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We all enjoy the radiant Florida sunshine, but ultraviolet rays can damage eyes, especially with regular or prolonged exposure. Studies and patient cases demonstrate the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) light and high energy visible light (HEV blue light) can lead to eye damage and increase the development and severity of cataracts, …

T.E. Vallabhan, MD, FACC Many people are avoiding going to the doctor for essential conditions because they are leery of their safety and fear exposing themselves to COVID-19. However, if you have a heart disorder or new cardiac symptoms, it’s imperative to stay connected with your cardiologist, but how do …

Ever heard of these side effects of hearing loss? Read on to discover some of the unknown problems stemming from losing your hearing. It’s Not All About the Ears: Side Effects of Hearing Loss That Might Surprise You For individuals struggling with hearing loss, there’s more to the problem than …

We’ve all been a little more stressed than normal and many of us have fallen off the wagon concerning our healthy diets. Who can blame us, right? Quarantining is tempting. Afterall, we haven’t had much else to do accept bake, cook, find new recipes, and pretty much lounge around a …

Is Coronavirus a hoax? With so much information in the news, it can be hard to know who or what to believe. Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that commonly cause respiratory infections. COVID-19, is a new strain in the coronavirus family, causing illness in many parts of the world. …

By Compton Chiropractic Care Over 80 percent of the population will experience back pain at one time or another in their lives. Unfortunately, as we age, our spinal discomfort tends to become progressively worse and can become chronic if left untreated. Some of the most common reasons for backaches are trauma …

In March, 2020, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) launched telehealth services across all FCS sites statewide, allowing patients continued and convenient access to care, while mitigating the impact and spread of COVID-19. Since the implementation of telehealth, thousands of patients have taken advantage of the service and have …

T.E. Vallabhan, MD, FACC For the past few months, we’ve all been practicing social distancing and rigorous hygiene. On April 3rd, Governor DeSantis issued a “stay at home” order and set standards for essential services, including medical treatment. Dr. Vallabhan is still able to see patients with urgent needs and …

Rivers Family Medicine Do you need to get vaccinated for pneumonia? If so, now is an important time to do so. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that may be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. The infection causes the lungs’ air sacs (alveoli) to become inflamed and fill …

Along with regular in-home visits, Lake Centre Home Care is able to connect with you virtually via a smartphone, tablet or computer. These virtual visits allow you to stay in the comfort of your home and have assessments, examinations, physical or occupational therapy sessions, as well as cardiac monitoring or …