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By Dr. Eric Pearson, Chief Medical Officer, Vetirus Pharmaceuticals Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, a chronic disease of aging. Effective and safe long-term treatment for most OA patients is not available, creating a large unmet medical need. It is estimated that more than 150 million people …

By Pastor Roger P. Felipe Weight-watchers. Nutrisystem. Mediterranean diet. Paleo. Living healthy has become a craze, although obesity inour country, rather legitimizes it. For many people it is about looking and feeling better, living longer, stronger and disease-free. These are all important reasons for eating clean, exercising, and learning to …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County The loss of a loved one often brings both grief and depression. What’s the difference or are they one and the same emotion? The Hospice Foundation of America defines grief as a reaction to loss. It is comprised of all the reactions you are …

Varicose veins are a common venous disorder characterized by enlarged, twisted veins that usually occur in the legs. While varicose veins are primarily associated with cosmetic concerns and potential complications such as pain and swelling, their impact on sleep quality is often overlooked. This article aims to explore the relationship …

Innovation and research continuously provide new tools and therapies to address complex medical conditions in modern medicine. Ketamine, once primarily recognized as an anesthetic agent, has recently gained recognition for its versatile applications in treating various psychiatric and chronic pain disorders. Ketamine infusions, administered under medical supervision, have emerged as …

Sage Infusion’s Chief Financial Officer and Co-Founder Matt Clements is passionate about saving money. As the CFO, Matt’s job is to protect the company’s bottom line. But as a Type 1 Diabetic, Matt has a passion for helping others living with chronic conditions use their healthcare dollars wisely. “Having a …

By Janice Martin, Owner of Senior Liaison of Central Florida Despite great communication with a community, conversations with families regarding realistic expectations, notifying other professionals involved with the move, etc., there is always a struggle when a new resident moves to an assisted living community. This is particularly compounded when …

By Dr. Eric Pearson, Chief Medical Officer, Vetirus Pharmaceuticals Your liver health may not be top of mind, but the minute it malfunctioned there wouldn’t be much else on your mind. Cirrhosis, in which liver cells are replaced with scar tissue, can prevent your liver from doing its critical jobs. …

By Bo Martinsen, MD Dry eye complaints are on the rise worldwide – but there’s a poor correlation between dry eye sufferers’ subjective experience and what medical tests detect. What can explain the disconnect? Many factors – including age, gender, air pollution, computer use, and contact lenses – play a …

Every year in the United States nearly 800,000 people will suffer from a stroke. If it’s not caught early enough, it can lead to death, paralysis, cognitive impairment, aphasia and many more complications. There are Several Different Types of Strokes: • Hemorrhagic strokes are when a damaged blood vessel begins to …