By Dr. J. Mand\ume Kerina Hip replacement surgery is one of the most successful surgeries available today, with more than 330,000 procedures performed in the United States every year. Studies have shown that patients get more improvement in their quality of life from hip and knee replacement surgery than any …

By Jason Waz, President of Competitive Edge Physical Therapy Upon return to regular school schedules this fall, student athletes also embarked on their fall sports seasons. As many teams faced modified practices and limited game simulation experiences during the spring and summer due to COVID, athletes have fast-tracked their transition …

BayCare Medical Group Cardiology Dr. Rachit Shah of BayCare Medical Group Cardiology spoke to us about patient care during COVID-19. “Many patients are ignoring symptoms of cardiac problems like heart attack and congestive heart failure due to fear of exposure to the virus. The delay in patient presentation could be …

By Kristi Foret Picking health plan coverage is important, but navigating your options is not easy. Plan choices vary by county; chronicmedical conditions and your financial status affect your options; and spouses can enroll in different health plans. Medicare benefit plans change January 1. Here are some tips to help …

By T. Edmund Spinks, Esq. There are currently over 25 million veterans alive in the United States. There are over 9 million surviving spouses of veterans currently living in the United States. Many of these veterans and surviving spouses are receiving long term care or will need some type of …

Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy can take place in a wide variety of settings, affording the opportunity to work on skill sets where it is most relevant for the learner. From a caregiver’s perspective, the choice to receive therapy in home versus in clinic or in any other environment, can …

Have you ever thought about living in a senior community, one where you can enjoy the golden years in a lovely apartment or villa, experience the tranquil scenery and ample amenities, visit with friendly neighbors and relax in comfortable, safe surroundings? Sometimes the tasks of maintaining a home, or the …

Telehealth is a new health care development. Since a lot of computers and mobile devices now have built-in cameras and microphones, you can meet with us over the internet. Of course, certain hearing health issues require an in-person appointment, but many issues can be successfully handled by meeting with us …

With everyone concerned about the coronavirus, lots of people are postponing or skipping standard preventive healthcare measures, including annual screening mammograms. While we should all take every precaution to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we should not ignore other important health protocols, including early breast cancer detection. One in every …

By Karl F Siebuhr, MD At Reconstructive Orthopaedics, we are concerned with our patient’s whole body of comprehensive care and work directly with the patients’ primary doctors and specialists for optimal healing, bone health, and overall wellness. We work with the most advanced and innovative technology. Is Knee Replacement Surgery …