Charlotte Edition

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS – Jean, a 45 year old cath lab scrub tech had been suffering with progressive leg swelling for at least 15 years. Although she did have a history of varicose veins in her sister, she initially did not have any signs of varicose veins, and had been told by a number of medical professionals that …

By James W. Mallonee If you have ever experienced the administration of an estate, your attorney has probably advised you on the necessity of serving a Notice of Administration on all interested persons of a decedent’s estate.  The real question is who should be served with such notice and what purpose does it serve. The main purpose of serving a …

As women age and approach the menopause years in their late 40’s and early 50’s, estrogen levels rapidly decline. The result is a long list of changes that may affect women’s overall health and quality of life. These may include painful vulvar and vaginal dryness with intercourse, urinary frequency and incontinence, and relaxation of the vaginal walls. For decades, the …

If your knee has been damaged by injury or one of the three most common causes of chronic knee pain (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis) it may be hard for you to do simple things such as walking, climbing stairs or doing your favorite outdoor activities.  You may even begin to experience pain while you are sitting or lying …

Dr. Alexander Gaukhman Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults with more than 3 million cases per year. Because gum disease is usually painless, you may not know you have it. Also referred to as periodontal disease, gum disease is caused by plaque, …

Bayfront Health uses Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) Big and Loud Therapy to empower those living with Parkinson’s disease to improve functional tasks and speak better. BIG Physical therapists use LSVT Big to address the unique movement impairments of patients that experience tremors, slow movements, impaired balance and stiffness. Developed from 20 years of research, Big therapy has shown documented …

By Dr. Noël Crosby, Au.D. Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions in the United States.  It affects more than nine million Americans over the age of 65 and 10 million Americans age 45 to 64.  It is unfortunate that about three out of five older Americans with hearing loss and six out of seven middle-aged Americans …

By Lisa L. Graham Coonrod AS, AAS, BS, CST A few weeks ago, many celebrated National Surgical Technologist week; me included. This was my thirtieth celebration and a first for the 19 individuals I celebrated with.  I am a Surgical Technology Instructor and those 19 individuals are, of course, my students.  They are students at Manatee Technical College East Campus …

Aquatic therapy is performed in the water, aiming to rehabilitate patients after injury or those with chronic illness. It uses the resistance of water instead of weights, taking excess pressure off joints for better outcomes. Aquatic therapy is the evidence-based and skilled practice of physical therapy in an aquatic environment. Aquatic therapy includes but is not limited to treatment, rehabilitation, …

Bullying directly affects students’ ability to learn. • According to the Center for Disease Control, students who are bullied are more likely to experience low self-esteem and isolation, perform poorly in school, have few friends in school, have a negative view of school, experience physical symptoms (such as headaches, stomachaches, or problems sleeping), and to experience mental health issues (such …