For patients with orthopedic injuries or conditions such as stroke-related hand immobility, there is an advanced technological glove that helps to retrain the hand muscles and brain communication as well as offers immediate extension, flexion, and grip control. If you are suffering from the adverse effect of hand function due …

March is colorectal cancer awareness month, shining a spotlight on an insidious disease that will be diagnosed in an estimated 151,030 adults in the US this year.1 Sharon M, of Citrus County, recently went to the doctor for what she thought were hemorrhoids, only to find out that her discomfort …

Achilles Ruptures are more common in men then women and the typical age group that is affected is between the ages of 30-50. Some other risk factors include race, genetics, medical conditions, musculoskeletal disease, ankle and foot alignment (pronation/hyper-pronation), obesity, sports, exercise, medication and smoking. The Achilles tendon is the …

The St. Anthony’s Triathlon, the premiere swim/bike/run race, is back for its 39th year in downtown St. Petersburg and surrounding neighborhoods after a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Events for the race weekend, April 29-May 1, 2022, will include the Olympic, Sprint and Meek & Mighty triathlons. Athletes …

Dr. Nitesh Paryani helps cancer patients during one of the most difficult times of their lives. As a radiation oncologist at St. Joseph’s Hospital, he provides care that aims to identify and treat cancers as quickly and effectively as possible. Informed by his family’s nearly 60-year history of treating cancer …

Pinellas Oral Surgery is Known for Their Expertise and Comforting Care Choosing an oral surgeon should never be taken lightly or mandated. Patients and their dentists have many specialists to choose from, so making the right decision is in the power of your hands. Dr. José F. Lázaro has been …

By Ginger Lettelleir It’s that time again—spring forward and lose an hour of sleep! Ugh! Yet, it’s also a reminder that spring is in the air. With the new season many of us also take time to do some spring cleaning around our home. What a wonderful idea! An even …

Pediatricians, Dr. Nicole Conde and Dr. Mercedez Cruz Keeping children safe is a task that should never be taken lightly, but with the year-round warm days in Florida, outdoor safety is relevant all year long. No matter the age of your child, taking them outdoors or letting them play sports …

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. …

When it comes to preventing cancer, little things can make a big difference, especially when it comes to making healthy lifestyle choices. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 1.8 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year, and more than 600,000 will die of this disease. Research shows …