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As one of the architects of the ‘Care Focus Team’ approach to senior healthcare, we talk to Carlos Romero MD, CEO of Reliance Medical Centers, to find out how having a Care Focus Team led by a Primary Care Physician benefits patients. Q: “Can you tell me what a Care …

Laser therapy has been shedding light on hair loss and promoting hair regrowth since the 1960’s and has in recent years become a go-to treatment for hair restoration physicians. The newest weapon in the arsenal comes 10 years after the release of the first LaserCap device, a portable hands-free FDA-cleared …

A form of arthritis can cause painful, red, boney, growths; consequently, bunions can also be hereditary and run in families, especially in females, generation after generation. More women than men experience the painful boney growth on their big toe, known as a bunion, or Hallux Valgus. One of the leading …

Our children are OUR CHILDREN! no matter how old they are. We – parents carry this psychological-emotional role and parents-children bond even when our children are grown up, are independent, already left the home nest, and physically, are far away. We are happy with their happiness, achievement and success, and …

In the past, treatments for female urinary incontinence included medications, embarrassing procedures, even surgery. In May 2018, the FDA cleared the Emsella Chair as the newest, most powerful treatment for this debilitating condition. The Emsella chair is the first device of it’s kind for treating urinary incontinence and vaginal laxity …

Presented by Kevin T. Barlow, Aud.D., Doctor of Audiology Written by: Dana Luzon Coveney, Au.D, FAAA As an audiologist, it is my job not only to diagnose a hearing problem, but to figure out what are the biggest struggles each patient has in their everyday life. Hearing loss is often …

In Part I we discussed the definition and essentials of PMU, its historical development, the advantages and aspects to be considered before planning any PMU procedure. In Part II we continue to answer these important questions to help you to make an informed decision about the procedure that you wish …

By Anthony Pribila, PT, DSc, CMPT, CMP, CEAS Having strong and mobile knees are an important part of daily function. Your knees help cushion and take weight off the hips and spine. Your knees make it possible for you to squat to and from a chair, use a toilet, get …

Those suffering from flat feet know how problematic it can be throughout life. The key to mitigating a life of problems is early recognition & treatment. A parent’s suspicion of flat feet often begins when their children begin to walk. However, all children’s feet are pudgy at birth and through …

The intriguing anatomy and process of our brains help us to better understand the production of fear, anxiety, worry and the decision to take flight or to fight. Although medical professionals are still discovering new reasons for depression and anxiety to this day, we know that a tiny portion in …