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By Martin Maldonado, MD, FACG The current guidelines for colonoscopy are recommended for anyone over 45 to get screened. Early colonoscopy prevents cases of colon cancer in those over the age of 45 due to education and efforts to remove polyps early on before they can proliferate and turn cancerous. …

By Ingrid Calliste, MD The fourth leading cause of kidney failure is called polycystic kidney disease and 600,000 people in the United State have the disorder. Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) affects the kidneys with cysts that grow and are filled with fluid. These cysts can damage the kidneys, and essentially …

An Innovative Procedure Can Alleviate Your Pain & Get You Off Medications GERD causes delayed emptying of the stomach acids and food, creating numerous symptoms, including esophageal burning, chest pains, and regurgitation. Along with discomfort and systemic health-related factors, acid reflux can adversely affect your lifestyle. There are over-the-counter and …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Ever noticed how people who’ve gone through a breakup often change their hair style? Well, if you’re like a lot of people, you may be more than happy to have “broken up” with 2021. And that makes this the perfect time to change – …

Millions of radiology exams are performed in the US every year, each telling a unique and important story. From simple x-rays to complex nuclear medicine studies, radiology plays a critical role in diagnosing diseases and disorders, planning effective therapy, and even replacing open surgery with safer, less invasive treatment. The …

Surgical robots have come a long way since they were first introduced in the mid-1980s. Fine-tuned through decades of research and development, they now feature high-tech arms with finger-like pincers for holding surgical instruments and cameras for enhanced vision, navigation and control. The surgical suites at Morton Plant North Bay …

Cancer is no stranger to Elaine Healy. “My mother died at 66 from lung cancer,” Healy, a St. Petersburg resident, said. “And I am a cancer survivor.” In 1999 when she was diagnosed with malignant melanoma, Healy was afraid because she didn’t know what the trajectory of the disease would …

While flu numbers have been low in the last few years, health care experts predict a more active flu season. Early signs show an increase in flu cases throughout the country, including the Tampa Bay area. To help you prepare for the flu season ahead, Dr. Nathan Keith Waldrep, assistant …

As a longtime forerunner in radiological technologies, RAO is committed to providing patients and referring clinicians with the fastest, safest and most accurate imaging systems available. For people needing rapid and reliable PET/CT imaging, RAO is proud to include the groundbreaking Biograph mCT. Biograph mCT can serve as a standalone …

…Just What the Doctor Ordered for Optimum Hair & Scalp Health by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Have you ever thought about doing your holiday shopping at a doctor’s office? Probably not, but it might be time to shake up your routine a bit, especially if someone you love is …