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What is a clinical research study? A clinical research study, or clinical trial, is a form of medical research that tests new developments in preventing, detecting or treating a disease. (1)  It is also a scientific method used to find answers to difficult health questions. (1) Why is clinical research …

By Patricia Spitzer, PA-C in collaboration with Dr. Thi Tran Village Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery, LLC Ever feel like your skin gets dry in the winter? Well, it’s a real thing and we refer to it in Dermatology as Asteatotic eczema or Eczema Craquele. The particular type of eczema typically occurs …

By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church I don’t know if I’ve mentioned this, but my mom is an incredible Monopoly player. I mean she is phenomenal. And one of the things I enjoyed growing up was sitting at the kitchen table. I’m not just talking about Mom’s …

It’s that time of year!  The time of year where we make glorious memories with friends and family, and it’s also the time of year that we inevitably pack on the pounds. Although, that’s not necessarily the way that it has to go for you, because Lifestyle Solutions MedSpa has some …

What is stroke? Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States.  It causes death every four minutes and is responsible for reduced quality of life.  Stroke can either be ischemic or hemorrhagic in nature.  Ischemic strokes result from either a local clot occluding or preventing blood …

The number of Americans who first grew up with rock ‘n’ roll, astronauts and McDonald’s is off the charts. The late 1940s through early 1960s were marked by a boom in the U.S. economy, suburban living and, especially, babies. Lots of babies were born during this time period—some 76.4 million …

By Bryan Carter, MPA-C, Phlebology-Surgery Various forms of venous issues affect 25 million Americans.  Their legs are swollen, achy and they have a heavy sensation.  When our veins are working properly, they pump blood back to the heart.  Valves in the veins are made to open and close in one …

By Carmel Quigley, MD, Medical Director, Center for Comprehensive Palliative Care Carmel Quigley, MD, is a Medical Director with the Center for Comprehensive Palliative Care and Hospice of Marion County. All of us deserve to live as comfortably as possible, right? But when an accident, sudden illness or chronic condition …

Raindrop is an FDA-approved near vision inlay that helps correct age-related near vision loss, a condition called presbyopia. Near vision loss occurs in most people once they hit their 40s or 50s, and happens to everyone eventually as the eyes inevitably lose elasticity. Smaller than an actual drop of water, …

By Amy Freeman, RDN, LDN, CDE, ACE-HC Certified Diabetes Educator | Sodexo at Ocala Health Meet Paul*. Paul woke up three weeks ago, had his eggs and bacon for breakfast, brushed his teeth, took a shower, put on his favorite and most comfortable shirt and shorts and drove to his …