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The pandemic has heightened attention to the dangers of blood clots including deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and clot-provoked stroke. According to the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA), blood clots kill 274 Americans each day when they restrict blood flow and cause a medical emergency. While different types of blood clotting are being reported among people affected by COVID-19, particularly …

Another crazy year has almost come to a close, thank goodness. Just like last year, 2021 was another stressful one for the record books. Between the Delta variant, inflationary pressures, and global inventory shortages, it seems that normalcy continues to be out of everyone’s reach. Although we can’t control most of what is happening in the world around us, we …

By Dr. Arie Dosoretz A cancer diagnosis is typically a life-changing event for a patient and their family. Naturally, one asks questions around their diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Additionally, the everyday logistics of treatment and financial aspects have to be considered as well. During this challenging time, cancer patients need a care team that is both compassionate and skilled. Every …

During sleep, our body and brain goes through an intense and critical “housecleaning” process. This includes memory restoration, muscle repair, and immune system modulation, to name a few. During the night, we go in and out of sleep stages. Deep sleep, known as REM (rapid eye movement), is the final stage. If we do not get into REM, we are …

Did you know stroke accounts for about 1 out of every 19 deaths, ranking No. 5 among all causes of death in the United States? According to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, on average, someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds; someone dies of a stroke every four minutes; and 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each …

By Krystal Smith, D.O. Our world has changed. We’re all aware of that now, and we feel we’ve somewhat mastered the art of avoidance, but it’s imperative not to put off your health screenings. Medical facilities adhere to rigorous protocols to keep everyone safe (patients and staff) with stringent guidelines. Breast Center of Naples goes above and beyond these guidelines …

If there is one thing, we’ve all learned from the lingering pandemic, it’s that hygiene and viral prevention is critical to avoiding getting ill. With the flu season upon us and our ongoing COVID-19 issues, we are well aware of getting vaccinated, protecting ourselves, protecting others and boosting the immune system as critical components to staying healthy. If you’re sick, …

By Sebastien Saitta “Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be, the last of life, for which the first was made. Our times are in his hand who saith, ‘A whole I planned, youth shows but half;’ Trust God: See all, nor be afraid!” Nineteenth-century English Poet, Robert Browning’s celebratory vision of old age in his poem, …

By Greg Pascucci The 2021 holiday season is upon us! With many families skipping traditional festivities last year, many are looking to reconnect and fully embrace the merriment of the season, including seasonal desserts and treats. But, before you skip the decadent cookies and refreshing eggnog, here are five tips for a healthy, guilt-free holiday season: 1. Plan Ahead Research …

By Tom Everts PA-C, IFMCP Winter is coming, and with it comes the cold and flu season. There’s no better time to step back and assess your immune system and figure out what you could be doing better to stay healthy. We know the immune system for its role in fighting off illness once it takes hold – which it …