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By Robert W. Pollack, M.D. CEO Accurately diagnosing the illness of depression and seeking out the appropriate course of treatment is critical. The journey to care for 6.7% of the population that suffers from depression began many years ago with poltices, chants, and home remedies. It wasn’t until 1958 that science and medicine took a giant step forward. During the …

By Ramon A. Gil, M.D., Medical Director, Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Center of SWFL Welcome to April: “Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month”. It’s hard to believe it, but we made it through the month of March and here we are, trying to get our country and our lives back. The question now is: “Do you remember Parkinson’s Disease?”. I hope so, because …

The Varian® EdgeTM radiosurgery system, the most advanced radiosurgery technology available More Advanced Care Means More Treatment Options | 21st Century Oncology Installs New Edge® Radiosurgery System We’re excited to announce the installation of the Edge – an advanced radiosurgery system that allows us to treat cancer patients with greater accuracy, efficiency and flexibility, while helping to cut down on …

In these uncertain times, our world is in a bit of a “chronic stress-mode.” With borders being shut, supplies dwindling, and the detrimental effects that the coronavirus can have on the elderly, can be a bit alarming an overwhelming. Some individuals have a difficult time finding ways to manage stress. The intriguing anatomy and process of our brains help us …

By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services As we all experience this unprecedented occurrence of the COVID-19 Virus, we are reaching out to offer support to the Hearing Impaired throughout Southwest Florida. If you wish to have service on your hearing aids while maintaining proper “social distancing”, we will be glad to help! We hope you and your loved ones …

The past month has proven to be a bit challenging as we diligently practice social distancing and staying at home to keep ourselves and others safe from the novel coronavirus. PharmacyGO has been a bit ahead of the curve for some time now, as their compounding pharmacy is based on making the delivery of medications convenient for all of their …

From the American College of Radiology What is breast density? Breasts are made up of a mixture of fibrous and glandular tissue and fatty tissue. Your breasts are considered dense if you have a lot of fibrous or glandular tissue but not much fat. Density may decrease with age, but there is little, if any, change in most women. How …

Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States after lung cancer, breast and prostate cancer. The National Cancer Institute estimates that in 2019, 145,600 patients were diagnosed with this disease and 51,060 individuals died of colorectal cancer. With regards to colorectal cancer, it is possible to significantly decrease the incidence, morbidity and mortality and …

Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss for people older than 55, but they don’t have to be. Unlike many eye diseases, vision loss due to cataracts can be restored. Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed procedures in the United States with a 95 percent success rate. If you have just been diagnosed with cataracts, you …

One of the most abused and underappreciated parts of the human body is our feet. We use our feet every day without giving them a second thought. It’s not until we develop some type of pain or injury causing immobility that we begin to realize what an integral role our feet play in our daily lives. In fact, good foot …