Parkinson’s is a complex disease that progresses over the years, and to date, has no cure. It is a neurodegenerative disease that wreaks havoc on the brain, which in turn interferes with the body’s fine motor skills. The brain’s neurons (nerve cells) are what create dopamine and the deterioration of …

By Ravi Chandra, MD, FRCS – The Vein Center of North Florida Venous insufficiency is a condition that affects the veins in the legs, causing them to become weak or damaged and unable to properly circulate blood back to the heart. This condition can lead to a range of symptoms …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County Making your healthcare wishes known is a win for everyone involved in your care. That’s why during National Healthcare Decisions Month, healthcare organizations across the country highlight the importance of having advance directives. April 16 is celebrated as National Healthcare Decisions Day. This is …

Many people who experience tinnitus find it annoying, distracting, or even distressing. If there’s a problem, there has to be a cure, and we’re aiming to find it. Like many other conditions that affect the hearing, tinnitus can also affect your quality of life. Many people who have tinnitus claim …

Have you tried treatment for overactive bladder and still suffer from any of the symptoms below? – Urgency to get to the restroom in time – Increased frequency of urination – Getting up at night 2 or more times to urinate – Wearing adult protective undergarments or pads – Inability …

It began four decades ago on a sunny Saturday morning by the Gulf of Mexico, alongside the sprawling shoreline and asphalt of Fort DeSoto Park. Some 30 professional triathletes and 500 age-group competitors were poised to compete in a new event – the Tampa Bay Triathlon, sponsored by the U.S. …

As a busy mom of five, 36-year-old Alyssa Fisher didn’t spend much time thinking about her own health. She felt fine. She led an active life, working as a nurse, homeschooling her children, swing dancing with her husband on an occasional date and spending time with friends at church. While …

The long-awaited opening of BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel (BHWC) came Tuesday, March 7, and the day was filled with excitement, some first-day jitters and an eager staff ready to serve the Pasco County community. The staff assisted 33 patients and had 13 admissions on its first day, including Andrew Palsgraf, …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. Many women have a disorder that they try to keep under wraps. If you are one of them, then you are familiar with crossing your legs and willfully praying you don’t leak. Does laughing, jumping, or sneezing bring on an accidental urine stream? Avoiding surgery is …

Esophageal cancer is rare, but for several reasons, it deserves our attention. Because it is usually diagnosed at later stages when it is more difficult to treat, about 20% of patients diagnosed with the disease will survive five years or more. Treatment and survival rates have improved in recent years. …