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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Dr. Kathleen Boyle BioTE® Hormone Pellet Therapy is plant based and uses no synthetic hormones.Before being optimized, patients complain of:• Lack of Energy and Fatigue• Difficultly Losing Weight – Regardless of Diet/Exercise• Difficultly Sleeping• Moody or Depressed• Increased Fat Around Mid- Section• Hot Flashes• Decreased Sexual Desire or Performance• Decreased Muscle Mass• Joint Pain  Biote Consultation+ Exam – $149 What is …

By Jessica L. Clark, APR, Public Relations and Marketing Associate Studio FSW – Florida SouthWestern State College It is a word that is far too common in our society today.  During the month of October, breast cancer awareness is highlighted to remind everyone about the importance of regular check-ups and to be aware of any changes.  Those with a family …

By Joseph Noah, M.D. Robot-assisted surgery for knee replacement can help restore an active lifestyle. She’s in her 70s, and her arthritic knee hurts constantly. She’s using a cane or walker now, and can’t do daily walks with friends. Her knee is just too painful. Fortunately, technological advances in robotic surgery make partial or total knee replacement viable options for …

By Federico M. Richter, MD Painful, swollen legs, ankles and feet can be cause for alarm. Standing on your feet all day can cause a lot more than aches and pain. If your job or lifestyle requires you to stand for a majority of the day, your circulation will be affected; when this happens, you have a higher risk of …

By Martin Maag, MD Hair thinning and baldness is inevitable for the vast majority of men and a good percentage of women. In recent articles I have mentioned that wigs, hats, combovers and topicals have been used to cover up the loss of a persons hair. As psychologically and emotionally devastating as this can be, science has progressed and we …