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By Steven A. Meckstroth, MD – Gastroenterology Specialists Many people suffer from heartburn, or acid reflux, but don’t considered their condition dangerous and choose not to seek proper treatment. That is, until they are diagnosed with esophageal cancer. What patients don’t realize is that chronic acid reflux can lead to a condition called Barrett’s esophagus, which puts people at high …

More than 26 million U.S. adults have diabetes. However, as much as 20 percent of these cases go undiagnosed, according to the American Diabetes Association. Allowing the condition to progress untreated may lead to a lower quality of life and other health complications. Oral complications are commonly found in individuals with uncontrolled diabetes, making the dental office an ideal location …

An orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle problems can make a huge difference. I am Dr. Myles Rubin Samotin, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon fully trained in taking care of all extremities from the shoulders to the fingers, from the hips down to the toes. In addition to a very lengthy training and specialization in orthopedics, I am subspecialty and …

You may live with it, and not even know it! Nurse On Call, joins the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s COPD Learn More Breathe Better® campaign in observance of National COPD Awareness Month, this November, by hosting a series of educational workshops and screening. COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a serious lung disease that over time makes it …

with Richard L. Bloy, M.D. You and your sweetie-pie are both looking to shed some pounds and move toward a healthier lifestyle.  Is it better to go it alone or to join forces in the quest for a better life? While there are certainly some challenges in tackling weight loss together, the benefits are far greater. Here are some keys …

By Zorayda “Jiji” Torres, MD Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is the single leading cause of death in the US and in industrialized countries. CAD develops when plaque builds up in the walls of the arteries, reducing blood supply to the muscles of the heart. A heart attack usually occurs when the plaque ruptures, causing sudden complete obstruction of the blood …

– 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 when the diabetes rates were significantly lower. …

Fellowship-Trained Breast Surgeon Comprehensive Breast Center at Physicians Regional Healthcare System By Randall Kenneth Jones Though the celebrated Comprehensive Breast Center at Physicians Regional-Collier Boulevard has been in operation for almost two years, there’s a new face leading the charge on women’s breast health. Virginia-native Dr. Troy Shell has joined Physicians Regional Medical Group—a strategic affiliate of Physicians Regional Healthcare …

You can permanently lose your hearing from prolonged exposure to noise! 12 million Americans have hearing loss as a result of exposure to noise, noise-induced hearing loss. Approximately 12% of all children aged 6-19 have noise-induced hearing loss. This October is National Protect Your Hearing Month. Darlene Ballew, Au.D. and audiologists across the nation are encouraging Americans to protect their …

Despite progress of medical science, breast cancer continues its destructive effects in all social classes without discrimination. Cancer, no matter the type, is the most feared disease in the 21st century. It is estimated that one woman in eight will develop cancer during their lifetime. With around 290,000 new cases each year and an estimated 39,000 women dying from breast …