Sarasota Edition

By Dr. Thomas Hofmann It’s unlikely that many will ever forget September 28, 2022 – the day Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida, bringing historic destruction and damage. Such a natural disaster can bring forth mental and physical health problems. Many faced physical injury or death, plus the damage and/or loss of their homes and possessions. The images we’ve …

By Lenita Hanson MD, F.A.C.E., CDCES, CPI According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 1 in 3 American adults (96 million) have prediabetes. Even more shocking is the fact that 8 in 10 don’t even know they have it. Many, if not most, will develop type 2 diabetes within the next 5 years if no action is taken to …

By Jeffrey Edwards, MD, RPVI The holiday season is a time to enjoy the company of family and friends, celebrate the triumphs of a passing year, and to reflect on fond memories. While it is a season filled with delicious food and festive events, the holidays can also present many challenges for those with vascular disease. Here are several tips …

By Duane Wiggins, M.D. Board Certified Ophthalmologist, Cataract & Refractive Surgeon with Quigley Eye Specialists All of us should be getting our regular eye examinations to make sure our eyes are healthy, but the importance of people with diabetes getting their recommended exams is critical. In both type 1 and type 2 diabetics, the high blood sugar is highly involved …

In the U.S. over 100 million people reportedly suffer from some form of chronic pain. Most people can relate to having experienced physical pain in their lifetimes, but to have to live with that pain on a daily basis can become intolerable Neuropathic pain syndromes are the root cause of many individuals chronic discomfort. Neuropathic pain syndromes are related to …

The Hidden Effects on Children and How to Help Them Recover Bullying has become rampant in the school system. Children and teens are often picked on, ostracized, teased, publicly humiliated, or targeted in many ways by their peers at school. Witnessing or being around bullying can also be a traumatic experience for many children. • 49 percent of children in …

By Jeffrey Edwards, MD, RPVI Vascular surgeons are specialists who are highly trained to treat the disorders of the vascular system. Blood vessels and lymphatic vessels are vital for normal function, as arteries carry oxygen rich blood to all of your tissues, veins carry blood back to the heart, and lymphatic vessels provide vital transport to immune cells and other …

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By Premier Foot & Ankle Specialists Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. It is caused by inflammation of the three thick bands of connective tissue that span the bottom surface of the foot. The plantar fascia bands are fibrous tissue that originate from the heel, spanning the arch and insert onto the ball of the foot. …

By Dr. Aneley Yegezu Hundae, M.D., FACC While there are several types of heart failure, the primary concern is that the heart cannot pump blood and oxygen efficiently throughout the body. Due to this overcompensation, the heart becomes enlarged. The muscle mass of the heart thickens, and the heart tries to beat as fast as possible to keep up with …