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With more than a million new cases each year in the United States, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in America. It can affect the skin on any part of the body, but it most frequently occurs in areas where the skin has the greatest exposure to the sun. Once a you have been diagnosed with skin …

The best way to conquer, fight and overcome any disease state is to have early diagnostic testing at the onset of symptoms, or as a preventative measure. Individuals with high-risk factors for coronary artery disease, or certain cancers are highly encouraged to have annual screenings for their specific disease states potentials. RAVE RADIOLOGY At RAVE Radiology, they put your health …

By Dr. Aneley Yegezu Hundae, M.D., FACC Heart disease is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is a leading cause of death among both men and women, and it can be especially dangerous for pregnant women. During pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes significant changes, and these changes can put additional strain on the …

By James W. Mallonee Can a new landlord alter the terms of a rental agreement before the rent period has terminated? The answer is yes and no. It all depends on any pervious actions which may have been waived and the written terms of the agreement. If the previous changes were not placed in writing, the result will likely not …

“Stem cell injections represent the most powerful non-surgical tool we have to heal back pain.” – M. Walter M.D. According to a 2016 review in the Journal of Pain Management 75% of back surgery fails to relieve the pain. This scenario is all too common and it’s called failed back surgery syndrome. If you or someone close to you has …

An important way to manage your health is by understanding your medications and taking them as prescribed by your doctor. Information provided by Freedom Health Inc. Health conditions may get worse when you forget to fill and take your medicine as ordered. Sometimes, it can even lead to more health problems, and nobody wants that! We understand that having multiple …

Being diagnosed with any disease can be scary, even devastating. For those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’ Disease (PD), it can be especially difficult to come to terms with because the diagnosis is usually clinical. Until the last decade, the only diagnosis came from careful observation by a neurologist. In fact, for many that is still the only diagnosis …

By Dr. Noël Crosby, Au.D. It is well known that aging is related to hearing loss. However, Parkinson’s disease also affects the cochlea, which is the sensory organ of hearing. The important neurotransmitter dopamine, the absence of which causes Parkinson’s disease, helps to protect the cochlea from noise exposure. Inadequate dopamine can thus lead to damage to the cochlea and …

An ingrown toenail is defined by a nail growing into the skin. Typically, the sides of the nail begin to curve or grown into the skin at one or both sides of the nail border. Mostly commonly seen in the big toe, but it can occur in other toes as well. Once the nail begins to dig into the skin …

We often hear and use the word “wellness” without necessarily considering its meaning. By Ramon A. Gil, M.D., Medical Director, Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Center of SWFL Simply put: wellness is the opposite of illness. As parents, it is logical to assume that we all want our children to be healthy. We are therefore very involved in caring for their wellness. …