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A new plan for the new you

Local spotlight on healthy weight-loss solutions “People who want to lose weight should consider going to a physician,” says Ralph J. Nobo, Jr., M.D., a gynecologist who has practiced in Bartow for 25 years. “When health issues arise, they’ll be detected more quickly than at a clinic. I’ve developed a weight program for my patients…
Seeing the world through new eyes

Intra-Ocular lens implants Technological advancements in Ophthalmology continue to amaze me even after 25 years of practice. In the past few years there has been an explosion in new intraocular lenses (IOL) available. These allow patients to experience better vision and more eyeglass independence. A cataract is a clouding of the natural occurring focusing lens…
The itching, sneezing, burning questions

Getting answers on allergy season Dr. George Lyle specializes in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery at the Barranco Clinic in Winter Haven. He often sees patients suffering from allergies. Dr. Lyle answers some questions about these sometimes debilitating problems. Central Florida Health News (CFHN): Spring can wreak havoc on people with allergies. What are…

Deep Venous Thrombosis? You’ve Got Treatment Options

For a long time, treatment of deep venous thrombosis centered on anti-coagulation alone. Depending on various factors (provoked or unprovoked, location, and whether new or recurrent episode, chances of causing a fatal pulmonary embolism or previous episodes of pulmonary embolism), the treating physician could decide the duration of the treatment from three months to lifelong.…
See Clearly: Why a Dilated Eye Exam Matters

by RYAN PEARDON, O.D. Ever wondered why your eye doctor uses those special drops that make your vision blurry for a few hours? Those are dilating drops, and they’re a crucial part of a thorough eye exam. Normally, your pupils constrict in bright light, limiting the view of the structures at the back of your…
Understanding the Risks of Deep Venous Thrombosis

Deep venous thrombosis is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people. This is a condition in which a blood clot forms in a deep vein of the body, usually in the thigh, leg, and — rarely — the arm. The blood clot can break off and travel inside the vein to the lung,…