Sarasota Edition

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, …

Carol Clark, CFA Do you take care of yourself? Your mind, your body, your spirit? Self-care might include eating well, exercising, getting enough sleep, or trying to do something you enjoy each day. But what about your money? Financial health is just as critical as your overall physical health. You might be interested in diversifying your portfolio, retirement planning, setting …

By Ramon A. Gil, M.D., Medical Director, Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Center of SWFL Dr. Gil had the opportunity to ask Shebani, Can Yoga Help Patients with Parkinson’s Disease? Shebani: I recently had a wonderful interaction with a chair yoga student who has Parkinson’s disease. She excitedly came to me after class to share that she was overjoyed to experience stillness …

Neurofeedback and TMS After Emotional or Physical Trauma Trauma has a powerful impact on our wellbeing. Events such as unhappy marriages, affairs, divorce, physical violence, sexual trauma, stalking, emotional abuse, bullying, relationship break-ups, adverse childhood experiences, COVID-19 illness, military trauma, and many other challenging life events can leave us feeling depressed, anxious, panicky, fearful and/or socially withdrawn. Physical illness can …

Skin cancer, which is the most common form of cancer in the United States, is the result of the abnormal growth of skin cells. Cancer can affect skin anywhere on the body but most frequently appears on skin that is exposed to the sun. There are more than a million new cases of skin cancer in the United States each …

I am often asked by patients and physicians inquiring about Ketamine therapy, which route of administration is most effective and safe. There are three routes of administration being used to administer Ketamine for patients in search of treatment for major depression, PTSD and an assortment of other mental health conditions. To date, the studies which have been done on Ketamine …

By Premier Foot & Ankle Specialists Peripheral arterial disease, commonly referred to as “PAD,” is a vascular condition caused by a buildup of plaque in the arteries (blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to tissues and organs in the body) that leads to narrowing or blockages of the arteries, which results in restricted blood flow to the …

By Dr. Aneley Yegezu Hundae, M.D., FACC Heart failure is a condition where the heart doesn’t meet the body demand in pumping adequate blood. This leads to several symptoms and signs as well as various laboratory abnormalities. The most common presentation is from fluid build up in the body leading to; shortness of breath, leg swelling, weight gain, inability to …