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Comprehensive Vein Center (CVC) is a medical practice dedicated to the treatment of vein disease management only. CVC was established in 2008, by Owners Tom Tran PA-C, MPAs and Michael Richards PA-C, MPAs with supervising physician Anthony Alatriste MD. With over 30 years experience between them the practice has grown …

By Ashraf M. Hassanein, MD, Ph D – Who thinks about sun protection in the cooler winter months? Sunlight, specifically UV radiation, is the Number #1 cause of skin cancer as well as unsightly wrinkles, age spots, thinning, more fragile skin. In short, excessive sun exposure is the main culprit …

By Richard S. Benjamin, DPM – Do you feel like you are walking on raw bones or rocks? Have you tried inserts, padding, and countless new shoes only to continue to walk in pain? Do you want artificial fillers like liquid silicone which have been linked to auto immune diseases, …

By Uzoma Nwaubani, MD, FACOG The problem of female incontinence and female Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is as old as humanity itself. Sadly, however, it remains hugely under reported. Just the fact that one is of the female gender is in itself a risk factor. Therefore, contrary to popular belief, …

By South Lake Gastroenterology – Most people know that heavy alcohol use can cause health problems. But many people may not be aware that alcohol use can increase their risk of cancer. Alcohol is a known cause of cancers of the: Mouth Throat (pharynx) Voice box (larynx) Esophagus Liver Colon …

Recent studies estimate that more than 80 percent of adults 57 and older take at least one prescription drug a day. drug a day. Among those, nearly half mix drugs with over-the-counter medications and supplements. Which leads to an alarming statistic of one in 25 could be setting themselves up …

By Village Dental – More than 26 million U.S. adults have diabetes. However, as much as 20 percent of these cases go undiagnosed, according to the American Diabetes Association. Allowing the condition to progress untreated may lead to a lower quality of life and other health complications. Oral complications are …

By James M. Davenport, Au.D. – Lake County Hearing & Balance Clinic – Certain medical illnesses or conditions can predispose individuals to hearing impairment. The natural aging process being the largest factor however certain illnesses and lifestyle choices can also contribute to the onset of hearing impairment. Among them are …

By Carolyn Fields, CRMP – Convert part of the equity in your home into cash without having to sell the home, give up title or take on new monthly mortgage payments. The Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) loan is the oldest and most common reverse mortgage and is an FHA-insured …

By Thomas L. Johnson II, MD – Not only are temperatures and weather conditions changing, but those annoying allergies you get every year, around this time, are likely to hit again. But don’t worry just yet, there are ways to fight the annoyance so you can be as allergy-free as …