By DR. DANIEL WASSERMAN October is when American cities will begin adorning public landmarks with the signature pink color for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While October and May are breast cancer and melanoma awareness months, respectively, few people are aware of the relationship between breast cancer and this form of skin cancer. It is well known to the public and …
Read More »For many seniors, the abundant choices available for senior housing can be overwhelming. Making an informed and confident decision can take some time and quite a bit of research, so we’ve broken down the most common options and the features and benefits that differentiate them. Senior Living Communities Independent senior living communities are often the first to be considered for those …
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By Tracy Ng, D.O. He’s in his 60s and has always been athletic, enjoying golf or tennis nearly every day. Lately, though, pain in his knee is so intense and constant that he needs a long-term, surgical solution to regain an active lifestyle. For many people, such a diagnosis means undergoing partial or total knee replacement. Fortunately, robotic-assisted surgery performed …
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Among older adults, the prevalence of malnutrition ranges from 17% to 65% – depending on the group and setting.1 Patients from rehab facilities, long-term care residents, and elderly patients requiring a higher level of care make up the upper end of that range. The prevalence of malnutrition among older adults presents a particular concern for doctors, families and care planners, …
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By Russell Becker, DO, Vascular Surgeon An aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge and is caused by a weakening of an arterial wall due to a localized area of enlargement, which can cause a bleeding issue or a rupture to occur. Regarding the abdominal artery, aneurysms can occur because of the pressure and blood flow needed for the legs and body, which …
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By Carmella Fernandez MD, MBA Fractures of the wrist are one of the most common injuries treated in the emergency department and by orthopedic surgeons. We typically see wrist fractures in one of two settings and in a bimodal age distribution. Younger patients with normal bone density, typically sustain high energy injuries such as a fall off of a ladder, where …
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Telehealth, virtual office visits have become the new normal in patient care. Popular for years in urgent care due to the convenience convenience for patients, it’s now a great way to receive virtual physical therapy treatment. With Virtual Physical Therapy Services in Lee County, you can trust that your physical therapy needs will not only be compliant, but beneficial with …
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Evidently, the last few years within the Florida cannabis industry have progressed rapidly with proposed changes such as the Smoking amendment that currently allows patients to purchase cannabis for smoking use. Other small victories such as defeating a proposal for recreational cannabis that would have further exacerbated the issue of vertical integration have created quite the storm of optimism among …
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By Christina M. Freise Pollitt, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS, CDP – Speech-Language Pathologist Do you know a picky eater? ‘Picky’ eating is when a child (or adult) refuses foods often, or exhibits a restricted food repertoire, eating the same foods over and over. Picky eating usually peaks in the toddler and preschool years. Very temporary picky eating habits can be normal …
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By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. Successful marriages are often described as partnerships. Ideally, there’s a mutual respect and appreciation for one another’s contributions. And, although marriage usually involves a bigger emotional commitment than a business partnership, in either relationship you’re likely to find jointly owned property. However, when it comes to joint ownership, a spouse gets the edge over a …
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