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You may be able to take part in a clinical research study. What is PSVT? PSVT is a condition where the heart sometimes beats faster than normal (60-100 beats per minute). This happens when the electrical signals controlling the heartbeat are not working properly. During a PSVT episode, patients may feel palpitations (rapid heartbeat) caused by an increased heart rate …

Palm Coast Physical Therapy Balance disorders can be caused by multiple disease states of the inner ear, muscular system, or neurological conditions. Fortunately, these can be treated with physical therapy by repositioning crystals in the inner ear, regaining muscle strength, improving coordination, and balance reactions. Vestibular balance issues should not be ignored. At least 50 percent of the U.S. population …

Courtesy of Personalized Retina Care of Naples Viral forms of conjunctivitis, (pink eye) are the most common forms of the eye infection, and the most contagious. Conjunctivitis causes watery discharge and redness to one eye, which sometimes infects the other eye. It can also cause thick mucus in the eye that crusts over and you might feel swollen lymphnodes and …

Many of us can be hesitant to discuss the details of our bowels, nevertheless entertain the prospect of a colonoscopy. With colorectal cancer being the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, any reluctance needs to be set aside in discussing symptoms and colon screenings with your doctor. The most common and effective screening method for colorectal …

Cataract surgery has made remarkable advancements in the past few decades, helping millions of Americans regain clear vision. Now, Quigley Eye Specialists is taking another step forward with the State-of-the-Art Catalys® Laser System by Johnson & Johnson. “We are proud to be the first private practice in the region to offer patients the benefits of this advanced laser technology,” said …

By Dr. Linell King Here’s a sobering statistic: approximately thirty percent of adults in the U.S. carry a diagnosis of liver disease. That’s NAFL, or “non-alcoholic fatty liver” disease. It is estimated that this disease process will be the number one reason for liver transplant by the year 2030. Often, there are no recognizable symptoms for most of the disease …

Understanding the Disease from a Diabetologist’s Perspective – By Kara Jacobs – Dabetes is a term most Americans are becoming too comfortable with in their daily life.  Recent studies show that more and more of our local population are being diagnosed with diabetes–a disease that is largely preventable. Charles Kilo, M.D., of Millennium Physician Group in Naples, remembers growing up …

By Stephen Duran Persistent Depressive Disorder or PDD is a chronic type of depression that usually last for more than a year and can be difficult to treat successfully. The typical treatment options for PDD are antidepressant medications and counseling therapy. Some of the most common drug classes prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), tricyclic …

The number of deaths from colorectal cancer has been dropping steadily in both men and women for several decades, according to the American Cancer Society. The reasons for this decline include early detection and improvements in screening methods; yet, many choose to either postpone or totally skip these potentially life-saving screening tests, thus keeping colorectal cancer as the third leading …