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Make HIV Testing, Treatment a Healthcare Priority

by MICHELE TRICE Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care World AIDS Awareness Day is December 1, and people around the globe will focus attention on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) testing, treatment, and life with HIV. According to APRN Linda Gellatly, Central Florida Health Care’s infectious disease provider, there are just…
Pop Quiz!

Don’t Fall for the Skinfluencer Hype November is National Healthy Skin Month, and it’s a time when the American Academy of Dermatology wants you to learn about healthy skincare habits and pay attention to your skin. Board-certified dermatologists would also love for people to stop following a lot of the skincare advice and trends they…
Pop Quiz! Save Your Sole

Don’t Let Diabetes Jeopardize Your Foot Health There are many health and wellness concerns for those with diabetes, foot health is one of those that is especially important. That’s because diabetes can cause nerve damage that decreases the chance of feeling pain, heat, and cold. If a person can’t feel their feet, injuries or even…

Gaining a Better Understanding of Pacemakers and Defibrillators

Pacemakers and defibrillators have become so common. Everyone has questions and concerns about these. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers. What are pacemakers and defibrillators used for? Pacemakers are used when the heart rate is too slow or stops and the patient is symptomatic: dizziness or blackouts usually. Conversely, defibrillators are for the…
Use of Opioids as First-Line Treatment a Slippery Slope

What do Michael Jackson, Heath Ledger, and Chris Farley have in common? These are celebrities who developed dependence on prescription drugs that started with legitimate use after injuries or procedures. They subsequently developed an addiction, which culminated in their unfortunate and untimely deaths due to unintentional overdose. Just a few examples of other celebrities who…
Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Age-Related Macular Degeneration, AMD, is a leading cause of vision loss in adults over the age of 50. It destroys the macula, which is the small central area of the retina that provides detailed, central vision. With AMD, you lose the ability to see fine details, both close-up and at a distance. Due to the…