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Submitted By Reconstructive Orthopaedics of Central Florida Rehabilitating from an injury can be a long process, but one of the best tools in our arsenal is YOU. As orthopaedic surgeons, we see all ranges of injury from minor twists to traumatic and life-threatening bone breaks or joint death. As a …

Living longer should not be the end goal — Having a healthy mind and body for as long as possible should be what we all strive for. As we age our bodies are less efficient at delivering and processing oxygen the way it did when we were younger. Insufficient oxygens …

Since 1985, when the breast cancer awareness campaign was first launched, the month of October has seen pink ribbons appearing on everything from yogurt cups to sports jerseys – but to what effect? Believe it or not, awareness is actually making a difference in breast cancer survival rates. Since the …

When it comes to patient care, new drugs, new testing mechanisms, and targeted therapies for cancer patients, Ocala Oncology is leading the way in clinical trials. Clinical research and trials are critical for implementing new oncology therapies, and for those patients that want to participate, Ocala Oncology makes their wish …

Denise A. Pancyrz – Diabetes Reversal & Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Speaker, Author As with most infections and viruses, COVID-19 raises blood sugar levels and increases the inflammatory response within the body. Therefore, those with underlying health conditions like diabetes have a more challenging time fighting the virus and often end …

If your doctor has said you need a neuroimaging exam, you certainly have questions about what it is and what to expect. Herein we will cover the general principles of neuroradiology. Neuroradiology is a subspecialty within the practice of radiology that addresses conditions affecting the brain, skull, spine, spinal cord, …

Blood cancers are the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Approximately every three minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with a type of blood cancer (leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma). What Are Blood Cancers and What Causes Them? According to the American Society of Hematology (ASH) …

Did you know you can have high cholesterol—which can put you at risk for heart attack and stroke—but not know it? Here is some more information about cholesterol and how to manage it. Cholesterol is Important to Your Body. Your body needs cholesterol to build cells and make vitamins and …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County According to the Family Caregiver Alliance and National Center on Caregiving, an estimated 43.5 million Americans have provided unpaid care to an adult or child; about 34.2 million Americans have provided unpaid care to an adult age 50 or older, and about 15.7 million …

When it comes to patient care, new drugs, new testing mechanisms, and targeted therapies for cancer patients, Ocala Oncology is leading the way in clinical trials. Clinical research and trials are critical for implementing new oncology therapies, and for those patients that want to participate, Ocala Oncology makes their wish …