is a neurologist with the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. She specializes in neuro-oncology, focusing on tumors of the brain and spinal cord, brain metastases and neurological complications of cancer with its treatment.

Why Telehealth Is So Cost-Effective

Why Telehealth Is So Cost-Effective

Many patients have enjoyed easier access to professional medical and therapeutic advice due to telehealth technology, and the convenience factor is significant. But there’s another side to the value of telehealth: it’s cost-effective. So why exactly is telehealth so affordable, and will it be a better option for you and your family in 2022?

Giving Back and Moving Forward: A Life of Service with Dr. Gregory Umphrey

Giving Back and Moving Forward: A Life of Service with Dr. Gregory Umphrey

Some people dedicate themselves to a life of service. They choose careers and opportunities to provide services that improve and often save the lives of others. Dr. Gregory Umphrey, M.D., is one of those people. Between his medical career and ElevateMeD, a nonprofit organization he and his wife founded to help medical students, he has made life better for many.

Exploring the Ethics of Regenerative Medicine with Dr. Rathna Nuti

Exploring the Ethics of Regenerative Medicine with Dr. Rathna Nuti

There are many ethical considerations surrounding regenerative medicine, but it is a promising solution for conditions once considered untreatable or fatal. Dr. Rathna Nuti is here to let us in on her latest practice on regenerative medicine, with its underlying ethics, procedures and treatments.

Engineering Medicine: Building Solutions with Dr. Derek Sakata, MD

Engineering Medicine: Building Solutions with Dr. Derek Sakata, MD

If you have the rare privilege of mastering two disciplines, you are in a unique position to use one field to benefit the other. With a capable, creative team, Dr. Derek J. Sakata, M.D., made use of his dual knowledge bases to develop medical devices that improve patient care.

Patient News

Eat This To Maximize Your Workouts!

Eat This To Maximize Your Workouts!

An overall healthy lifestyle begins when you put 80% of the effort into diet and 20% into exercise. Many experts (medical and fitness alike) have...

Recent Articles

World Cancer Day: Natural Remedies to Heal Cancer That Work

Suzy Griswold was in her forties when she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.1 Naturally, she wanted to do whatever it took to remove the cancer from her body. Griswold was married with children and wanted to be there for her family. She already had 12 family members...

The Importance of Sleep for Physical and Mental Health

Ah, sleep. Thinking about it now makes me want to curl up in bed. Lie on comfy sheets and become enveloped under a soft, weighted blanket with a fluffy pillow supporting your head. It’s enough to make any of our eyelids heavy…and could show that we’re missing out on...

The Wellness Dictionary

As the New Year comes around and everyone is making resolutions and setting out goals for their year, it’s easy to get lost on where to start. You might start seeing diet trends, new year workout programs, and all sorts of words that may be new to you or may take on a...

TopDoctor Magazine: A Year in Review

TopDoctor Magazine has had the privilege of featuring a multitude of distinguished professionals in the health and wellness space in 2023. The TopDoctor Magazine team wanted to recognize and thank our featured medical experts and guest authors for contributing to a...

Can Walking After a Meal Lower Blood Pressure?

Introduction High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a leading cause of heart disease, stroke, and other health problems. However, many lifestyle changes can help lower blood pressure, including exercise....

A Guide to Healthy Aging for Men: Sustaining Vitality and Well-being

Introduction:  Aging is an inevitable part of life, and men are no exception to this natural process. While we cannot halt the march of time, adopting a proactive approach to healthy aging can significantly enhance men's quality of life and overall well-being. Men can...

Sleep and Aging: Exploring the Impact on Health and Strategies for Quality Sleep

Introduction Sleep is an essential component of overall health and well-being at any age. However, as individuals age, changes in sleep patterns and an increased prevalence of sleep disturbances can significantly impact their quality of life. This article delves into...

A Guide to Healthy Aging for Women: Promoting Vitality and Well-being

Introduction Aging is a natural process that every woman experiences. While we cannot halt the passage of time, adopting a proactive approach to healthy aging can significantly enhance the quality of life and overall well-being. Women can age gracefully by making...

A Lifelong Journey in Cardiology: Dr. Monzur Morshed’s Journey and the Future of Heart Care

The Inspirational Journey and Outstanding Achievements of Dr. Monzur Morshed   Dr. Monzur Morshed, a distinguished cardiologist, commenced his medical career within the challenging realm of a combined emergency and internal medicine residency at Albert Einstein...

Prostate Health: Screening and Prevention for Men

Introduction Maintaining optimal prostate health is crucial for men's overall well-being. The prostate gland plays a vital role in reproductive function but is also susceptible to various conditions, including prostate cancer. Regular screening and adopting preventive...
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The future is now, thanks to science! As our technology advances and our digital world continues to develop, the line between the real world and the digital becomes increasingly blurred. One example of this blurring is augmented reality (AR). Through augmented reality, we can put parts of our digital world on top of our physical one. Typically, we think about augmented reality’s implications for entertainment, shopping experiences and social media. But beyond those industries, AR could completely reimagine how we experience and receive medical care.