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LASIK is a quick and painless procedure that can give you long-lasting vision without glasses or contact lenses. That’s why, since its introduction more than 25 years ago, millions of Americans have turned LASIK for correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism and giving them visual freedom. The LASIK team at Quigley Eye Specialists consist of a dedicated LASIK staff as well …

By Dr. Noël Crosby, Au.D. Tinnitus is the perception of a sound that has no external source. Some of the more common sounds reported are: ringing, humming, buzzing, and cricket-like. It can also be a combination of sounds, and for many, the sound of their tinnitus actually changes. It can be constant or intermittent and is heard in one ear, …

By Dr. Susan Anderson, Program Director, Dental Hygiene Program at Hodges University As an adult, we have 32 teeth that together make up our smiles, and help us enjoy life. February is Dental Hygiene Month, and your dental hygienist is a key in helping you keep your smile through your life. The American Dental Association recommends getting your teeth cleaned …

By Brianna Vance Fago, AGNP-BC and Nicole Burns, DO Sexual dysfunction can take many forms — it’s not limited to erectile dysfunction or lack of interest in sex, often referred to as a low libido. It can involve pain during intercourse, an inability to maintain an erection, or difficulty experiencing an orgasm. Though there are many causes of diminished libido …

By Dr. Amy Fox January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month. Cervical cancer is a risk for all women, with about 13,000 new cases reported in the United States each year. While cervical cancer usually occurs in women over 30, prevention can begin as early as age 9 the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Almost all cervical cancers are caused by HPV. …

By Dr. Aneley Yegezu Hundae, M.D., FACC Syncope, also known as fainting or passing out, is a temporary loss of consciousness and muscle strength due to a decrease in blood flow to the brain. It is a common and usually benign condition, but it can also be a symptom of a more serious underlying medical problem. There are several different …

By James Ferrara – Occupational Therapist and Certified Lymphedema Therapist Lymphedema appears as swelling in the arms or legs and is caused by a blockage in your lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is part of your immune and circulatory systems, and lymphedema usually pops up after damage to this system or if your lymph nodes have been removed. This condition …

By Afton Patterson Helping a loved one age in place may mean stopping by a parent’s home to check in every few days or it may mean someone needs to be there daily. When your loved one needs assistance with tasks such as bathing and meal prep, medication management, or driving to appointments, or if you are overwhelmed as the …

By Dr. Noël Crosby, Au.D. In August of last year, the FDA announced guidelines to approve a new class of hearing aid that is available for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. These over-the-counter hearing devices became available in the US in October. OTC hearing aids are now appearing in stores and through on-line retailers without the need for …

By Joyce Vein & Aesthetics Institute Let’s be honest. No one has enjoyed spending the last couple of years in a mask. Aside from being ugly, they were uncomfortable and a nuisance in general. However, there may have been one tiny upside to wearing a mask: it hid some of the fine lines and wrinkles without having to have any …