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What You Need to Know About Interstitial Cystitis Interstitial Cystitis (IC/BPS) is a bladder condition that often gets misdiagnosed as a urinary tract infection (UTI) in the early stages. Interstitial Cystitis lingers and unlike a UTI, there is no infection present; however, it is a very painful disorder that causes pressure, discomfort, frequency, and an urgency to urinate. IC/BPS inflames …

Manatee Memorial Hospital hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on June 17, 2022, to celebrate the construction of a new freestanding emergency department – the ER at Bayshore Gardens. The new ER will expand access to emergency care 24-hours a day, seven days a week in Manatee County, and will be located at 5506 14th Street West, Bradenton, Florida, 34207. The new …

By Sandra Mannon, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC Your hormones are responsible for so many changes that take place within your body – they help you to grow, to reproduce, they regulate your appetite, and they manage your sleep. It’s hardly surprising then that different hormones can affect your sleep patterns in different ways. Let’s have a look at how they influence …

When most people think about health their thoughts generally focus on physical health, and in recent years, more on mental health. However, according to many experts, wellness is comprised of six to eight mutually co-dependent dimensions: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, occupational, and financial. If any one of these dimensions is neglected over time, it will adversely affect one’s …

Whenever an illness or injury occurs, you need to decide how serious it is and how soon to get medical care. You basically have three options. You can call your health care provider and get an appointment, go to an urgent care center, or head to the emergency room. The answer boils down to one main question: how quickly do …

By Dr. Drew Hall The head neck junction is one of the most complex biomechanical regions of the body. We have all heard the phrase “structure dictates function”. This phrase intimates that structural abnormalities in the spine can have a negative effect on the normal function of the body, especially in the upper cervical spine. In this article we will …

By Dr. Brandon Fuller While commonly connected to those who have served in the military, post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD, can impact anyone who has suffered from violence or emotional trauma. The National Institute of Mental Health defines PTSD this way, “Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after exposure to a potentially traumatic event that is beyond a typical stressor.” …

By James Ferrara – Occupational Therapist and Certified Lymphedema Therapist Lymphedema appears as swelling in the arms or legs and is caused by a blockage in your lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is part of your immune and circulatory systems, and lymphedema usually pops up after damage to this system or if your lymph nodes have been removed. This condition …

By Premier Foot & Ankle Specialists Falls are a significant concern to the elderly and pose a public health burden. Annually, falls affect one-third of people over the age of 65. The average age of Venice, FL is 69 years-old so this is a topic that is important in our area. Approximately, 20 percent of fall result in some type …

By Dr. Aneley Yegezu Hundae, M.D., FACC As an invasive cardiologist, I have seen firsthand the devastating impact that heart disease can have on women. Despite the fact that heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States, many women are still unaware of the risks and symptoms associated with this condition. In this article, …