By Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard about the microbiome — you know, the 1.5 kg community of microbes living in and on you. The microbiome is currently a hot health topic, receiving plenty of attention for its role in regulating disease. Let’s …

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is one of the most common and disabling complications of diabetes mellitus. There are many studies that have utilized PEMF Therapy for Neuropathy that have shown positive effects on neuropathic pain and nerve impulse. This may be due to improved microcirculation, which is the circulation of getting the …

Whether cancer treatment entails surgery, chemotherapy, radiation treatments, reconstructive surgery, or alternative therapies, the bottom line is that these individuals are sick! They are not feeling well, and many times find it entirely overwhelming to function at all. Lymphedema is a build-up of lymphatic fluid throughout the body, and it …

Dr. Dariano, D.O. Established in 2003, National Donate Life Month (NDLM) features an entire month of local, regional and national activities to help encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to celebrate those that have saved lives through the gift of donation. Rivers Family Medicine, in the …

Do you remember when you had your last hearing test? Hearing is vital in keeping your brain and memory sharp. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders, hearing loss is the 3rd most prevalent health condition in older adults. Approximately 48 million Americans have hearing loss. …

What makes cancer care at Leesburg Regional Medical Center and The Villages® Regional Hospital so unique? We caught up with Phyllis Baum, RN, MBA, Vice President and Chief Quality Officer for Central Florida Health—the locally owned and governed, not-for-profit parent company of LRMC and TVRH—to find out what sets these …

Since heart disease is still the leading cause of death in both men and women, it’s important to understand symptoms and implement heart health and risk prevention? Indicators for Women & Men Why is it so important to differentiate between heart and stroke risks for women and men? It’s unfortunate, …

In the past, treatments for female urinary incontinence included medications, embarrassing procedures, even surgery. In May 2018, the FDA cleared the Emsella Chair as the newest, most powerful treatment for this debilitating condition. The Emsella chair is the first device of it’s kind for treating urinary incontinence and vaginal laxity …

Presented by Kevin T. Barlow, Aud.D., Doctor of Audiology Written by: Dana Luzon Coveney, Au.D, FAAA As an audiologist, it is my job not only to diagnose a hearing problem, but to figure out what are the biggest struggles each patient has in their everyday life. Hearing loss is often …

In Part I we discussed the definition and essentials of PMU, its historical development, the advantages and aspects to be considered before planning any PMU procedure. In Part II we continue to answer these important questions to help you to make an informed decision about the procedure that you wish …