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The development of improved screening tests for various types of cancer means that physicians can now identify and diagnose cancer at an earlier stage, often before any symptoms are present. With all types of cancer, early detection and diagnosis can make a big difference in outcomes. Recommended Cancer Screening Tests Skin Cancer: Screening for skin cancer involves checking your skin …

By Michael Poka, Owner At SWAN Age Reversal Centers™, we offer affordable high quality Surgical and Non-Surgical Aesthetic Procedures designed for Men & Women that helps with Anti-Aging and Age Reversal. Our Non-Surgical treatments help with Skin Tightening, Wrinkle Reduction, Targeted Fat Reduction, Stretch Marks, Scar Reduction, Cellulite Smoothing, Vaginal Rejuvenation, Male Enhancement and Hair Restoration. All of these cutting-edge …

Have you thought about aquatic therapy for strengthening weak joints and muscles? If not, it is time to consider getting in the water. The list of aquatic therapy benefits is impressive and patients consistently achieve their functional goals after completing a series of sessions. Aquatic therapy is gaining popularity as folks are realizing what an amazing tool water can be …

Bayfront Health Medical Group is affiliated with a regional healthcare network composed of seven hospitals with more than 1,900 medical professionals on staff. Spanning 180 miles along Florida’s Gulf Coast and the I-75 corridor, patients can receive a broader range of services and experience than any one hospital could provide. Locally, Bayfront Health Medical Group continues to expand and recruit …

Until recently, there have been few options for men with Peyronie’s disease. You may be wondering what exactly Peyronie’s disease is; it is defined as relating to symptoms of plaque build up in the penis, which causes a significant curvature of the penis. The plaque accumulation in Peyronie’s can cause a build-up of scar tissue in the penis that creates a …

By Dr. Noël Crosby, Au.D. We get many questions about how long hearing aid batteries should last. There is not one answer that works for every patient. This is because every person is unique when it comes to their degree of hearing loss, their personal listening environments, and how they use the device. All of these factors combine to make a …

Over 47 million people worldwide have Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. Many people just lump all dementias together under the Alzheimer’s umbrella, but there are significant differences and treatment options for each individual diagnosis. However, Individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s all have many common symptoms and risk factors. Once of those risks is falling due to …

By James W. Mallonee Many of my clients often ask why is it necessary to send out a Notice of Administration to everyone who may have an interest in an estate. The reason deals with something called due process. In two recent cases the lack of notice gave a person not named in a Will the right to file a counter …

By Efrem Castillo, M.D., chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement Today’s seniors are more active than ever before. Popular pastimes such as golf, bike riding and gardening provide daily opportunities to exercise and socialize, and there’s no better time to enjoy these outdoor pursuits than the summer months. However, as temperatures rise, so do the risks of heat stress. …

Among the Mural Wall, and the nineteen stainless steel statues, and the United Nations Wall of the Korean War Memorial in Washington D.C. is the Pool of Remembrance. This shallow Pool (thirty feet deep) is lined with black granite and is surrounded lushly by a grove of linden trees. The wall includes inscriptions of the number of men and women killed, …