Dr. Mark L. Rubinstein M.D.

Maintaining oral hygiene is very important for overall health; it does far more just keeping a bright smile. Good oral hygiene can reduce the risk of serious conditions like heart diseases, and may also preserve memory as people age. Dental health may affect overall health in six different ways,...

The medical field has some of the fastest growing careers with room for advancement. With new technology and research for treatments constantly evolving, this area has one of the highest job growth rates. So one has an excellent chance of obtaining gainful employment upon graduating from college or...

Molluscum contagiosum is a contagious skin infection, which is mostly seen in children and the elderly. The infection comes with uneven bumps on the skin, which get bigger in size. The bumps are itchy and develop blisters when scratched. Sexually active adults are usually affected by this skin...

Muscular dystrophy is a collective term used to describe conditions that cause progressive muscle weakness, atrophy, and death. The most common and most severe type, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, is caused by a mutation in the gene that controls the production of dystrophin, a protein necessary to...

Catheter ablations are known to be a safe procedure with very little associated risks. Most cases end successfully, making it a lot safer to undergo the procedure than not undergoing it at all. In 2010, the chances of experiencing any complications during the procedure fell to as low as 2%. The...

There exist many symptoms that make the mononucleosis disease similar to other diseases, which makes it very difficult to distinguish it from other infections. Doctors administer treatment of the patient by giving him or her a physical test. This annual test checks out the patient's medical history....