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When your child, you, or a loved one has a sudden illness or injury, it can be quite worrisome; however, the emergency room is not a place that most of us want to visit. The long wait times and hefty price tag that go with it are easy to avoid because there is another option. Urgent care clinics are an …

Alejandro Miranda-Sousa, M.D. Having an overactive bladder is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, nearly 15 percent of women are dealing with it on a chronic basis. As you may suspect, it is more prominent in women due to pregnancies, menopause, and the unique structure of the female urinary tract. Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) is a specific type of problem …

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI and Carlie Black, PA-C One of the most common medical diagnoses associated with advancing age is osteoarthritis, also known as OA. This disease occurs over time due to years of “wear and tear” on our joints. Although OA can damage any joint in the body, the knee is among the top locations affected in the …

By Ramon A. Gil, M.D. Very few areas in neuroscience have seen the progress that in recent years the field of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) has experienced. Because of this, it is more important than ever to increase our knowledge about (PD) and stay updated in new and improved treatment options. Whether you are the patient, the care partner, a relative …

By Scott Graison Medical marijuana dispensaries are popping up rapidly, and in many locations across the country. Several already exist, and it may seem like a huge relief to those seeking relief from pain, seizures, arthritis, and additional illnesses. However, there are some important aspects of medical marijuana that pale in comparison to the positivity of CBD (cannabidiol) for people that …

Since heart disease is still the leading cause of death in both men and women, it’s important to understand symptoms and implement heart health and risk prevention? Indicators for Women & Men Why is it so important to differentiate between heart and stroke risks for women and men? It’s unfortunate, but women’s heart attack and stroke episodes are on the …

By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. British philosopher John Locke theorized that protection of private property rights is the fundamental purpose of civil government. Like Locke, the American legal system, and the legal system in Florida, give great respect to private property rights and, to that end, allow property owners numerous options for titling assets. The best option for titling assets in …

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women in the United States and the second leading cause in men; however, the number of deaths from colorectal cancer has been dropping steadily in both men and women for several decades. One of the reasons for this decline is early detection …

Are you feeling shortness of breath, heart palpitations, chest pain, or tightness? Do you know the signs of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)? And if you’re experiencing them, are you taking steps to see your cardiologist to find out what the cause is? Many people, who have CAD symptoms, unfortunately, ignore the warning signs. Discounting heart irregularities can be fatal! And if …

The body has amazing abilities to repair. The treatment that harnesses these capabilities to treat joint pain, including osteoarthritis, is known as Prolotherapy. “Prolo” comes from the word proliferate. It is a regenerative injection treatment that stimulates the body to repair painful areas. Under the umbrella of Prolotherapy are treatments you may have heard of, including Platelet Rich Plasma and …