Collier Edition

By Christina Tremblay Pityriasis Rosea is a benign, temporary skin rash that is also nicknamed the “Christmas Tree Rash”. Typically, the rash starts with one lesion that is usually oval, scaly, and salmon or pink in color. This is called the herald patch and is typically found on the trunk of the body. Over the course of days to weeks, …

By Robert Nardi, Broker/Owner The impact of Hurricane Ian, as witnessed on the last two days of September, is not reflected in the September 2022 Market Report by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island). Given this, September’s data showed a predictable pattern of slow closed and pending …

There are many potential dangers to cats at Christmas time, from food that can harm them to common indoor plants. One potential risk to cats is tinsel used to decorate Christmas trees and mantels. Tinsel comes in types, garland tinsel and long strands of tinsel, known as angel hair or lametta tinsel. Tinsel is dangerous to cats The long strands …

By Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD If you’re like most Americans of a certain age, you regularly visit the doctor to get your cholesterol levels checked. But what about your omega-3 index? Since 2004, the omega-3 index has been proposed as a tool for measuring a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease. Today, some studies indicate the omega-3 index may be a better …

By Dr. Mat Mouritsen Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that can be quite dangerous. Those suffering from this disorder repeatedly stop and start breathing while they sleep. These disruptions diminish the quality of sleep and can lead to other health issues. Many times, sleep apnea goes undiagnosed since most of us are unaware of what is going on while …

By Danielle Pasquale, PT, DPT Women face many issues as they age in the perimenopausal and menopausal stages of life, such as increased risk of osteoporosis, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular issues, and more. These obstacles create a challenge for women trying to develop a healthy lifestyle or maintain it as they age. Aging can create a whole mix of emotions, from …

Physicians Regional Healthcare System is excited to welcome Dr. Brett A. Beecher to the medical staff. He will be joining the Heart Center at Physicians Regional and the team of Drs. Dennis Stapleton and Scot Schultz. Dr. Beecher is board certified in cardiothoracic and general surgery and has special training in robotic-assisted thoracic surgery. A cardiothoracic surgeon performs surgery on …

By Todd A. Pezzi, M.D., M.B.A. Each case of lung cancer is different and often presents in advanced stages. This can make lung cancer challenging to diagnose and treat, which is why it is important to know if you should be screened. Yearly lung cancer screenings are recommended for individuals who meet all three criteria: 1) Between 50 and 80 …

By Colin E. Champ, MD, CSCS – Radiation Oncologist It’s the most wonderful time of the year again! Can you believe we are already nearing the end of 2022? Soon we will enjoy Thanksgiving, then we rush into Christmas, and before we know it, we’re ringing in another year. It is a busy time filled with family get-togethers, office parties, …

Jose M. Baez, M.D., F.A.C.P., Board Certified by American Board of Internal Medicine Formerly known as “adult-onset diabetes mellitus”, Type 2 Diabetes is characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and a lack of insulin. As its former name suggests, Type 2 diabetes was once mostly only found to occur in adults over the age of 45. However, nowadays, with …