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LAKELAND, Fla.– Watson Clinic is pleased to announce that two of their expert physicians have recently received board-certifications in their specialties. Rheumatologist Leen Al Saleh, MD received a subspecialty board-certification in Rheumatology from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Her areas of expertise include the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, and much
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Lakeland, FL – Watson Clinic is pleased to introduce the following new additions to their team of expert physicians and medical providers. Leen Al Saleh, MD has joined the Rheumatology department at Watson Clinic Main at 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland. Her areas of expertise include the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis/osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, systemic
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by Julia King, O.D. Dry eye disease, or dry eye syndrome, is a condition that affects millions of people. Unfortunately, it often goes undiagnosed as many people don’t realize that their symptoms are caused by dry eye. Dry eye syndrome occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears, or the tears that are produced
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by DR. SELINA LIN Did you know that countless medical conditions can be detected during an eye exam? The most common medical diagnoses detectable are diabetes and hypertension. These medical diagnoses can cause hemorrhages and swelling in the retina that may need treatment. Worsening eye findings could indicate deteriorating disease processes in the body and
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Atherosclerosis refers to the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on your artery walls (plaque), which can restrict blood flow. The plaque can burst, triggering a blood clot. Although atherosclerosis is often considered a heart problem, it can affect arteries anywhere in your body. For years, the belief was that plaque builds up, narrowing
We interviewed Dr. Raul B. Tallo, a rheumatologist with Lakeland Regional Health, about the bone disease osteoporosis. Central Florida Health News (CFHN): Who is more prone to osteoporosis? Is it an elderly person’s disease? A women’s disease?
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The last time I was at the Emergency Room was for my four-year-old daughter. Since April of this year, she has been suffering from chronic hives. At first glance, these hives could be mistaken for an allergic reaction— or worse, some kind of viral infection. During the course of her treatment, I’ve had multiple parents
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Find Out if You Make the Grade, and Learn Some Tips along the Way It’s not easy being hurt, sick or suffering from a long-term disease or condition, but achieving optimal health can be even more elusive if you believe in the erroneous Good Patient Syndrome. With this syndrome, you may think it’s bad manners
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An Ailment that’s Not Just for Computer Users Computers are frequently blamed for carpal tunnel syndrome, a painful disorder involving a pinched nerve in the wrist. But assembly workers are three times more likely than data-entry personnel to suffer from it, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). The disorder is
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