Disease states or trauma can damage the joint, bones and soft tissue in our hands, thumb, and fingers; however, the most common hand disorder is caused by inflammation and is widely known as arthritis. Unfortunately, Painful arthritis and ligament discomfort in the thumb is very common. The trapeziometcarpal joint (TPCM) …

Brain health is a reflection of a person’s ability to think, learn, and remember. These factors are collectively referred to as cognition. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) may become evident with advancing age. It can manifest with intermittent forgetfulness and some difficulty performing activities of daily living. In some individuals, MCI …

By Amy Mangan I’m not big on jewelry but there is one accessory on which I insist – my children’s medical alert identification bracelets. I should probably tell you that my children are actually young adults, not exactly at the ages I can convince them to do anything, let alone …

By Dr. Mayrene Hernandez, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare Florida For many Florida residents, a trip to the doctor can mean having to take time off work, trying to squeeze appointments into hectic schedules, or even driving to a different city for care. So it becomes even more important to maximize …

Excessive salt is everywhere! However, the majority of our salt indulgences do not come from the salt shaker, they come from processed, packaged, and restaurant foods that many Americans are addicted to. The average healthy individual is encouraged to eat no more than 2300 mg of salt daily; and if …

Celebrated every August, “Happiness Happens Month” is an entire month dedicated to celebrating ‘happiness’ by encouraging people to reflect on their lives and think about what makes them happy. What makes you happy? If pristine, sugar-white sand beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, art galleries, golf, tennis or breathtaking sunsets …

1. Colorectal Cancer Screening Over the last few years, we have instituted an aggressive course of colorectal cancer screening for anyone over the age of 50 and for African Americans over the age of 45. This entails a full colonoscopy to look for any abnormal colonic lesions or polyps (growths …

By Robert C. Goethe, MD Several months ago, I was scheduled to do anesthesia for a young man having a spinal cord stimulator placed in his spine. He was around 40 years old. What started his problem was back pain. He had been through chiropractic care, epidural steroid injections and …

We now have the first and only FDA approved safe and effective treatment that can help you enjoy life without tissues! By Randall C. Latorre, MD Do you experience these symptoms frequently or on a regular basis? • Runny nose while eating • Watery runny nose all day long • …

By Davis Family Hearing As children, a favorite retro game at birthday parties was Pin the Tail on the Donkey. Blindfolded, kids were spun round and round, and self-induced vertigo was onset quite rapidly, while the children staggered and lost their balance towards the donkey poster. As adults, vertigo is …