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Non Surgical Options for Facial Rejuvenation By John D. Verghese, M.D. There are a multitude of options for facial rejuvenation now available. Surgery has long been considered the gold standard for reversing the aging process but new technologies have emerged as an alternative to the scalpel. There are three major categories of facial techniques: neurotoxins (freeze), dermal fillers (fill) and …

Whether you’ve suffered one yourself or know someone who has, falls are among one of the most serious health concerns for older patients. It is a scary 4 letter word that we all want to avoid.   Approx. 30-40% of community dwelling adults over the age of 65 fall each year.  Starting out in this New Year we want you to make …

Patients that suffer from depression show different neurological patterns on brain scans and imaging, than those who don’t suffer from depression. Structures in the brain that show serotonin levels, as well as synapses, which help brain neurons communicate, are lacking in patients that suffer from depression and are clearly dissimilar than those with non-depressed brains. People with depression often times cannot …

By Debra K. Brinker, RN Many people know someone who suffers from back pain and has accepted it as a part of life. In fact, almost half of us have some sort of spinal pain coming from our neck, mid-back, or lower back. Did you know that back pain is most often the result of spinal instability caused by injured ligaments? …

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS – If you have been told by your physician that your varicose veins are cosmetic or pose no immediate threat or that your swollen achy legs are just something you are going to have to live with, you might want to reconsider your options.  A number of patients have presented in the past months with …

By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services – Seminars concerning Hearing Health Care have been scheduled throughout Southwest Florida during the month of January. These lectures have been designed to educate people about all of the confusing and misunderstood symptoms of NERVE DEAFNESS, and Tinnitus (“Ringing Ears”) and new research into the treatment of these conditions. John Hoglund BC-HIS, ACA …

The knee is notorious for pain and injury, Knee pain can occur from an injury or a condition like osteoarthritis, and can impact activities of everyday life. There are many remedies for this condition, including rest, anti-inflammatory medications and using knee braces. For individuals whose knee pain progresses or does not respond to other types of treatment, injections may be …

By Alyssa Parker – Many individuals attempt to manage their limb swelling through various treatments such as compression stockings, exercise, diuretics, and elevation with little or no results. Limb swelling, also known as edema, may be a symptom of an underlying medical condition. Some of the most common conditions where limb swelling is the first symptom include venous insufficiency, post …

By Robert W. Pollack, M.D. CEO TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION (TMS) is a procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. This noninvasive therapy helps to alleviate the symptoms of depression. The TMS device, which has magnets embedded inside it, is placed on the scalp and sends magnetic pulses into the brain, where they generate an electric …

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI As each New Year dawns, many of us spend the weeks or months preceding the turning of the calendar contemplating potential New Year resolutions.  Most resolutions can be categorized into discrete compartments.  Spiritual/religious, professional development, strengthening and renewing family and other relationships, and improving our health are the top ones I generally consider.  From …