More than two decades ago, laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, or LASIK, surgery was approved by the FDA to provide patients with the option of safe surgical treatment of refractive errors, resulting in permanent vision correction. Today, well over 700,000 LASIK surgeries are performed in the US each year. Utilizing a …

Hearing loss isn’t always caused by old age; it can be caused by several factors, including viruses. What viruses cause hearing loss and what are the symptoms? It’s a common misconception that hearing loss can only be caused by exposure to loud noises, old age, or a prenatal damage. However, …

By Meredith Murdock, RA, CH In today’s post pandemic world, many of us experience stress on a daily basis. According to the American Psychological Association, over 76% of adults have reported experiencing stress within the past month. When we experience stress a few things happen to our body. First, our …

BayCare’s orthopedic surgery services includes the unique position of “Nurse Navigator.” Like the flight or sea navigators who safely guided journeys, nurse navigators guide patients completely through orthopedic surgery working with a surgeon. For example, nurse navigators are the “go to” people for those undergoing elective total joint replacements such …

Back in 1984, “Where’s the Beef?” and “I’ll Be Back” were the top catchphrases. Madonna’s lace was the hit of the fashion world. Dynasty and Dallas led the television ratings race. The St. Anthony’s Triathlon got its start in 1984. And this year the Triathlon, which has been named as …

BayCare Medical Group and St. Joseph’s Hospital-North general surgeon Dr. Quan Tran performs an advanced minimally invasive surgical procedure where he uses a single incision to remove gallbladders and appendixes. The acronym for this surgery is “SILS” for single incision laparoscopic surgery. Gallbladders are typically removed because of complications from …

John Satino is passionate about so many new technologies in the cosmetic industry. Healing our bodies comes from within. DNA and Stem Cells are natural ingredients from our bodies that can make us look younger, feel healthier, repair injuries, and potentially solve our own “problems”. Biomedical Engineering is not a …

Kidney cancer is one of the 10 most common cancers. It occurs two times more often in men than in women. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), the lifetime risk for developing kidney cancer is 1 in 46 for men and 1 in 80 for women. It is also …

By Regenexx at New Regeneration Orthopedics Shockwave Therapy Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), has been used more and more for musculoskeletal conditions ranging from tendon tears to fractures, arthritis and swollen bones. The use of ESWT over the past 10 years has skyrocketed in both Europe and North America. As a …

Your skin is your body’s largest organ, comprising hair, nails, glands, and nerves. The skin is a protective barrier between the outside world and your internal organs. Adult skin accounts for 16% of your total body weight and covers a surface area of approximately 22 square feet. Dr. Felicia Hall …