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Dr. Adrian Danchenko weighs in on what patients need to know Lehigh Regional Medical Center’s current administration is exceptionally focused on recruiting and retaining a dedicated group of specialists and subspecialists to further develop their hospital’s depth and breadth of services for the local community. Efforts are currently underway to open a diagnostic cardiac catheterization laboratory.  Two months ago, they recruited …

By Dr. Ricardo S. Bocanegra, DDS According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease will claim an estimated 600,000 lives this year, making it America’s number one killer. Did you know that heart disease and oral health are linked? There are two different connections between heart disease and your oral health: Studies have shown that people …

By W.L. “Hunter” Huntley, III, HAS., BC-HIS Healthy brain function is not the initial thought when people think of healthy aging. However, your brain dictates how well (or poorly) you will develop over time. Taking special care of it depends on several factors. Heart disease or circulatory issues are a leading cause of improper brain function due to lack of “proper” …

By T.J. DePaola, PharmD September is National Cholesterol Education Month, marking the perfect time to learn more about minimizing cholesterol-related heart events. According to the National Institute of Health, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women and men in the United States. Each year, more than one million Americans suffer from heart attacks, and about a half million people …

The two sides of the heart work in opposition to each other.  The right side of the heart takes in deoxygenated blood from the body and feeds them to the veins and lungs; the left side carries the oxygen and nutrient rich blood from the lungs and feeds it back to the body.  Four chambers make up the heart.  The top …

The idea of getting a pet often garners feelings of joy and anticipation, but many people neglect the responsibility of keeping their pets healthy.  For you to reasonably offer your animals a chance at a healthy lifestyle, you must be dedicated to taking them to the veterinarian on a regular basis; weighing the responsibility of medical bills and preventative care costs …

By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. When it comes to your Florida estate planning documents, among the easiest areas to overlook is the instructions for the disposition of remains in Florida. This is a huge issue for families because the right instructions can bring closure and foster harmony, and the lack of clear instructions can lead to appalling consequences such as …

Located at the front of the neck, on both sides of the windpipe and just below the Adam’s apple, the thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that affects your body a lot more than most people think. The thyroid produces hormones that regulate the body’s metabolic rate, as well as some heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development …

By Dr. Robert Pollack Data analysis collected by the FDA supports that Ketamine Therapy shows promising results as an effective treatment for severe depression.  During the study over 279,000 patients were closely evaluated for pain therapies and their outcomes.  41,337 patients were given Ketamine for alleviating pain and pain management, but surprisingly, many of these individuals were concurrently reporting fewer episodes …

By Debra K. Brinker, RN The shoulder is a unique joint providing an incredible range of motion for daily living and sports. The downside to all that motion is shoulder instability, if this ball and socket joint becomes injured, it can lead to shoulder instability. As the shoulder becomes unstable, it can start making a clunking or clicking noise. It is …