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The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recently published Clinical Cancer Advances 2019: ASCO’s Annual Report on Progress Against Cancer. The report highlights the most important clinical research advances over the past year and makes recommendations for areas of focused research in the future. Advances Continue in Immunotherapy Research As …

RAO has long been a pioneer of state-of-the-art diagnostic technologies, leading Central Florida with the most advanced equipment and procedures for greater accuracy, speed and peace of mind. We extend our commitment to women’s imaging by being the region’s one and only comprehensive services provider. Our mission to deliver unsurpassed …

Selecting an assisted living community can be a daunting task. Much like finding the perfect house, choosing the right assisted living residence requires a thorough inventory of your loved one’s wants and needs, doing research, taking tours, and asking for guidance along the way. Today’s assisted living communities often offer residents …

As we age, many people find it more difficult to get around and maneuver their way throughout their daily activities. Perhaps you’re worried about tripping over uneven pavement or flooring. Maybe you are already using a cane or walker, but still feel apprehensive about your stability, or maybe you have …

With August here, school will be starting in just a few short weeks. In fact, football practice has been in full swing since July. Protecting your kid entails many different aspects, but unfortunately, you can’t always control when things go wrong such as injuries, accidents, viruses, or infections. Immunizations & Viral …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County While more than 2 million people die each year in the U.S. from advanced illnesses, not everyone receives the specialized comfort care called palliative care that they could get. Research has shown that not all patients’ pain is adequately assessed and managed, especially in chronic, …

As men age, they often experience issues with their urological health. One such issue is trouble with urination caused by a condition called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). During the life of a male, the prostate goes through two main growth phases. The first is during puberty when the prostate nearly doubles …

When it comes to treating cancer, the earlier the cancer can be found, the better. The development of improved screening tests for various types of cancer means that physicians can now identify and diagnose cancer at an earlier stage, many times before any symptoms are present. With all types of …

By Teresa K. Bowman, Of Counsel There comes a time when it becomes a good idea to start thinking about tidying up your life. I’m not taking about “Marie Kondoing” your home. No, I’m talking about putting things in order so that if you need help, people you trust can …

By Gil Cortes, MD, FAAD While the exact cause is unknown, plaque psoriasis is actually an immune disease that is active inside your body yet shows up on the outside, with skin lesions. It can, in some cases, affect the joints and cause severe symptoms. This is called Psoriatic Arthritis. …