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By Amy Hilliard September is Self-Improvement Month, a time designated to set goals that help put us on the path to becoming a better version of ourselves. It’s not about pointing out our flaws, rather an opportunity to look inward and discover how we can improve in all aspects of our lives including physically, mentally and emotionally. Physically Get Moving: …

Joseph O. was given a year to live upon his diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis. After adult stem cell therapy for pulmonary fibrosis from the Lung Institute, Joseph’s outlook changed. TAMPA, FLA. Sept. 1, 2016 – Joseph O. visited the Lung Institute in Tampa, Fla., to receive adult stem cell therapy for pulmonary fibrosis in March of 2015, and his results surprised his pulmonologist. When pulmonary …

By Manuel F. Bustamante, MD Gastroenterology Specialists Irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder characterized most commonly by cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. IBS causes a great deal of discomfort and distress, but it does not permanently harm the intestines and does not lead to a serious disease, such as cancer. Most people can control their symptoms with diet, …

Pop quiz: How much do you really know about the people you hire to work in and around your home? Through casual conversations you may know where they live, their children’s names and ages. You might know someone for whom they’ve done work or have a friend or acquaintance in common (that’s probably how you found out about them in …

By Physicians Rehabilitation FDA Approved Treatment for Knee  Arthritis Offered Locally Currently, an estimated 27 million people suffer from know osteoarthritis making it one of the most common causes of disability in the U.S.  It is estimated by the year 2030, 72 million Americans will be at high risk for osteoarthritis.  Patients with chronic joint pain often think nothing can …

By Rolando Rivera, MD, FACS Do you ever find yourself struggling to hold it in? Or do you plan your social outings based on which local venues have the cleanest restrooms? If you are living with bladder symptoms of urgency, frequency, and leakage, it could be a common condition called overactive bladder (OAB). The incidence of OAB is staggering and …

Naples has an abundance of beautiful golf courses and golfers. Unfortunately, there is also no shortage of golf related injuries. Common injuries include low back pain, shoulder pain, and golfer’s elbow – which is often the most stubborn to treat. Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is similar to its counterpart, tennis elbow. The primary differences between these conditions are the …

It’s that time of year again. Flu season begins in the fall and often ends in the spring. Getting a flu vaccine every year is the single best thing you can do to protect yourself and your family. We make it easy to get your flu vaccine. Who Should Get the Flu Vaccine? Everyone 6 months of age and older …

When children know what to expect, they feel more in control. Some imaging centers now help educate young children about MRIs and CT scans by role-playing the procedures using dolls and small toy scanners. Studies have shown that these, and similar educational techniques designed for children, can reduce anxiety and often eliminate the need for sedation. MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) …

By Shawky Hassan, M.D. Sinus Allergy is commonly referred to as chronic sinusitis. Allergy is a common problem affecting the ears, nose, throat and the sinuses and is the main cause of recurrent sinus infections. Investigating chronic sinusitis and treating the underlying allergy is very important. Surgery of the sinuses is of limited value, if the underlying allergy disease is …