Pancreatic cancer is the 10th most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, accounting for about 3% of all cancers and 7% of all cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society. Due to various factors, the disease is difficult to detect at an early stage, when it is more …

By Regenexx at New Regeneration Orthopedics Think that Hip Pain is Bursitis? Think Again. Hip bursitis, which is also referred to as trochanteric bursitis, is a condition presenting as pain on the side of the hip. The pain is usually a painful, deep ache that worsens when lying on the …

Millions of people are suffering from chronic pain. Some resort to surgery and some may take pain medications to mask the symptoms or just suffer silently through it all, day in and day out, they are alternative treatments that are helping alleviate pain for countless individuals. One of those methods …

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the country’s leading cause of cancer death. Though it may not get as much attention as other cancers, lung cancer accounts for a startling 23% of all cancer deaths. The American Cancer Society estimates that at the close of 2022, the US will …

By Hope Allen, PA-C Happy National Healthy Skin Month everyone! What do you think of when you picture “healthy” skin? When I think of healthy skin, I think of the first time I held my niece and nephew. I remember looking down at their little fingers and toes, those big, …

“In the unlikely event of a sudden loss of cabin pressure — please secure your own oxygen mask first before assisting others around you.” We hear these instructions each time we fly. The point is you won’t be able to help others if you are struggling to breathe yourself. But …

By Janice Martin, Senior Advisor / Family Liaison When faced with the prospect of choosing an assisted living community, there are several options of how to begin. As a former Director of Sales in senior living, I met with countless families who had never visited a community before and knew …

According to the CDC, as many as 1 in 3 diabetes patients suffers from chronic kidney disease (CKD). In fact, the most frequent cause of chronic kidney disease is diabetes. This is because people with diabetes have high blood sugar levels which cause damage to the kidneys and leads to …

BayCare has named Sowmya Viswanathan, MD, MBA, MHCM, FACP, as the vice president and chief medical officer for St. Joseph’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Women’s and Children’s Hospitals. She assumed her new role in June 2022. Additionally, Dr. Viswanathan recently assumed oversight as the interim regional chief medical officer for St. …

By Shiva Tadakal, MD Many assume this flu season will be mild because the 2021-2022 season had fewer cases than most recorded years before, but unfortunately, that assumption is wrong. Last year’s influenza cases were significantly less than in other years due to the stringent COVID-19 precautions most individuals took, …