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In a groundbreaking approach to combating one of medicine’s most challenging diseases, Renstar Medical Research is spearheading clinical trials that could fundamentally change how we address Alzheimer’s disease. Rather than focusing solely on treating symptoms after they appear, the TRAILRUNNER-ALZ 3 Study takes a revolutionary preventative approach by targeting the …

By Ravi Chandra, MD, FRCS [Edin], FACS For many patients living with knee osteoarthritis, the prospect of knee replacement surgery can feel overwhelming — or simply may not be an option. At Surgical Specialists of Ocala, we are proud to offer these patients a new path forward through a clinical …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County May is Mental Health Awareness Month which is dedicated to destigmatizing mental health issues, promoting understanding and support. It serves as a platform to raise awareness about the importance of mental well-being, encouraging open conversations and advocating for accessible resources and treatment. It’s also …

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Every 3.5 minutes, someone dies from one. Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death in the country and a leading cause of long-term disability — and yet, up to 80 percent of strokes are preventable. More importantly, when a …

Each May, we celebrate Better Hearing Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about hearing loss and encouraging people to take a proactive approach to their hearing health. As an audiologist, I couldn’t be more excited about this annual reminder—because hearing is one of our most powerful connections to the …

By Dr. Cesar Reategui-Sanchez, Colorectal Surgery | UF Health Your digestive system is one of the most complex and communicative systems in your body. From occasional bloating after a big meal to the discomfort of acid reflux, many gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are easy to brush off as minor nuisances. But …

By Brent Compton, MD If you or a loved one lives with diabetes, you may be all too familiar with the relentless burning, tingling, and numbness that can accompany diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). For millions of Americans, this chronic nerve condition is not just uncomfortable — it is life-altering. It …

By Pastor Timothy Neptune In our fast-paced culture, calendars overflow, to-do lists never end, and we race from one commitment to the next. We long for week-ends only to collapse before Monday’s demands return. Many of us live as prisoners of the clock, pushing ourselves to burnout. But what if …

By Gene Turner, MD, FAARFM Every May, National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month shines a spotlight on one of the most common yet underdiagnosed conditions affecting older adults. At Mid-Florida Age Management, we believe that protecting your bones is one of the most important investments you can make in your …

T.E. Vallabhan, MD, FACC When oxygen and blood can’t reach the brain, the brain cells begin to die very rapidly. When you are experiencing symptoms of stroke, minutes matter! There is a medication called tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) that can break through a blood clot, but not everyone with stroke …