Sarasota Edition

Roughly 10% of the population lives with diabetes, generating a societal cost of $327 billion per year.1 The prevalence of diabetes is expected to increase 55% over the next 15 years, creating an even larger strain on healthcare systems.2 Improving self-management of diabetes could go a long way toward ameliorating the growing burden of this deadly disease. This will be …

As we age, the sagging skin and fine lines are effects of collagen loss. Without collagen, the signs of aging continue to progress, and topical creams or serums are not able to penetrate the deep layers of the dermis on their own to produce significant results. The treatment that so many individuals are wanting is microneedling with PRP. Microneedling Microneedling, …

By James W. Mallonee I often hear clients come into my office worried that if they don’t have a Will their assets will go to the State of Florida and not to their beneficiaries or heirs.  They are often surprised to learn the likelihood of that happening is very remote.  However, it is possible within the State of Florida that …

By Federico M. Richter, MD Keeping our veins and body healthy is critical when trying to achieve longevity that’s not wreaked by illness and disorders. Even though most initial vein issues are superficial and if treated by experienced physicians, like those at the Vein Center at Erasers, most issues can be thwarted before posing significant problems. Various forms of venous issues …

Dawn, 58, enjoys walking on the beach and looking for seashells in her oceanfront community. It’s a relaxing way to spend her precious free time between working two jobs — as a nurse at a skilled care nursing home and as a home health care provider. One day recently, the physical demands of Dawn’s work caught up with her. “I …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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, …