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Prevent Falls with Home Safety Strategies

By Dr. John C. Kagan, M.D. As we age, our risk for falling increases. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one out of three people 65 and older falls each year, and one out of five falls results in a serious injury. A fall can be a life- changing event, however, there are many means by which seniors …

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3T High Resolution Prostate MRI

There’s an exciting new procedure available in Southwest Florida that’s changing the way we detect and localize prostate cancer in men. Historically, prostate cancer has proven to be the most common non-skin cancer, and carries the second highest mortality rate of cancer-related deaths in men within the United States. Approximately 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer …

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My knees and hips hurt… In 3-6 weeks would you like to walk, swim, and play golf …pain-free?

Learn about new advances in knee and hip replacement that will get you back enjoying your life again!  You are cordially invited to attend this informative seminar with Dr. David E. Eichten; Board Certified and Fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon from Joint Implant Surgeons of Florida.  Dr. Eichten is an expert in hip and knee joint replacement.  Dr. Eichten’s unique technique …

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Focus on Men’s Health

Men can be great caretakers. Whether its attention to a classic vehicle or devotion to family, they tend to cover all the bases. There seems to be one exception, though: their health. Men, in general, focus less on preventive care than their female counterparts. Take, for instance, the fact that women are 33 percent more likely to visit a physician …

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Acupuncture Naturally Relieves Headaches

Dr. Brian Healy, AP,DOM,LMT Acupuncture is a well known component of Oriental Medicine that has been practiced around the world for several thousand years. Billions of people have successfully used acupuncture to treat a whole range of maladies from back pain to infertility.  In the US, leading edge medical institutions like the Cleveland Clinic, Johns Hopkins University, the Moffit Cancer …

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THE “LITTLE KNOWN” IMPORTANCE OF MEDICAID WILLS?

By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. Hello Friends & Colleagues! The topic of how “good estate planning” may be “bad Medicaid planning” has merited some serious attention in recent years, and this concern seems to be gaining traction in the estate planning world. Recently, I wrote about the importance of “downsizing your estate” for Medicaid planning purposes and how this applies …

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Home Defense: Some Things to Consider

. . . But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD. From Joshua 24:15 When you think about it, it’s a pretty bold statement. It is one thing for an individual to stand and say “As for me, I will serve the Lord!”    To make that statement alone requires a great deal of faith on my …

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Migraine: not just another headache!

By Joseph Kandel, M.D. What is a Migraine? This is a severe type of headache, often accompanied with warnings such as visual sensations, flashes of lights, numbness or tingling, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to noise and too light. They can often last between four hours and 72 hours, and frequently involves one side of the head or the other. When …

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Don’t Let Incontinence Interfere with Your Sex Life

By Joseph Gauta, MD, FACOG Thanks to modern technology and treatment options, you don’t have to let loss of bladder control interfere with your life any longer. With proper treatment you will no longer spend time planning the fastest route to the nearest restroom in hopes of avoiding an accident. Not only can incontinence sabotage your daily activities, it can …

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Frantz Cosmetic Center Offers New Laser Treatment for Skin Rejuvenation

By William Ehrlich, MD, FAACS Oculofacial & Cosmetic Surgeon The Frantz Cosmetic Center at Frantz EyeCare now offers the MiXto SX Micro-Fractional CO2 Laser, the most advanced laser used for skin rejuvenation. This new laser makes it possible for patients to have healthy, younger looking skin with minimal post-treatment down time. The laser delivers a therapeutic matrix of tiny beams …

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