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With the effects of COVID-19 still pressing on our lifestyle choices and demands, many potential home buyers are no longer waiting for things to return to “normal” but rather have accepted that the new way we live is why they are looking to purchase homes now. The interest rate has been extremely low, and although researchers predict an increase, that …

By Dr. Kevin Kozak Every September, National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month presents an opportunity to increase awareness and discussion on prostate cancer, the second most common type of cancer among men in the U.S. Nearly one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetimes. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be 248,530 new cases diagnosed …

Blood cancers are the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Approximately every three minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with a type of blood cancer (leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma). What Are Blood Cancers and What Causes Them? According to the American Society of Hematology (ASH) there are three main types of blood cancers: leukemia, lymphoma …

Shoe gear plays a big part of our everyday lives. Shoes provide protection, cushioning and support to our foot and ankle. You have been wearing shoes since before you could walk. You must be wearing the right size, right? Unfortunately, many people develop foot and ankle issues due to improper shoe fit. Here are some tips to make sure your …

If you wake up and your eyes are barely lubricated, find it hard to blink enough tears, have a gritty sensation in your eyes throughout the day, or are feeling that your eyes are simply irritated, you might be suffering from “dry eye”. It occurs when the quantity or quality of tears diminishes and can no longer lubricate the eye …

COVID has caused us all to focus on health issues. It is flaring up again as you read this. We tend to avoid focusing on a major future health issue which is the possible need for Long Term Care or assisted living situations down the road. There are two main reasons for this. One, people think “I’m healthy. It won’t …

APSA (prostate-specific antigen) count, which tests the blood for specific protein-synthesized prostate cells can help diagnose prostate cancer. The higher the number of PSA, the more likelihood of impending cancer. There is also a more advanced test of free-range prostate PSA cells; this test typically reads higher in men that have undiagnosed prostate cancer. The earlier your PSA levels are …

Merging advances in applied neuroscience with evidenced based models of psychotherapy to Optimize Success! Pinpoint the Issue: We provide comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological testing  for children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our methodology combines proven testing and assessment methods with qEEG Brain Map analysis to accurately identify underlying issues and correctly identify appropriate therapies. There are Solutions: At The Brain Wave …

By Ian M. Kahane, MD Nine out of ten adults in the U.S. suffer from severe headaches, and women are three times more likely than men to develop migraines. These painful headaches can affect individuals occasionally, frequently, or daily. Some migraines may be sharp and piercing, others may be dull and throbbing, but most migraines cause debilitating pain and nausea. …

Bayfront Health Punta Gorda is offering monoclonal antibody therapies for the treatment of some cases of COVID-19 “For certain individuals recently diagnosed with COVID-19, monoclonal antibody therapy may help prevent hospitalization or worsening symptoms,” said Simon Grinshteyn, M.D., FAPWHc, BC-ADM, family medicine provider with Bayfront Health Medical Group. “The infusion consists of man-made antibodies that mirror the antibodies of patients …