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In recent years, the field of hair restoration has witnessed a paradigm shift, moving beyond conventional approaches to embrace cutting-edge technologies. Among these innovations, plant stem cell therapy has emerged as a groundbreaking method, promising not only to counteract hair loss but also to rejuvenate and revitalize the scalp. This transformative procedure is now finding its place in the serene …

By Robert C. Gibson– Managing Director Crossroads Behavioral Health Center and Crossroads Substance Abuse Services Group For decades, the medical community has recognized addiction as a complex, multifaceted disease. In a landmark decision in 1956, the American Medical Association (AMA) officially classified addiction as a disease, aiming to destigmatize the struggles of those grappling with substance abuse. Despite this crucial …

By Dr. Melissa (Mel) Irvine, DNP – Clinical Sexologist – Specializes in Sexual Medicine and Beauty Your hormones play an essential role in regulating many bodily functions, such as development, metabolism, and reproduction, but their influence can also extend to your mood. However, since hormones help to keep your mood regulated, an imbalance in hormones can negatively impact your mood, …

By F. Scott Pauzar, III, Naples Personal Injury Attorney A car wreck can be a very traumatic experience. The main thing to remember right after an automobile crash is to remain calm and ensure all parties around you are safe by dialing 911 if there is an emergency medical situation. Do not leave the scene at all. Next, exchange basic …

A New Frontier for Brain and Spine Metastases from Lung Cancer By Gregory Cannarsa, MD, Fellowship-Trained Neurosurgeon November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and while a lung cancer diagnosis is distressing enough, discovering subsequent metastases to the brain or spine adds another layer of complexity and stress. However, medical and surgical science has made remarkable strides, particularly in minimally invasive …

Beverly needed help when her 90-year-old husband Arthur began experiencing increasing feelings of anxiety and depression while being treated for a chronic heart condition. A licensed clinical social worker, she turned to Avow’s Palliative Care Program for guidance and support. “The nurse practioner learned more about Arthur in one session than other physicians had in seeing him over many visits,” …

By Andrea Hayes, MD, F.A.C.E. In 2023, we commemorate the 100 year anniversary of one of the most remarkable discoveries in medical history – the isolation and purification of insulin, a hormone that revolutionized the management of diabetes. Since its discovery, insulin therapy has witnessed remarkable advancements which have dramatically changed the lives of people with diabetes. The Discovery of …

Michael J. Petrocelli, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S., C.W.S.P. Board Certified Ankle and Foot Surgeon and Board Certified Wound Care Specialist Podiatrists focus on the feet and everything associated with the foot and ankle, such as the tendons, muscles, ligaments, and bones. Podiatric specialists regularly treat anything that makes up the structure, function, and health of the entire foot. In the state of …

By Cynthia Perthuis, CDP, CADDCT, CSA November marks National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about a disease that affects millions of people worldwide. By 2050 it is estimated that 153 million people will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. It is important for everyone to understand what Alzheimer’s is and is not and the risk factors associated …

Kathleen M. Marc, MD, Medical Director Board Certified by the American Board of OB/GYN Did you know that skin is the body’s largest organ? As such, it is also one of the hardest working. The skin protects the internal organs against germs, regulates body temperature, and enables us to feel various sensations, to name only of few of its jobs. It …