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Cataracts remain one of the most common sight-threatening conditions affecting patients both in the US and worldwide. The American Academy of Ophthalmology estimates that more than half of those aged 75 and older will have an advanced cataract at the time of diagnosis that if left untreated can result in …

In the United States, the CDC reports that more than 276,400 women are diagnosed with invasive breast cancer annually, along with 48,530 new non-invasive breast cancer cases. Breast cancer also affects approximately 2,600 men each year. The statistics of survival are increasing, which is mostly due to patient education and …

The first iteration of physical therapist Jason Waz’s Tampa-based clinic was built, like most healthcare facilities, on the traditional foundation of hands-on, manual physical therapy programs. And from the start, Jason knew it was missing something. Fueled by the goal to put the “care” back in healthcare and not be …

By DR. ROBERT LUPO, D.C. Prostate cancer is the third leading cancer among males. It is often a silent killer, as it rarely shows signs or symptoms until it has developed maturely and even metastasized into other areas of the body. This year alone, it will take over 33,330 men’s …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. Unfortunately, most of us find it easy to put things off and procrastinate. Studies and research show that during the pandemic and even after the initial shutdowns when patients were encouraged to make appointments to visit their physicians and not to put off screenings any longer, …

Ulcers can occur in multiple areas of the body but are commonly diagnosed in the stomach. Do you ever have a burning sensation in your stomach or ongoing pain? Are these symptoms worsened when you’re hungry, and does it subside when you eat something? If you have pain, nausea, unexplained …

One of the most promising and successful new treatments for cancer is immunotherapy, which uses the body’s own immune system to find, target and fight many forms of the disease, even at advanced stages. The immune system is a complex collection of organs, including the spleen, thymus and bone marrow, …

Most people aren’t even aware Long COVID exists, or that it could be the reason their mind isn’t thinking clearly, their body isn’t functioning correctly or their chronic pain won’t subside. As we study the after-effects of COVID-19, it has presented a nightmare for people who are reeling from extended …

When you see your physician regularly, your overall health is maximized because you and your healthcare provider have a better understanding of your health history. In addition, they communicate with the specialists that you see, they take notice of changes in your health more readily, and they keep track of …

TouchStone Home Care specializes in working with seniors and their family who may need help to continue living at home and requires assistance with their activities of daily living. Our home care specialist can assist seniors and our broad range of services can be individually tailored to meet your family’s …