Time can be our friend, offering experience, wisdom and wonderful memories, but it can also cause more than its share of issues, including eyelid problems. Age, gravity and changes in the skin can make eyelids begin to sag, bag and get puffy. These problems are often more than just cosmetic …
Read More »Cancer Research Continues to Provide Hope Even in the Midst of the COVID-19 Crisis
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recently held its annual scientific meeting in a three-day virtual event. One of the major topics addressed at the meeting was the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on cancer patients. As one might expect, ASCO reported, “In patients with cancer and COVID-19, …
Read More »Summer Safety Tips from Rivers Family Medicine
During the summer months here in Florida, numerous people are looking forward to finally getting together with small groups of friends and family for beach outings, relaxing poolside, and enjoying BBQs, but with all of this activity, it’s important to stay safe during these long, hot, sun-filled days. Heat Precautions …
Read More »OPIOD FREE ANESTHESIA for OUTPATIENT TOTAL HIP AND TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
By Dr. J. Mandume Kerina Dr. Kerina and his colleagues have spent their professional life studying how to combat the effects of arthritis. They have. helped develop advanced surgical techniques to reliably help to revitalize your life. This has culminated in our current opioid free joint replacement program. The overuse …
Read More »Parkinson’s Disease: Long-term Choices
Parkinson’s is a complex condition that progresses over the years, and to date, has no cure. It is a neurodegenerative disease that wreaks havoc on the brain, which in turn interferes with the body’s fine motor skills. The brain’s neurons (nerve cells) are what create dopamine and the deterioration of this …
Read More »Lp(a), the Hidden Heart Attack Risk Factor Finally Comes of Age!
By Dr. Robert Superko The Problem. Heart disease is often an inherited disease. It is also a complex polygenic disease, which means that there are several inherited factors that can contribute to your risk of heart disease. But most often when someone speaks about heart disease, we think about ‘cholesterol’. …
Read More »See Yourself Unframed! Lake Eye Doc Becomes Happy Patient
Most vision problems, like myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism and presbyopia, which is a loss of near vision due to aging, are caused by an irregularly-shaped cornea and/or lens, which affect how the cornea focuses light. When either is asymmetrical, it can warp vision, creating blur, poor depth perception, light …
Read More »Medical Marijuana – Edible Dosing, Certified Physicians and Dispensary Information from Certified Marijuana Doctors
There are various forms of medical marijuana such as smoking, tinctures, vapors and edibles, but many people are still uncertain of which form is best for them personally. And that’s a critical question and more importantly, it’s why a certified medical marijuana doctor with extensive research and experience is your …
Read More »Be Mindful of the Connection Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s
By Denise A. Pancyrz – Diabetes Reversal & Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Speaker, Author Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease have been at the forefront of many health discussions. It is a fear that many of our aging population believe there is no answer. While much research is still needed, there is a …
Read More »COVID-19 Testing: Rising to Meet the Challenge
By Brenda Superko, RN The COVID-19 pandemic, to date, has claimed more than 450,000 lives globally with 118,000 lives lost in the United States. It has triggered a 21st Century quarantine order aka ‘shelter in place’, which was followed by our nation’s highest unemployment since the Great Depression. Early in …
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