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Roughly 10% of the population lives with diabetes, generating a societal cost of $327 billion per year.1 The prevalence of diabetes is expected to increase 55% over the next 15 years, creating an even larger strain on healthcare systems.2 Improving self-management of diabetes could go a long way toward ameliorating the growing burden of this deadly disease. This will be …

By Joseph Gauta, MD, FACOG Do you wear urinary pads or diapers? Do you leak when you exercise or sneeze? Aging, childbirth, and menopause can all lead to incontinence. There are many treatments such as surgical procedures, pessary devices, and medications to help cure or reduce incontinence. There is a new device by BTL called Emsella that makes incontinence treatment …

By Dr. Nilo A. Hernandez Jr., DDS., DICOI Fuel in the body is an interesting topic. For one, we enjoy eating. We also assume that we must eat, and we are right for the most part. Food is fuel. What we put into our bodies is very important. Our mouths are full of taste buds (glands), and they detect the tastes …

By Andrea Bickerton, M.D. There are many options available today to help prevent, protect, and correct skin issues – but many times damage that has accumulated over the years requires the use of a laser to bring back the healthy glow and smoothness to our skin. Lasers of today have amazing technology that offer a safe way to correct a …

Diabetes affects over 30 million Americans and it is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States. Diabetes can affect all ages, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising and eating the right foods can significantly reduce or stave off this type of disorder. If your diabetes is advanced, getting the appropriate help is crucial for reaching and sustaining a …

By Caroline Cederquist, M.D. Sales of vitamins, minerals and nutritional supplements were 31 billion dollars in The United States in 2018. According to The Council for Responsible Nutrition which is a trade organization representing supplement manufacturers, 75 percent of U.S. adults take dietary supplements. The highest reason given for taking supplements is “overall health and wellness”. The next most common …

The short answer is an unequivocal YES! By Anna M Avola DMD, MS How Common is Diabetes? According to the CDC, more than 100 million Americans are living with some form of Diabetes. Type 1 and 2 diabetes account for 30.3 million or 9.4 percent of the population. The sad news is that the older you get the chances of …

Diabetes is a very prevalent metabolic disorder effecting over 30 million Americans and over 380 million people world-wide. It is a condition that causes high glucose (sugar) levels in the blood effecting many systems in the body which can lead to multiple health problems. It can occur in any one, at any age. As this condition progresses, physical limitations can …

By Greg Pascucci More than 3 million cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are diagnosed each year. November is COPD Awareness Month, and the internationally recognized observance is designed to rally, inform and enhance exposure around COPD. For those with COPD, airflow is restricted into and out of the lungs and they often experience shortness of breath when performing …

Courtesy of Personalized Retina Care of Naples Dr. Katia Taba with Personalized Retina Care of Naples wants patients to understand the critical importance of seeing a retina specialists if you have any retinal conditions or symptoms. In the case of retinal artery occlusions, she endorses the following publication from the American Academy of Ophthalmology: A retinal artery occlusion (RAO) is a …