Sarasota Edition

Know the ABCs of Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer in the United States, and while some types of skin cancer can be easily treated, other types can be more dangerous. There are three main types of skin cancer — basal cell, squamous cell and melanoma. The type of skin cancer one has affects treatment options and prognosis (outlook). …

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Weighing the Options on Breast Reconstruction Surgery

As if a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment weren’t traumatic enough, many women who undergo breast removal surgery (mastectomy) also experience a sense of disfigurement – that a part of them is gone. “For many women, their femininity is part of their personal identity, and losing a breast can affect them emotionally. By restoring that aspect of their body and …

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HarborChase Supports the Alzheimer’s Association

HarborChase of Sarasota will be transformed into Wonderland on Thursday, June 22nd for a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party from 2:30 to 4 pm to benefit our local Alzheimer’s Association. Your ten-dollar donation at the door will allow you to fall down the rabbit to an extraordinary High Tea.  A concert violinist will weave their magical spell while HarborChase tantalizes your …

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Rejuvenate Your Sexual Function

By Sunita Sharan, MD Sexual dysfunction can take many forms — it’s not limited to erectile dysfunction or lack of interest in sex, often referred to as a low libido. Sexual dysfunction can involve pain during intercourse, an inability to maintain an erection, or difficulty experiencing an orgasm. Though there are many causes of diminished libido and sexual dysfunction in …

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SALUTING DADS – A Special Day and More

By Virginia ‘Ginya’ Carnahan, APR, CPRC – Dattoli Cancer Center & Brachytherapy Research Institute I had an interesting conversation back in May, on Mothers’ Day.  My friend, who is a bit of a protagonist, was going on about gender equality and such, and suggested that in order not to offend anyone, we should eliminate Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day in …

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Clear Facts About Cataracts

By Dr. Shaminder Bhullar A cataract is the most common cause of vision loss in people over age 40 and is the principal cause of blindness in the world. In fact, there are more cases of cataracts worldwide than there are of glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy combined. Today, cataracts affect more than 22 million Americans age 40 and older. …

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Is Your Vision Blurry?

Over 20 million Americans have cloudy optical lenses, and most of the aging population over the age of 45 may start to notice small changes in their vision, leading up to the primary cause, known as cataracts. The usual symptoms of cataracts are blurry vision, seeing double, sensitivity to light (both natural and synthetic), trouble with night vision and irritated eyes.  …

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

By Dr. Steven Reichbach Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, known as PTSD, is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following the experience, or witnessing, of a life-threatening or traumatic event such as military combat, natural disasters, terrorist attacks, serious accidents, physical or sexual assaults in childhood or adulthood. The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that 31% of Vietnam veterans, 10% of Gulf War …

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Cutting Edge Technology and Science Meet to Make You Look Years Younger!

Swan Centers is comprised of two distinct and different companies; The first is Swan Age Reversal Centers, which offers Non-Surgical Treatments and the second is Swan Plastic Surgery Centers, which offers Cosmetic Surgery Procedures.  With these two options, it allows you the opportunity to have a wide array of choices for all of your Aesthetic and Cosmetic needs, all under one …

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5 Tips for Getting Relief from Dry Eyes with an Omega-3 Supplement

By Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD Increasing our intake of omega-3 from fish and cod liver oil can be an effective and relatively inexpensive way to help manage dry eye symptoms. Most articles addressing dry eyes mention omega-3 supplements for their anti-inflammatory benefits. And many ophthalmologists and optometrists recommend taking them. There’s good reason for all the omega-3 excitement. Most dry eye issues …

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