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By Dr. Arie Dosoretz In 2020, an estimated 1.8 million people in the U.S. received a cancer diagnosis. This experience can be difficult and naturally comes along with feelings of shock, sadness and fear for the road ahead. The majority of patients with a cancer diagnosis receive radiation therapy, which uses high-energy beams to target and destroy harmful cancer cells. …

Both Important – Both Somewhat Challenging to Jostle Between Getting regular eye exams is very important to make sure that you do not develop any new chronic conditions. Wearing your glasses is something that we take more advantage of as we age, as the majority of adults require glasses for reading, for driving or for seeing at a distance. In …

The fourth of July brings emotions of joy and reasons to celebrate our freedoms and time with friends and family, which are admirable and well needed in this time of our lives, but it goes without saying that fireworks are dangerous. A critical fact that not many people know is that more bystanders are injured by fireworks than those operating …

By Dr. Arie Dosoretz Technology is in a continuous state of improvement. As soon as a new cell phone hits the market, for example, consumers will line up to get their hands on the industry’s newest, shiniest device. And who can blame them? Consumers want the best. The same principle holds true in cancer care. Manufacturers are continuously researching and …

By Dr. Alejandro Blanco Accidents can happen anytime, but during the summer months, they are even more prevalent. With people hustling and rushin to go on vacation, weddings and birthday parties accidents are inevitable. Time Matters Accident victims have only 14 days from the time of an accident to see a doctor if you want insurance to cover your medical …

Summer is the time of year when days are best spent outside and being active. Regardless of the warmth all year around, Florida summer seems to bring the inner athlete out in all of us. The goal of a perfect beach body drives us to more outdoor physical activities such as jogging, biking, and playing team sports like tennis or …

By Svetlana Kogan, M.D. One of the most valued qualities in a doctor is an ability to listen to a patient’s story. Most of the answers to the riddle of an illness are hidden therein. The art of listening was taught to us, physicians, in medical schools, but real life has turned tables on our expectation of what it would …

By Lorna J. Fedelem, MD By now, most of us have heard the horrifying statistics that nearly 6 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, and that number is expected to triple by 2050. However, many people don’t realize that out of that staggering number, most of the individuals are women. To make it resonate even further, …

By Tom Everts PA-C, IFMCP As the 5th leading cause of death of persons 65 years and older, Alzheimer’s disease must be on the radar for preventative action. Last year, almost 6 million people were diagnosed with this disease, and it is estimated to triple by the year 2060. Despite these numbers, advancement in treatment has been underwhelming, to say …