Sarasota Edition

The Ageless Power of Friendship

By Arietta Living Humans were created for relationships. Perhaps it was the neighborhood friends we played with when we were young. Maybe it was the best friend in college, that person who always had our back no matter what. Or maybe it’s that lifelong friend we make time for even during the busyness of our adult years. But one thing …

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Q&A: How common are kidney stones?

A: Ten percent of people will be affected by kidney stones in their lifetime. Q: If I have a kidney stone, will I be able to pass it without surgery? A: Stone passage depends directly on the size of the stone. With the assistance of specific medications, stones that are 4mm or less have a good chance of passing. Stones …

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Can CBD Relieve Anxiety & Depression?

The intriguing anatomy and process of our brains help us to better understand the production of fear, anxiety, worry and the decision to take flight or to fight. Although medical professionals are still discovering new reasons for depression and anxiety to this day, we know that a tiny portion in the brain called the amygdala, stores emotional and threatening thoughts, …

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Can Better Technology Fight Breast Cancer? Experts say 3D mammography can do just that.

By James Dana Kondrup, M.D. When local women gather this month at the Pink Heals Party, the Tenth Annual Women’s Health & Breast Cancer Awareness event hosted by Venice Regional Bayfront Health, many will be breast cancer survivors. Survival rates are increasing as early detection and updated treatment options are on the rise. Today, new 3D mammography, also known as …

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PARKINSON’S DISEASE TREATMENT CENTER OF SWFL & CHARLOTTE COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY Proudly present: 2019 SWFL PARKINSON’S DISEASE FALL SYMPOSIUM “THE OTHER SIDE OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE”

It is hard to believe, but it was eight and a half years ago when for the last time we dedicated the entire content of one of our educational programs to reviewing the “non motor” aspects of Parkinson’s Disease (PD). So much has been learned and so much progress has been made in the treatment of some of these problems, …

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Transforming the Mammography Patient Experience – Introducing the SmartCurve™ Breast Stabilization System

Available only at Radiology Associates of Venice and Englewood With pain being the number one complaint during mammograms, this fear of pain prevents many women from making regular breast imaging appointments a priority. Not only can this have a negative impact on patient volume and satisfaction scores, but it can put women at risk of a cancer being missed,or diagnosed …

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Medical Cannabis & Cancer: How one plant is easing cancer patient’s pain and emotional discomfort

Cannabis has been used for over 2,000 years by many cultures all over the world. This plant has been known to heal, provide pain relief, fight disease as well as quell anxiety and depression. Thankfully, a diagnosis of cancer is one of the conditions that automatically qualifies a patient for a Florida medical cannabis card. Over the course of this …

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More Options for Treating Breast Cancer

Regardless of age, race, or family history, all women – and about 1% of men – have some level of risk for breast cancer. Primary risk factors include age and gender, along with a number of other factors, such as obesity and alcohol use, which can be moderated through healthy lifestyle choices. Today, there are many types of effective treatments …

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Vaginal Rejuvenation for Better Sex

When it comes to sexual issues, many women are private and do not discuss their issues openly with anyone, even their doctors. Unfortunately, by keeping quiet, most women do not realize that they are not alone and there is actually treatments to help relieve the pain that can accompany intercourse. The fact that they are suffering from lifeless, ungratifying and painful …

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New Surgical Procedure Helps Patients with Hyperacusis

Hyperacusis, or noise intolerance, is a condition in which patients have a reduced tolerance and increased sensitivity to everyday sounds in the normal environment. People who suffer from Hyperacusis describe their lives as living in a world where the volume seems to be turned up too high. In 2010, Dr. Herbert Silverstein, of the Silverstein Institute in Sarasota, Florida, encountered …

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