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By Dr. Lori DeBlasi Why does Diabetes effect the feet??? Factors that contribute to foot issues in a patient with Diabetes include: 1. Neuropathy In the US, the most common cause of peripheral neuropathy is Diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, 60 to 70% of patients with diabetes will develop neuropathy within their lifetime. The most common symptoms of …

By Dr. Thomas Hofmann It’s unlikely that many will ever forget September 28, 2022 – the day Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida, bringing historic destruction and damage. Such a natural disaster can bring forth mental and physical health problems. Many faced physical injury or death, plus the damage and/or loss of their homes and possessions. The images we’ve …

By Lenita Hanson MD, F.A.C.E., CDCES, CPI According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 1 in 3 American adults (96 million) have prediabetes. Even more shocking is the fact that 8 in 10 don’t even know they have it. Many, if not most, will develop type 2 diabetes within the next 5 years if no action is taken to …

By Duane Wiggins, M.D. Board Certified Ophthalmologist, Cataract & Refractive Surgeon with Quigley Eye Specialists All of us should be getting our regular eye examinations to make sure our eyes are healthy, but the importance of people with diabetes getting their recommended exams is critical. In both type 1 and type 2 diabetics, the high blood sugar is highly involved …

By Omar Henriquez, M.D. If you’ve had a compression fracture in one of your vertebrae, then you know how painful it can be. It can make moving difficult due to bone fragments rubbing against each other. For fractures like this, kyphoplasty may be a viable solution. What Is Kyphoplasty? Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure designed to stop the pain …

The À La Carte Direct Primary Care (DPC) model is new alternative payment model for improving access to high-functioning healthcare without a monthly membership fee or high annual commitments. No third-party billing. No interference or restrictions from health insurance companies. The defining element of DPC is an enduring and trusting relationship between a patient and his or her primary care …

By Heidi Smith, Contributor Obesity is a preventable medical disease that is becoming more prevalent worldwide. It has the potential to shorten lifespans and is associated with a host of other potentially serious medical conditions like high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea, Type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer. Obese individuals also may suffer from psychosocial effects, including …

By Dr. Isin Mustafa, DPM, MSHS, DABPM, FACPM Bunions or hallux valgus (medical term) is a “bump” on the side of the big toe. Many people have bunions or know someone with a bunion, but did you know that the root cause of a bunion is located in the middle of the foot. The bunion is caused from an unstable …

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Other than skin cancer, it’s the most common cancer in American men. The majority of cases (6 in 10) are diagnosed at age 65 or older, with the average age at diagnosis around age 66. Although rare, it can occur in …

By Dr. Aneley Yegezu Hundae, M.D., FACC While there are several types of heart failure, the primary concern is that the heart cannot pump blood and oxygen efficiently throughout the body. Due to this overcompensation, the heart becomes enlarged. The muscle mass of the heart thickens, and the heart tries to beat as fast as possible to keep up with …