Sarasota Edition

By Cameron Kennerly – Staff Writer      At 5:39 a.m. on December 7th, 1972, Apollo 17 took a picture from 28,000 miles up. It revealed nearly the entire coastline of Africa and West Asia. Although this image would be officially titled “AS17-148-22727,” due to its appearance and size, it would be referred to as The Blue Marble, and marked the …

By Eric M. Folkens, M.D., Family Medicine Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota Urgent Care Walk-In Clinics – Where do you go if you get sick at a time when your doctor’s office is closed? What if you need medical assistance but you do not live anywhere near a hospital or your injuries are not life threatening? The answer is to find out where …

One of the most loved comedians, actors and philanthropist, a staple in most people’s living rooms is no longer with us. One who could make even the funniest comedians speechless with his animated comic relief, suffered with a dark demon that impacts nearly 1 in 10 adults in the United States, depression. Robin William’s death has brought some much needed …

Some people are afraid to start strength training because they worry they’ll get big and bulky like a bodybuilder. While an honest concern and fear, it’s almost always not just misguided but the exact opposite of what you should really be concerned about. Most people would be much better off worrying about not having ENOUGH muscle as they get older. …

Cataract surgery can help you stay in the driver’s seat For most people, driving represents independence, freedom, and control over traveling wherever—and whenever. Getting a driver’s license is a crucial rite of passage for sixteen-year-olds, eager to establish independence. On the other end of the scale, keeping a driver’s license is of the utmost importance to senior citizens, as they …

By Virginia ‘Ginya’ Carnahan, APR, CPRC Dattoli Cancer Center & Brachytherapy Research Institute My gosh!  Another year has expired.  I don’t know about you, but in my world they seem to go faster and faster each year.  It really is true – the older you are the quicker things seem to come and go. So what are we going to …

What is the most important thing you can do once you or a loved one finds out they have cancer?  The answer is simple and complex at the same time – prepare for the fight of your life and plan on winning! Finding the best care possible and following the treatment protocols of your oncologist to the tee is a …

By Dr. Alexander Gaukhman With the onset of New Year, everyone makes certain resolutions. While some decide to overcome and control their bad habits, some make plans about achieving something, but have you ever considered making any resolution for the well being of your teeth and gums? Our health and body deserve the most attention and care than anything else …

By James D. Shortt, M.D., Orthopaedic Surgeon What most people call the shoulder is really several joints that combine with tendons and muscles to allow a wide range of motion in the arm — from scratching your back to throwing the perfect pitch. Mobility has its price, however. It may lead to increasing problems with instability or impingement of the …

By David Ebner – Staff Writer The world will never forget the momentous day when four young men from Liverpool, England, walked onto the stage of the Ed Sullivan show in 1964. The Fab Four strolled onstage, squinting in the glare of the lights and smiling at the squealing fans, and that grainy black and white image became the music …