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Elderly patients who complain of joint pain and stiffness usually have osteoarthritis (OA), but other forms of arthritis should also be considered. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), for example, is an autoimmune disorder rather than a degenerative disorder that affects patients at all ages. Early diagnosis and treatment of RA can prevent or …

American House There are a number of different types of skin cancer, however, melanoma is the most harmful of them all.  Every hour a person dies of melanoma; this year alone, over 130, 000 new cases will be diagnosed. Preventative measures and early detection are key. On average, skin cancer screenings …

Written by Patricia Spitzer, PA-C – In collaboration with Dr. Thi Tran According to the American Academy of Dermatology 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.  Roughly 3 million Americans are affected each year and that number has consistently been on the rise. In fact, skin …

People depend on their eyes to last a lifetime, and the Board-certified ophthalmologists of Lake Eye Associates are ready to assist with answers about a few disorders that become more common as everyone gets older. What Care is Needed for Aging Eyes? Once you reach age 60, it is highly …

Every woman desires tight, tone, wrinkle-free skin and wants to know how to get it. In Europe and other countries, more and more women have discovered a natural solution to reverse the signs of aging skin – live cells from from placenta membrane, and there are plenty of benefits that …

By Robert C. Goethe, MD Medical marijuana (cannabis) is a relatively new phenomenon in the United States, being first legalized in California in 1996 and now available in 29 states. It’s becoming ever clearer to many physicians that it is a very effective medicine that can be used for chronic pain, …

May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and InterCommunity Cancer Center in Lady Lake, Fla., wants to remind everyone about the importance of protecting their skin from the harsh rays of the sun. Cumulative exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) from the sun or other sources is the number one …

More than 22 million Americans have cataracts, and they’re the most common cause of vision loss in people ages 40 and older. A cataract can form in the back, center or peripheral area of the eye’s lens, which lies just behind the iris and the pupil. The lens gives clarity …

When you visit your healthcare provider, you are probably asked, “What medications are you taking?” This is because some drugs shouldn’t be taken with others. The danger is from an effect called a drug-drug interaction. Some drug-drug interactions make the combined drugs have stronger effects than either one alone. Healthcare providers …

T.E. Vallabhan, MD, FACC Did you know that after the age of twenty our vascular systems begin to accumulate plaque?  Tiny plaque deposits can embed themselves into our delicate vascular structure throughout our entire bodies.  Over time the sticky plaque can mount up and cause hardening of the arteries, block …