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By Patrick Nero, MD, FACS, RPVI Modern air travel can be challenging for any number of reasons – long lines, cramped seats, and poor customer service to name a few. At Vein Specialists, many of our patients have a hard time with air travel for other reasons. They have a hard time sitting for prolonged periods and develop leg swelling and …

The World Health Organization (WHO) states that 15 million people suffer stroke worldwide each year. Of these, 5 million die and another 5 million are permanently disabled. According to the National Stroke Association, “Foot drop is common after a stroke. It is a weakness or paralysis that limits your ability to raise the front part of your foot. The foot …

Many of us strain our backs by lifting things improperly, having bad posture, sleeping in curled up positions, and wearing uncomfortable shoes. Perhaps you have been lifting heavy objects like furniture, doing rigorous yard work, or maybe you’re one of the many people that don’t hold their stomachs in toward their spine. No matter how you’ve hurt your back, many individuals …

By James W. Mallonee Recently, I’ve been involved in a case that has two major issues pertaining to real property and its distribution to the beneficiaries of a trust. One party says they are in control of a piece of property and that a specifically devised portion of property is also theirs. As you can imagine, the other side is …

By Dr. Christine Laramée, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare North/Central Florida You don’t have to be sick to visit your primary care physician. Being proactive and working with your doctor to create a preventive care plan can help you live a healthier life and maybe even reduce your health care costs. Preventive care plans simply start with routine checkups and screenings. …

By Physicians Rehabilitation – FDA Approved Treatment for Knee Arthritis Offered Locally A person with knee pain knows how often it gets in the way of doing the things they want and need to do in daily life. Because the knee is a weight bearing joint, knee pain affects almost everything we do that requires mobility, including those things most …

By Terry Hoskins – On May 6th, 2010, my first born son was welcomed into this world with amazement and incredible joy. My wife and I just sit for hours watching our little baby eat, sleep, and every now and then we think we see a smile. There is nothing quite like the love and adoration we feel for him …

By Jordan Churchill, Director of Operations No doubt you’ve heard repeatedly about the opioid epidemic sweeping the nation. Just a few short years ago, it would be unthinkable for presidential candidates to be debating the cause and possible policy to combat this kind of rampant abuse. Now the conversation is commonplace. It’s likely that you have been touched by opioid …

Gulf Coast Urology has a better way to detect and treat your cancer Over the last thirty years, the way most medical practitioners check for prostate cancer hasn’t changed very much, and unfortunately, this has led to higher statistics of men being underdiagnosed. There are approximately 2.9 million men in the U.S diagnosed with prostate cancer. Other than skin cancer, …

Why is physical activity important for people with arthritis? If you have arthritis, participating in joint-friendly physical activity can improve your arthritis pain, function, mood, and quality of life. Joint-friendly physical activities are low-impact, which means they put less stress on the body, reducing the risk of injury. Examples of joint-friendly activities include walking, biking and swimming. Being physically active can …